and his son, Christopher. Hit Entertainment, a division of Fisher-
Price, owns the Thomas brand.
USA TODAY’s James R. Healey,
Associated Press writer Mark Pratt, and Richard Bale of MRH
contributed to this article
…
Alpine Division Scale Models for sale
Mike DeGhetto, owner of Alpine Division Scale Models, plans
to retire at the end of the year and is selling all of the tooling,
dies, assembly fixtures, and manufacturing rights. The product
line includes craftsman structure kits of embossed mat board,
wood, metal, and plastic components. Although they have
been upgraded over the years, many of the models were origi-
nally developed by Tru-Scale, Ayres Scale Models, Suydam, and
California Models. Several of the old town buildings are based
on structures from Knott’s Berry Farm that were field-mea-
sured by Tom Ayres, Ed Suydam, and Walter Knott. DeGhetto
will continue to produce and sell trolley supplies including
overhead wire and catenary items, wire hangers, overhead
trolley frogs and span poles. Interested parties should direct
inquires to Mike DeGhetto, P.O. Box 6, Artesia, CA 90702, or
telephone 562-860-6060...
QSI Solutions recovering
Josh Shedaker, the new owner of QSI Solutions, reports that
restructuring the company, developing a new website, and
upgrading some of the products is nearing completion. More
reorganizing was needed than Shedaker had anticipated when
he took the company over last September. He has issued an
apology for any inconvenience imposed on customers and
associates. Shedaker has also expressed his appreciation to
everyone for their patience throughout the restructuring pro-
cess. The new website can now be accessed at the original URL
of
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New owner for Pre-Size
Pre-Size Model Specialties, a manufacturer of urethane cast tun-
nel portals, retaining walls, abutments, culverts, and bridge piers
has been purchased by Steve Wolcott and Linda Lindsey. The line
was formerly owned by Norm Rockwell of Norm’s Train World.
The company’s products can be viewed in the current Walthers
catalog. The new owners are in the process of building a new
website which is expected to be online soon at
.
Meanwhile, inquiries can be sent to Pre-Size Model Specialties,
P.O.Box 147, Paonia, Colorado 81428. The new email address is
CUSTOM CARS
The Penn
Central Railroad
Historical Society
is selling an HO scale 50’
double-door boxcar that represents a Penn Central repaint of
a New York Central car built by Despatch Shops. The model
was produced by Atlas with separate ladders, grab irons, a
detailed underframe, and metal wheelsets. Two road numbers
are available. Visit the above website for pricing and ordering
instructions.
The Amarillo Railroad Museum
is
selling a PS-2CD 4750 cu.ft. covered hopper custom decorated
for Burlington Northern with Ft. Worth & Denver reporting
MRH-Jul 2014
