01-28-2019, 07:15 PM
Hi again, Kevin. By the sound of the weather reports, it may be a few days before I get out to see my friend's LaBelle, kits, but I did get some info a few minutes ago, via 'phone.
Kit HO-1 is a 1905 coach, partially constructed, but supposedly rather well-done.
Kit HO-2 is a 1905 combine, also partially done, in a similar manner.
Kit HO-5 is a 1900 parlour car, partially finished, as above.
Kit HO-6 is a 1903 observation car, also in the same state as the others
The fifth car is either HO-3, a 1905 baggage car, or HO-14, an 1883 open platform baggage car. Apparently, this kit is unbuilt, but my friend suspects that either the previous owner ran into difficulties or some of the parts may be missing. He'll have a closer look later, but doesn't wish to sell it if it's incomplete or poorly-done.
He hasn't yet indicated a price, but has assured me that it is very unlikely to be a deal breaker. His main desire is that they go to someone who will not only enjoy building them, but also appreciate their vintage nature.
When I do get a chance to visit, I'll take some photos so that you can see the quality of the work which has been done, and also see what yet needs to be done. As with most of these older kits, trucks and couplers are not included.
Here's a link to Labelle's HO scale passenger cars, with line drawings showing the various cars mentioned.
Wayne
Kit HO-1 is a 1905 coach, partially constructed, but supposedly rather well-done.
Kit HO-2 is a 1905 combine, also partially done, in a similar manner.
Kit HO-5 is a 1900 parlour car, partially finished, as above.
Kit HO-6 is a 1903 observation car, also in the same state as the others
The fifth car is either HO-3, a 1905 baggage car, or HO-14, an 1883 open platform baggage car. Apparently, this kit is unbuilt, but my friend suspects that either the previous owner ran into difficulties or some of the parts may be missing. He'll have a closer look later, but doesn't wish to sell it if it's incomplete or poorly-done.
He hasn't yet indicated a price, but has assured me that it is very unlikely to be a deal breaker. His main desire is that they go to someone who will not only enjoy building them, but also appreciate their vintage nature.
When I do get a chance to visit, I'll take some photos so that you can see the quality of the work which has been done, and also see what yet needs to be done. As with most of these older kits, trucks and couplers are not included.
Here's a link to Labelle's HO scale passenger cars, with line drawings showing the various cars mentioned.
Wayne