Glenn, thanks for your update with Bowser. On just one occasion, I was able to communicate via phone call with some one at Bowser about a brass frame I had that the solder joints gave out on. Also, I used to buy a lot of steam locomotive parts from them at one time(in quanity) to justify the exorbitant shipping price. I just had a hard time wrapping my head around purchasing a $3 part and being hit with a $9 flat fee for shipping. So, I would make a list up for the parts I needed for other kits I had and once I got to a certain number I would make the order. But, I haven't purchased anything from them in a long time.
One of my LHS owners used to refer to a woman that worked there as Ma Bowser. I got to speak with her a couple times. She could be a real joy.
Unfortunately, for guys like you and me who still enjoy fussing around with these old Bowser kits, Bowser has all but closed the door on us. Not sure if you ever saw any of Bowser's emails about they're "fire sales", they were having last year, but they were trying to liquidate all the steam locomotive parts. I think the last email was to sell all remaining steam locomotive stock at one bulk price(I'd have to run through my old emails though to make sure I'm remembering that correctly).
Also Glen, I've had good results with TCS decoders with "keep alive" circuitry.
Interested in seeing the next project.
Mark
One of my LHS owners used to refer to a woman that worked there as Ma Bowser. I got to speak with her a couple times. She could be a real joy.
Unfortunately, for guys like you and me who still enjoy fussing around with these old Bowser kits, Bowser has all but closed the door on us. Not sure if you ever saw any of Bowser's emails about they're "fire sales", they were having last year, but they were trying to liquidate all the steam locomotive parts. I think the last email was to sell all remaining steam locomotive stock at one bulk price(I'd have to run through my old emails though to make sure I'm remembering that correctly).
Also Glen, I've had good results with TCS decoders with "keep alive" circuitry.
Interested in seeing the next project.
Mark