I heard from Rich Yoder today, of RY Models. He has just received a second batch of the Proto48 PRR 2D-F8 50 ton planked trucks. They are in stock again and available on his website at $48 per pair.
I picked up some of these trucks the first time he imported them. They sold out fast.
I’ve only seen this production in the photos he sent me today. They arrive with treads polished, trucks blackened ready to install.
I look forward to seeing them in person in a couple of weeks in Chicago.
Tamaqua, PA. Looks to date from the early 60’s but still very neat.
Here are some more images from my last trip into the coal regions.
Close up of the car wash sing.
The right end of the of the car wash.
They view of where the Mallet shed was located in Tamaqua. The gas station that was across the street from it is still there. On the left of the image.
Looking right down on what was the engine house in Tamaqua.
Coaldale, PA
Coaldale, PA
Mahanoy City, PA
Concrete curbing in front of the station area at Mahanoy City.
three bridges just past the Station area in Mahanoy City.
The steps that went up to the Station at Mahanoy City. This is behind the station.
Coal Township, PA with remains of the Glen Burn culm pile behind the town. Check out the single light traffic signal.
Coal Township, PA
Holiday Decorations in a Park in Coal Township, PA.
A plastic choir in Coal Township, PA
Looking up South Center Street in Coal Township, PA.