Just a reminder to anyone thinking of the Aster Bulleid Pacific in BR livery with cutdown tender, that we are now down to the very last examples.
View FullAster Hobby Co Inc together with their North American distributor, Aster Hobby USA LLC are considering the Union Pacific ‘Challenger’ type 4-6-6-4 locomotive as the next US prototype project. They are currently compiling a list of customers seriously interested in the purchase of this exciting live steam locomotive.
View FullA few Hints & Tips based on the experience so far with the new Aster Castle. My kit built example runs as well as the production prototypes. The exhaust beat is particularly noticeable even with light loads. Generally feedback from customers has been favourable. There are a few points worth sharing:
View FullI am pleased to report that the first delivery of factory built-up models arrived on the afternoon prior to the Gauge One Model Railway Association’s AGM on 28th November 1999. So a number of customers had the good fortune to be the first in the World to take delivery of this new Aster model.
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