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Steve Stockham
Brakeman
Posts:663
| | 05 Jan 2008 06:13 PM |
| Yep, I called San-Val to confirm and it's true. I went ahead and ordered one each of the new Spectrum cars from Bachmann. I figure I might as well get in on the deals while they last! It's a shame but the gentleman at San-Val said the owner was getting old and wanted to retire which I can understand. |
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gary Armitstead
Brakeman
Posts:709
| | 05 Jan 2008 06:15 PM |
| Does this mean this weekend or what? It might behoove us to get out there. The blog says "at or below cost". The Bachmann Spectrum stuff won't last long! |
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Gary Armitstead
Los Angeles Live Steamers
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GURU388
Passenger
Posts:52
| | 05 Jan 2008 06:17 PM |
| I will not say a negative word..... Other than I do feel badly about it. As many of you know I have had an on and off again relationship with Al. At the moment is has been on again so I do feel badly about it. Golly first the Weiner factory gets forced out of business now this! Bummer! |
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vsmith
Foreman
Posts:1555
| | 05 Jan 2008 06:21 PM |
| Hoooooly Cow! Well that blows big time! Does anyone know the last day? Sheee-ooot! I even had all day off today and if I had known.... Where the hell am I gonna get my detail parts from now? I can order Ozark online but Trackside Details use to be a PITA to order online, does anyone have a contact source for them? I have to say, I will really miss that dumpy frump of a building |
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Dwight Ennis
Foreman
Posts:2274
| | 05 Jan 2008 06:32 PM |
| but Trackside Details use to be a PITA to order online, does anyone have a contact source for them?
Warrior Run Locomotive Works. I ordered three Trackside air pumps and some plumbing castings from them on Wednesday and had them by Friday - plus the owner Clem O'Jevich is a great guy! " 
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Dwight Ennis
Milpitas, CA
SA #21
http://www.SantaCruzLumberCo.com
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GURU388
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yutzk
Passenger
Posts:123
| | 05 Jan 2008 07:00 PM |
| Posted By Dwight Ennis on 01/05/2008 6:32 PM but Trackside Details use to be a PITA to order online, does anyone have a contact source for them?
Warrior Run Locomotive Works. I ordered three Trackside air pumps and some plumbing castings from them on Wednesday and had them by Friday - plus the owner Clem O'Jevich is a great guy! "
Tell 'em I sent ya. Seconded what Dwight said above but thats cause I know him personally! He does have one heck of a collection of the detail parts and has sources for pretty much anything else you can think of. |
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Skip
Passenger
Posts:186
| | 05 Jan 2008 07:14 PM |
| Well, that really sucks. I, for one have had no issues with Al, and he's been a good supplier of stuff that's allowed me to play in this hobby. Phooey. Hope its just "gettin' too old to want to play anymore..." |
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Greensville-Crook's Hollow Railway Company
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toddalin
Brakeman
Posts:617
| | 05 Jan 2008 08:39 PM |
| Was always my highlight to visit after that miserable drive to the Valley. Does anyone know when the doors will actually close?  |
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Trains
Brakeman
Posts:388
| | 05 Jan 2008 08:45 PM |
| I guess I didn't buy enough from Al! |
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Oh I rush and rush until life's no fun
All I really gotta do is live and die.
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stanman
Brakeman
Posts:201
| | 05 Jan 2008 08:52 PM |
| Posted By Trains on 01/05/2008 8:45 PM I guess I didn't buy enough from Al!
Or you bought so much that he could afford to retire...
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Stan Silverman
Sammamish, Washington
www.StansTrains.com
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vsmith
Foreman
Posts:1555
| | 05 Jan 2008 09:19 PM |
| Thanks Dwight, Great site! Ozark to boot! |
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Ed Harvey
Brakeman
Posts:230
| | 05 Jan 2008 10:01 PM |
| OH NO! I'm really sorry to hear this. 
I purchased a great deal of my USA Trains stuff from them and from Al on ebay. The Crane River Railroad will miss them greatly! Ed |
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pcentral
Passenger
Posts:78
| | 06 Jan 2008 12:58 AM |
| Wow, that's a shock! I too, liked to go there when we were down south. I must admit though, I never really bought big ticket items there. Usually picked up some details that I didn't want to wait for and maybe some paint supplies. Also liked that they always had a nice supply of HLW items which I did seem to walk out with one or two of most times.
Vic, I have the contact info for David(owner of Trackside) somewhere. I'll find it for you if you want.
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Allan W. Miller
Passenger
Posts:132
| | 06 Jan 2008 04:29 AM |
| Sorry to hear that! They have been around for a long time, and were one of the biggies in the hobby. |
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Greg Stevens
Passenger
Posts:180
| | 06 Jan 2008 08:06 AM |
| This is a total shock. I don't do a lot of business with San Val, but do like to know they are there. Too bad for us. Good luck to the owner in his retirement. |
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Chucks_Trains
Brakeman
Posts:371
| | 06 Jan 2008 08:12 AM |
| I heard that St. Aubin's bought him out! |
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stumpycc
Brakeman
Posts:260
| | 06 Jan 2008 10:48 AM |
| This is a bummer because I was planing on getting some of thier Ball Bearing wheel sets this year when we get our income tax back. Maybe I can get a better deal on them now.
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John J
Foreman
Posts:1219
| | 06 Jan 2008 11:14 AM |
| Did he try to sell it to someone? No buyers? I have never been there. Every time I went to THE BIG TRAIN SHOW I said I would try and make it over there but never did. I did make it to Howards last year. |
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Rastun
Passenger
Posts:32
| | 06 Jan 2008 11:19 AM |
| It's sad to hear. But I can understand wanting to retire and such. Unfortunately for me he was the dealer I bought the most from. Jack |
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Warbonnet
Passenger
Posts:20
| | 06 Jan 2008 11:31 AM |
| San Vals one of the few sellers I trust on Ebay. I was in the store several times over the past few years and I bought a lot from him over the phone. San Val will be missed. Jake |
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MarkLewis
Passenger
Posts:196
| | 06 Jan 2008 03:45 PM |
| Their website is silent about the closing. |
| Mark Lewis
Mustang, OK
email: oktrains@oktrains.com
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Ed Harvey
Brakeman
Posts:230
| | 06 Jan 2008 04:14 PM |
| Al emailed me today and said that they'd be open for a month or so to liquidate their inventory. He also said that the website would announce the closing and pricing some time tomorrow. I wish Al the best in retirement, but he and his store will be missed. Ed |
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toddalin
Brakeman
Posts:617
| | 06 Jan 2008 05:47 PM |
| Looks like one last trip is in order. |
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