SanVal closing

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Mike Reilley

Discussion Starter · Jan 5, 2008

It was reported TODAY that SanVal is closing. More at http://120pointme.blogspot.com/

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Steve Stockham

· #2 · Jan 5, 2008

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./DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/satisfied.gif

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Gary Armitstead

· #3 · Jan 5, 2008

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!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/crazy.gif

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GURU388

· #4 · Jan 5, 2008

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

· #5 · Jan 5, 2008

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Hoooooly Cow!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/w00t.gif

Well that blows big time! Does anyone know the last day? /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/crazy.gif

Sheee-ooot! I even had all day off today and if I had known..../DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/cry.gif

Where the **** 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/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/sad.gif

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Dwight Ennis

· #6 · Jan 5, 2008

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.

GURU388

· #7 · Jan 5, 2008

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I just e-mailed Al and the e-mail came back as undeliverable. NUTS!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/shocked.gif

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yutzk

· #8 · Jan 6, 2008

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

· #9 · Jan 6, 2008

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..."

toddalin

· #10 · Jan 6, 2008

Was always my highlight to visit after that miserable drive to the Valley. Does anyone know when the doors will actually close? /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/doze.gif

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Trains

· #11 · Jan 6, 2008

I guess I didn't buy enough from Al!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/angry.gif

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stanman

· #12 · Jan 6, 2008

Posted By Trains on 01/05/2008 8:45 PM

I guess I didn't buy enough from Al!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/angry.gif

Or you bought so much that he could afford to retire...

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vsmith

· #13 · Jan 6, 2008

Thanks Dwight, Great site! Ozark to boot!

G

· #14 · Jan 6, 2008

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OH NO! I'm really sorry to hear this. /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/shocked.gif
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!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/sad.gif

Ed

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pcentral

· #15 · Jan 6, 2008

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.

Steve

Allan W. Miller

· #16 · Jan 6, 2008

Sorry to hear that! They have been around for a long time, and were one of the biggies in the hobby.

Greg Stevens

· #17 · Jan 6, 2008

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.

Chucks_Trains

· #18 · Jan 6, 2008

I heard that St. Aubin's bought him out!

stumpycc

· #19 · Jan 6, 2008

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.
Cliff

John J

· #20 · Jan 6, 2008

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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