What's New April 2008
New or Updated Web Pages
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Just Arrived
The following are new Items that Just Arrived.
- 20 Dec 07 - CS362 Coupler, WAB Type H2A (White Metal) w/Radius Bar @11.95/Pair
Couplers are supplied with radius bars.
- 20 Dec 07 - CS401 Anticlimber, Four Bar Full Wrap-Around @1.20 Each
- 20 Dec 07 - CS273 Sideframe, St. Louis #46 @6.95/2
Frames are white metal.
Trucks built using this frame cost $95.90
- Just click on the photo of the frame to see a larger photo.
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In Stock
The following are new Items that are now IN STOCK
We now have stock on this item.
- 1 June 06 - HCS32 El Structure Corner Brace, Contract II @1.10/Pair
(The original brass pattern is shown, this part is cast in white metal
- 22 June 07 - CS362 Coupler, WAB Type H2 (White Metal) w/Rad Bar (IRT LoV) $11.95/Pair
Couplers are supplied with radius bars.
- 22 June 07 - CS244 Sideframe, 21E Brill, 84" $6.95/Pair White Metal
Frames are white metal.
Trucks built using this frame cost $95.90
Delayed
- CS396 Plush Cross Seat, Indianapolis City Car (Also used in Master Units - Some pattern work completed) The main cause of the delay is the inability of our caster to supply existing orders for seats we normally stock. There is no point in making this seat pattern is there is little hope in getting it cast. As soon as casting delivery improves we'll bring this project to it's conclusion
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General Information
- Pirated Parts - When we encounter a part or assembly that belongs to our company used on a model built by another company that was used without our authorization we refer to that as "Pirating" parts. We ask the builder-importer to pay a license fee for the use of the part. If they refuse, we have no recourse other than to refuse to provide components, or drives for anyone owning that model. Our license fees are reasonable, and are about the same as the profit on one brass model. There is no reason for companies to steal from us and profit from that theft. Should you be told that your model has a pirated part we ask that you ask your builder-importer to pay the license fee - or ask for a refund on that model.
- Due to the unlicensed use of our parts on their models and unpaid license fees we will not longer convert to power, repair, or provide components for ANY model offered for sale by Car Works of Warren, New Jersey, regardless from what source they were purchased.
The same embargo exists for the Western Hobbycraft Johnstown car for the same reason.
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This will stay in effect until Car Works and Western Hobbycraft pay their license fees, and cease the unauthorized use of our parts.
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- Deliveries - White metal casting delivery is improving. Most out of stock items you see in our listings are on order. Your patience here is appreciated. We try to order items in advance of the bin going empty, but re-supply is not always consistent. Parts are not always sent in the order of need.
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- Rumors - Please be wary of rumors. These may be the result of what one well know distributor in Wisconsin tells it's customers when it decides not to carry a product. Instead of saying that a product is no longer stocked, it will tell that person that the product, or in the case of an entire line, has been DISCONTINUED. This then gives the impression that the item or line is no longer available anywhere, or that the company that made it went out of business.
Another problem, is brand confusion. Some people assume they know a company by what it makes. A truck maker is a truck maker, and although the names are different what one does or does not do is often confused with the other.
To make sure what you hear is correct, please contact the company that makes the product you are in need of directly to verify if the item is or is not available. In the case of Q-Car everything that we list here IS available subject to out of stock conditions. If we list it we make it. If your dealer can't get it please let us know.
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Industry News
- 12 July 08 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: You can now pay with your credit cards for Q-Car orders by using PayPal.
- If you would like to use a payment form other than Check or Money Order you can use the "Add to Cart" buttons on our product listing pages. When you are finished selecting what you need you can use the "View Cart" button at the top of the page and proceed to the PayPal site and use your debit or Credit Cards.
- Don't use the "Add to Cart" buttons if you want to pay with check or money order. Paying with check or money order hasn't changed. Send us your list and payment and we will send you your order; if you want to check stock email us the list in advance and we will let you know if we have stock on all your items. If you have any questions please contact us via email.
- For complete information on all our ordering options you can go to our Ordering page.
- 15 Jan 08 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: Due to unprecedented demand for some of our Street Details, we are experiencing some unexpected out of stock conditions for these parts. Our products were mentioned in the February 2008 issue of Classic Toy Trains (pg. 59) that we were not made aware of in advance. Had we known we would have increased stock of these products in anticipation of that increased demand. We apologize for any inconvience this may cause but rest assured stock will be replaced as soon as possible. As is always the case here at Q-Car backorders are shipped at our expense. If you would like to check availability of any item please contact us via email. We will set parts aside for you if we know you will be sending an order for something in short supply.
- 1 Jan 08 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: Prices have increased effective 1 January 08. The prices at this web site reflect that change.
- 9 Jan 07 - From Labelle Woodworking, Cheyenne, Wyoming: Labelle has announced that they are remaking most if not all the O Scale Traction kits that were the mainstay of this hobby in the seventies and the eighties. Please check with them directly for prices and availability.
Email: info@labellemodels.com
Website: http://www.labellemodels.com/main.htm
- 30 Jan 07 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: Here we go again! Lost Wax Casting prices are on the rise. As new stock comes in it is coming in with significantly higher prices. So prices of ALL lost wax parts are subject to change without notice.
- 1 Jan 07 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: We are holding prices stable for the near future. But that doesn't mean they will be stable for any extended period. Raw material prices continue to increase, and those prices affect what we purchase.
For current pricing go to our Product Listings section.
Our email address is: contact@qcarcompany.com.
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Meets
- Come visit with us at the following Trolley
meet(s):
The 2008 Mass Transit & Modeler's Convention
Scheduled for October 3-4, 2008. Presented by:
The New York City Model Transit Association and the Shore Line Trolley Museum
To be held at the Gymnasium on the grounds of Rutgers University, 130 College Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1176. Unlike the Student Center the Gymnasium is a roll in roll out facility, a ramp for the three back steps will be provided.
If you have a display module please bring it. Any scale, be it HO, O or G tinplate or scale, there is ample room for your display, and your module is welcomed.
All proceeds after expenses benefit the Shore Line Trolley Museum.
The model contest this year will again be run by the renowned model builder Tony Tieuli. There will be multiple catagories to make the contest as fair as possible. To see the rules for the model contest please click here.
For additional information you can email
Steve Olsen, or get a downloadable registration form and full meet details by
clicking here. . Or call 860-620-9118.
Please keep in mind we only display at meets; we do not bring stock to sell. We will take orders, and we are there to answer your questions. We do not charge shipping for any item ordered at a show. If there are items you want to pick up at a show, please order them in advance. The usual delivery schedule applies so please plan ahead.
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