What's New January 2010
New or Updated Web Pages
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In Stock
The following are new Items that are now IN STOCK
- 1 April 2010 - CS275_TransResearch_74 Sideframe
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- 23 Sept 09 - CS404 Headlight, Crouse Hind Imperial TMERL w/Mount (White Metal) @1.85/Each
- 23 Sept 09 - CS405 Horns, North Shore (Double Horn - White Metal) @2.75/Set of 2
- 11 Aug 09 - WS405W Wheelset, 36" Diameter - .145 Width - Non Insulated $4.50/Pair Special Price - Limited Supply
- WS412W Wheelset, 36" Diameter - .145 Width - Insulated $4.50/Pair Special Price - Limited Supply
These are priced to move. The supply is limited so don't miss out.
They can be found at our Product Listing page for Wheelsets.
- 1 May 09 - CS402 Third Rail Shoe Beams (SEPTA Bullet Car) @5.50/4
- 1 May 09 - CS403 Folding Step, Double Door @1.85/4 Each
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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
- 27 May 2010 - Bangor, PA: A downloadable copy of our product is now available free of charge. It is the same Non-Illustrated Listing we use as a ready reference source of what we make. Please check our Product Listings page for the link to the listing.
- 22 May 2010 - Boston MA: The prize winning model scratch built by Charles Pitts went missing during the breakdown of the meet at the Americal Civic Center. We are asking anyone who was there during that period to please check their packages, packed boxes, or carry bags to make sure this model is not mixed in with their belongings.
Anyone with information about the shed can reach us at contact@qcarcompany.com.
- 5 January 2010 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: Due to the ever increasing cost of production, and the lost value of the dollar, prices have increased 3% across the board. The prices at this web site reflect that change.
- 1 January 2010 - From NWSL Hamilton, MT : Magic Carpets® are being re-designed to accept a new motor. As soon as the redesiged units are available we will let you know.
- 20 August 2008 - From Q-Car Company, Inc. Bangor, Pa.: We had a little sticker shock yesterday at the price of epoxy. When last we bought it, which would have been about five years ago, it was just about $35.00 a gallon. The new price, depending on the brand is now $29.95 to $65.00 a QUART. We have already been paying six times more for the metal filled epoxy we use for our cars then we did when we first started casting cars. We could reduce that cost by blending raw epoxy with the higher cost metal filled variety. Blending also improved casting quality. We will still blend - but not for cost savings. Those days are gone. Expect considerable price increases on anything made from epoxy.
- 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 your 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
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 2010 Mass Transit & Modeler's Convention
Scheduled for October 23-24, 2010. 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.
General Admission is $20.00.
Dealer Tables - $40.00 Each.
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
clicking here. . Or call 860-620-9118.
Full details are also available at NYMTA.
See you on October 24th. We will only be there Saturday.
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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