SMR NEWS FLASH
(Updated 08/03/2008)

1.  New Prototype Photos of the Virginia & Truckee Baldwin Mogul!

SMR's next project is the V&T's 2-6-0 freight engines built by Baldwin in 1875 and 1876. The design and production are well advanced and delivery is expected this winter. The latest pictures have just been posted. This is a prototype model, so the final versions will be even better. Preorders are now being taken, save $150 by ordering now! Check out the detail here -> (link)

2.  V&T Caboose/Passenger Car #9

V&T Caboose/Passenger Car #9 SMR is producing just 40 examples of the Virginia & Truckee's combination caboose/passenger car #9. Based upon the restored car currently in the Nevada State Railroad Museum, it features a full interior. Each car is provided with both 2- and 3-rail wheel sets so that you can run them on either system. Check out the plans and preorder yours now here -> (link)

3.  V&T Ore Cars

For those of you who are interested in SMR's new V&T offerings, let us suggest you check out our new production of four-wheel ore cars. These cars were pulled in long strings by the V&T's freight engines. Each package contains three ore cars with different numbers, a total of 12 numbers are available for either 2- or 3-rail. However, due to the very limited production of these cars, there is a mathematical maximum number of eight sets possible. Since many folks are ordering less than 12 cars, the actual number of collectors who will be able to obtain all twelve will be very small indeed. Check them out and preorder now here -> (link)

4.  "Winans Camel" Project Cancelled

SMR regrets to announce that the Winans Camel project and the accompanying B&O Iron Hopper cars has been cancelled. This is due to a number of irresolvable reasons which resulted in the locomotive model not being acceptable. Because the hopper cars were tied to the engine production, these have also been cancelled. While it remains possible that SMR will ultimately produce a model of the famous freight engine, at best there would be an extensive delay. SMR feels this is not acceptable, so all customers who have preordered and placed deposits on either the engines, the hoppers or both are being sent full refunds of their deposits.

5.  Very Few "TEXAS" Models Remain!

SMR's highly successful production of the famous Civil War engine TEXAS is nearly sold out. If you are considering purchasing one of these fantastic models, please be advised that there are less than four remaining in either 2- or 3-rail versions.

6.  V3-Rail "GENERAL HAUPT"

SMR's popular release of the USMRR's GENERAL HAUPT locomotive was a sellout. However, we were advised by our builder that there were just enough parts available to assemble four extra models. Two of these are still available. Call Dave at 856-952-3529.

7.  Museum Presentation for the "TEXAS"

SMR is presenting the Southern Museum of Civil War and Railroad History a copy of the W&A "TEXAS" model. The museum is the home of the "GENERAL" and already boasts a display featuring SMR's "GENERAL" and W&A boxcars. The presentation is tentatively scheduled for late August.