P-B-L Announces a BRAND NEW MODEL PROJECT: The D&RGW and R.G.S. "K-27" Class Mikados as HYBRID MODELS ! With all that the designation that implies, these models will truly combine the best of all available materials in order to satisfy the needs of the serious "Sn3" modelers, and the serious "Sn3" Model Collector alike ! Click here to see and read the latest info on this swift moving project !

~ Latest Update: Thursday, March 17, 2011 ~

Our upcoming HYBRID MODELS of the D&RGW and R.G.S. "K-27" Class Mikados are finally coming to fruition! (More about the "finally" below.) With everythng that the designation "Hybrid" implies, these models will truly combine the best of all available materials in order to satisfy the needs of the serious "Sn3" Modeler, and the serious "Sn3" Model Collector alike ! And at a price that's easy on the pocketbook besides !

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Click on the photo above to see an enarged view of D&RGW #454.
You can read more about her in the caption included with the photo.

Here's a view of Locomotive number 455, painted up as she saw service on the Rio Grande Southern. Click on #455 above to view a Slide Show of her!

Here's a view of Locomotive number 456. This locomotive is a 1940's era model, complete with back-up light and 'footboard' ( Switching ) pilots on both ends. Click on #456 to view a Slide Show presentation of her!

Click on Locomotive number 461 to view a Slide Show presentation of the sample model that Se Ho hand carried over to the Portland show for us....

Click on Locomotive number 463 to view a Slide Show presentation of the sample model that Se Ho hand carried over to the Portland show for us....

SPECIFICATIONS: P-B-L's HYBRID K-27's.
Die Cast Frame & Tender Underbody.
Genuine Canon CN-22 Motor for Smooth, Powerful, Reliable Operation.
Fully sprung mechanism for reliable power transmission to track.
Full Factory Painting and Lettering per each prototype.
Accurately modeled, prototype specific superstructures of Lifetime Brass.
Operating Headlamps and Marker Lamps.
Genuine Kadee Couplers, front and rear.
Available with Tsunami ® Sound and Lighting
Available equipped with PBL/PFM type Sound and Lighting.

Asbsolute Minimum Radius: 26 Inches.

Remember: The recommended MINIMUM RADIUS for "Sn3" is 30".
The ABSOLUTE MINIMUM RADIUS for these models will be 26".
The old saying "Big wheels grind slow" has certainly proven true in the case of the Hybrids. Our builder was so tied up completing the amazingly beautiful but long-time-coming-to-fruition Passenger Car Project for us that he had no time to devote to the Hybrids... Not until the passenger cars were completed and shipped anyway.

So the latest word now is that the Hybrids will appear here in EARLY APRIL ! (He's given us an e.t.a. of March 22. Which may mean they'll leave then, but we figure it'll be closer to the end of March before we see them here. ) But we know he's getting close because Se Ho has requested his final payment, and he's never done this without the goods being about ready to ship !

Now mind you we're the last ones to need reminding that this project has dragged on far too long. But experience has taught us that it doesn't pay to rush things either. "Things" happen. We would rather the models arrive late, than WRONG ! (We think you will probably be offering up an "amen" to that statement, eh?)

At this point in time the models we'll be receiving are 100% reserved out. And once word gets around regarding how great these models really are we figure there'll be some crying and whining going on from those who procrastinated.

But if you're one of these latter, or if a second or third Hybrid sounds good to you there may be hope yet. But we won't know for sure for another couple of months. You might call Keren and toss yer hat in the ring though, just in case...

If you can't wait for the mails, call us at 707-462-7680 to talk to a REAL PERSON ! Really !

We're: P-B-L - P.O. Box 769 - Ukiah, CA 95482

Phone 707-462-7680 - Fax 707-468-7406