Info needed on Delton Locomotive Works

[Cheese]

Hey Ya'll,

From what I have read, Delton was one of the early makers in the G-scale hobby. As a collector I have become interested in this company, and would like to know more. I have seen a book, but I currently do not have the funds to buy it, and I figured I could get the basics on what they produced and maybe some pictures here.

I do, however, know they first produced the C-16 that Aristo-Craft is currently making (I am saving for a pre-1900 D&RG version), and a 2-6-6T Mason Bogie, which I would like to know more about (The mason bogie, not the C-16).

If anyone can post pictures of Locomotives by the company, and give some info about them that would be great.

Thanks,

Cheese

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Perhaps an e-mail to Mr. Polk would get you info as I understand they (Aristo) bought the entire Delton line.

[Cheese]

Thanks,

Anyone else...... Please?

Cheese

[GearDrivenSteam]

That's true. Aristo Craft did purchase Delton. All I know about Delton is I have an original Delton built Delton Doozie in NOS condition. Does that count?

[Bill C.]

Be sure to read this:

 

http://archive.mylargescale.com/articles/articles/philjensen/PhilJensen01.asp

[GearDrivenSteam]

Thanks....but I've kinda had my fill of MLS.

[scottychaos]

Thanks....but I've kinda had my fill of MLS.

 

then you missing the one and only history of Delton on the internet..and probably the single most complete and detailed history of Delton in existance..internet or otherwise..

just click on it..its a very good article..

Scot 

 

[GearDrivenSteam]

Oh, I read the article. It was good. I just meant I won't be cruisin that forum, that's all. Nice info on Delton, though. I didn't know Hartland was involved. Makes me like Hartland all the more.

[dwbeckett]

That's true. Aristo Craft did purchase Delton. All I know about Delton is I have an original Delton built Delton Doozie in NOS condition. Does that count?

I also have a Delton Doozie in Like New conditon,  But what is NOS??

Dave

 

[GearDrivenSteam]

That's true. Aristo Craft did purchase Delton. All I know about Delton is I have an original Delton built Delton Doozie in NOS condition. Does that count?

I also have a Delton Doozie in Like New conditon,  But what is NOS??

Dave

New Old Stock.

[Cheese]

Thanks Bill,

That article was most helpful and just what I was looking for. While its bound to be expensive, I would like to eventually add one of the 2-6-6-T Mason Bogies to my collection if I can find one.

Its a shame no one has made a more affordable plastic or diecast Mason Bogie (1:20.3 scale of course). Lets hope the good Mr.Polk or the fellows over at Bachmann are listening. lol. Also, a proper 1:20.3 scale plastic or diecast C-16 would be nice, and surely cheaper than the Accucraft models. But I'm getting off topic.

Thanks again for the info on Delton.

Cheese

 

[Mr_Ash]

doesnt Hartland make all the passenger stuff now?

[scottychaos]

Thanks Bill,

That article was most helpful and just what I was looking for. While its bound to be expensive, I would like to eventually add one of the 2-6-6-T Mason Bogies to my collection if I can find one.

Its a shame no one has made a plastic or diecast Mason Bogie (1:20.3 scale of course). Lets hope the good Mr.Polk or the fellows over at Bachmann are listening. lol. Also, a proper 1:20.3 scale plastic or diecast C-16 would be nice, and surely cheaper than the Accucraft models. But I'm getting off topic.

Thanks again for the info on Delton.

Cheese

 

 

Accucraft has a 1/20.3 Mason Bogie in the works..

Live Steam and electric versions are planned:

http://www.accucraft.com/index.php?show_aux_page=57

 

Scot

[Cheese]

 

I think the words "more afforadable" rules out the accucraft engines. They are nice though.

Cheese