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Northwest Shortline Super Magic Carpets

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Posted by cacole on Sunday, September 6, 2009 9:54 AM

Greg Elmassian

The person on the phone had no clue about what I wanted, a very simple request, and they took my CC info, and nothing further, no emails, calls, or wheels.

 

This is nothing new for NWSL -- their prior management was the same way.  Couldn't even tell me what size or type of replacement wheels I needed for an Athearn HO scale diesel engine, although they must sell hundreds of them every month.

When I figured out what I needed from their catalog and placed an order, I had to wait nearly 3 months for delivery.  

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Posted by Greg Elmassian on Saturday, September 5, 2009 3:54 PM

 I would do the same. NWSL has recently changed hands, and I ordered some wheels months ago.

The person on the phone had no clue about what I wanted, a very simple request, and they took my CC info, and nothing further, no emails, calls, or wheels.

 I hope some day they get back up to speed..

 Regards, Greg

Visit my site: http://www.elmassian.com - lots of tips on locos, rolling stock and more.

 Click here for Greg's web site

 

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Posted by dwbeckett on Saturday, September 5, 2009 11:25 AM

I would just use the original replacement motor blocks, unless you are doing a BASH of some kind.

Dave

The head is gray, hands don't work , back is weak, legs give out, eyes are gone, money go's and my wife still love's Me.

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Northwest Shortline Super Magic Carpets
Posted by tdp2326 on Friday, September 4, 2009 9:04 PM

Any ideas, pro and con, about the use of Northwest Shortline Super Magic Carpets for use in Bachmann cars and for repowering of Bachmann/Aristocraft engines in terms of ease of installation and performance under outdoor conditions?

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