Northeast Model Products-Experience

[cacole]

I'm in the midst of assembling one of their 1:20.3 scale Maine 2' gauge box cars, and I sure wish I had a drill press about now, because the stirrup steps require precision drilling for the escutcheon pins that hold them in place.

What you get is a box of unpainted wood, some pre-cut but most not; a plastic bag of small hardware pieces; a coil of flat wire for forming stirrups and brackets; and a roll of brass wire to use for forming grabirons.

The kit can be assembled using mostly small hand tools. The only power tool I have needed so far is a Dremel for drilling small holes. Nothing is painted, and they are no longer including the lettering or car numbers, so I have had to scramble around trying to find suitable dry transfer or self-stick vinyl letters.

The instructions are adequate, and most of the drawings are full size and can be used in place of written instructions for the placement of the various grabirons, etc., and the cutting of the wood.

If you order one of these kits, it is highly advisable to order their trucks at the same time so you have the right type for the era being modeled. Bachmann or Aristo-Craft G-scale trucks would really be out of place on one of these cars.

[hobbyfossi201]

Hi Glen,

thanks for your response. Let´s see how fast the catalogue comes, then I´ll post my first impression.
Regards
Klaus

[livesteam2000]

Klaus,

The engine runs very smoothly, but I haven't run it very much. I built it a couple of years ago before several tramatic family events and other things got in the way of my modeling time. Due to my own lack of attention I haven't gotten couplers on the engine, so I can't tell you how many cars it can pull. But you have given me that much needed pu***o fini***he project and pull my new work caboose with it!

Glen

[hobbyfossi201]

Jack,
I also built 2 coal-hoppers from the GR pullout plans on my own, the plan was overall absolutely o.k. and easy to understand.
I also dropped an email to them and they answered me very fast....and Mr.Stinson will provide me with a much more detailed catalogue.

Glen, is the geared engine with the belt reduction reliable for smooth operation?
How many boxcars does it pull?

thanks for your answer in advance,
klaus

[livesteam2000]

I have build a couple of their kits, just today I have been working on the Work Caboose. The kit differs from the GR pullout plan in several ways. There is a different layout for the doors and walls. I also have built their 0-4-2 Engine, it was my first try at a kit of that type. I was very happy with everything and I am even thinking of another model, but I would suggest a couple of their car kits just to get a feel for the methods used. I plan on a few more just to have a work train for my new engine to pull.

Glen

[Rastun]

I can't speak for the kits themselves but I have built a car or 5 from thier plans and so has anyone else that has made something from the plans in GR magazine. Hope that helps you in determining what the kit may be like.

Later,
Jack

[cacole]

I've never heard of them, but would be interested in the Forney and some of their rolling stock, too, so I'm anxious to see the answers that get posted here.

From their descriptions indicating that they use NWSL drive systems and other quality components, they seem at first glance to be a very good product.

[hobbyfossi201]

Hi out there,
I´ve just found this website www.nemodel.com and I´m interested in building their Fourney.
What´s about the quality of their kits (fitting, motor bloc....)?
It would be great to get your feedback,
thanks in advance,
Klaus