Source for Shinohara?

[Train 284]

Hi all,

I am curious as to if anyone knows of a good source where I can purchase some Walther's Shinohara track. Specifically #5 and #6 switches, 30 degree crossover, #8 curved, and a #3 WYE. I have looked on the Walthers website, but found it not to be of much help.

 Anyone here have thoughts on this? I had heard Shinohara is getting harder and harder to find, but a couple of their products I need to use for my trackplan.

[Don Z]

Matt,

My LHS presently has in stock:

#5L Qty 10
#5R Qty 10
#6L Qty 15
#6R Qty 10
#8L Curved Qty 8
#8R Curved Qty 6
30 Degree Crossing Qty 3
#3Y Qty 7

The phone number is [phone], The Collectible Caboose. Ask for Craig and tell him Don Z. sent you his way.

Don Z.

[Train 284]

Thanks Don! I will be sure to give them a call within the next couple of days.

[novicerr]

and when you call, tell craig charlie says hi and will be in to see him soon

[robert sylvester]

Train 284

I just got off the Walthers web site and they have some in stock, you can order direct on line at walthers.com.

Robert Sylvester, WTRR

[Don Z]

I just did a search looking for IN STOCK Walthers/Shinohara track and turnouts. Here is what is in stock at Walthers:

948-815	Code 83 Nickel Silver -- Flex Track 39" (1m)	HO	6.98	Y
948-841	Code 83 Nickel Silver -- Rail Joiners	HO	7.98	Y
948-870	Code 83 Nickel Silver -- Bulk Rail Only - Pack of 50 3' Rails (No Ties); 150' 45m Total Length	HO	100.00	Y
948-886	Code 83 Nickel Silver -- Bridge Track w/Guard Rails & Separate "V" Approach Ends (About 18" 1/2 Meter)	HO	18.98	Y
948-899	Code 83 Nickel Silver -- Bridge Track w/Inside Guard Rails	HO	19.99	Y
948-8807	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #4 Wye	HO	18.98	Y
948-8826	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #6-1/2 Left Hand Curved; Inside Radius 20", Outside Radius 24"	HO	31.98	Y
948-8827	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #6-1/2 Right Hand Curved; Inside Radius 20", Outside Radius 24"	HO	31.98	Y
948-8883	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #5 Wye	HO	18.98	Y
948-8885	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #10 Right Hand	HO	28.98	Y
948-8888	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #7-1/2 Left Hand Curved; Inside Radius 28", Outside Radius 32"	HO	33.98	Y
948-8890	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #2-1/2 Wye	HO	18.98	Y
948-8895	Code 83 Nickel Silver Turnouts - DCC Friendly -- #7 Curved Right Hand; Inside Radius 24"; Outside Radius 28"	HO	33.98	Y

None of the items desired by the OP are in stock....

Don Z.

[gerhard_k]

When you say Walthers/Shinohara, I presume you mean Code 83 (as also assumed by Don Z}. My LHS (40-minute drive!) is Peach Creek Shops in Laurel, MD, and they have a very broad stock of turnouts. The best part is, they have very good prices, well below MSRP, and great service. 301-498-9071.
- Gerhard

[garyla]

I'm having similar trouble getting some Shinohara items which are long out of stock at WKW.  This includes both Code 83 items (which WKW promotes with its own name) and some Code 70.

I'm still working at it, and the things I want may turn up sometime soon, but the bigger questions are about Shinohara in general:  Are long back-order periods (without even a projected shipping date) the norm for this company?  If delivery scheduling is this poor, will WKW continue to push the stuff? 

If Shinohara is "circling the drain," I want to switch away now.  I've had enough vendor problems during my working days.  Model railroading is supposed to be fun.

Anybody have any "inside" information on the company?