Walthers 2004 Catalog

[Anonymous]

Greetings All,

Any comments on the new 2004 Walthers catalog????

I was kinda disappointed with alot of the locomotive choices absent.

What do you all think?

Mark in Texas

[Anonymous]

Greetings All,

Any comments on the new 2004 Walthers catalog????

I was kinda disappointed with alot of the locomotive choices absent.

What do you all think?

Mark in Texas

[Anonymous]

I'm intrigued as to what the decals that are given away with this catalogue are - are they for a fictional or prototype railroad or are they for various industries? I've not had a chance to examine them myself, and I'd like to know before I buy the catalogue.

[Anonymous]

I'm intrigued as to what the decals that are given away with this catalogue are - are they for a fictional or prototype railroad or are they for various industries? I've not had a chance to examine them myself, and I'd like to know before I buy the catalogue.

[Anonymous]

i just got the catalog last month it is alright it got a lot of cool things in there, i have a train set and would like to set up and add more to it, so the catalog will come in handy for me


Bobby

[Anonymous]

i just got the catalog last month it is alright it got a lot of cool things in there, i have a train set and would like to set up and add more to it, so the catalog will come in handy for me


Bobby

[MAbruce]

Maybe you think I’m eccentric, but I just can’t bring myself to pay for a catalog! [:(!]

[MAbruce]

Maybe you think I’m eccentric, but I just can’t bring myself to pay for a catalog! [:(!]

[cacole]

I learned some time ago to purchase a Walthers HO catalog only every 2 years instead of each year, since not that many new products come out in one years' time, and MR magazine and the Internet keep me updated enough in between catalogs to know what is coming down the track -- besides, I can use that money to purchase two pieces of rolling stock!

[cacole]

I learned some time ago to purchase a Walthers HO catalog only every 2 years instead of each year, since not that many new products come out in one years' time, and MR magazine and the Internet keep me updated enough in between catalogs to know what is coming down the track -- besides, I can use that money to purchase two pieces of rolling stock!

[krump]

I became aware of Walthers Catalog this Spring, and bought the 2003 HO edition at that time. It cost me between $35-$40 Canadian (ouch!) but it has been very valuable...
- I can select preferences from an assortment of similar products (through different companies), enabling me to buy what I REALLY choose, rather thaan "settle" for other products
- I don't waste hours in the local hobbyshop looking through an outdated catalog, and or competing with other customers doing the same thing ( I can still QUITE EASILY SPEND HOURS in the hobbyshop purely out of interest) - does Walthers supply hobbyshops with a free current catalog ???
- I have a good idea of the costs, before deciding to make a purchase
- I am more selective of the products - some companies produce inexpensive, cheap stuff (good for some model railroads, but not my choice), and other companies produce highly detailed quality products - those are the items that I compare and choose from (usually 3-4 manufactures compete for my coin)
- I'm now familiar with available products, and can order them in, rather than select from limited stock at the local hobby shop - thus avoiding a 2 hr trip to a larger centre
- comparison shopping is possible, since I know what I want...
- I can build my dream railroad ...

I agree with MABruce, it is difficult to BUY a catalog... therefore I compare the cost with the advantage, and if I value the catalog a $1 / month (what I'm willing to pay), then the next one I will buy is in approx 4 yrs (2007 or 2008)... that's good enough for my personal library / hobby, and it will allow me to stay current enough.
- still waiting for current (1980 and newer North American) vehicles...
I expect that The Walthers Catalog will ultimately pay for itself (in money well spent) over a 4-5 yr period.

( I compare buying a catalog with the same regard as "buying a wallet" - sounds like a dumb idea b/c once you buy the wallet you have no money left over to put INTO it... the last wallet I bought was 8 yrs ago, no plans to replace it, wallets don't change much and the purpose is the same year after year)

[krump]

I became aware of Walthers Catalog this Spring, and bought the 2003 HO edition at that time. It cost me between $35-$40 Canadian (ouch!) but it has been very valuable...
- I can select preferences from an assortment of similar products (through different companies), enabling me to buy what I REALLY choose, rather thaan "settle" for other products
- I don't waste hours in the local hobbyshop looking through an outdated catalog, and or competing with other customers doing the same thing ( I can still QUITE EASILY SPEND HOURS in the hobbyshop purely out of interest) - does Walthers supply hobbyshops with a free current catalog ???
- I have a good idea of the costs, before deciding to make a purchase
- I am more selective of the products - some companies produce inexpensive, cheap stuff (good for some model railroads, but not my choice), and other companies produce highly detailed quality products - those are the items that I compare and choose from (usually 3-4 manufactures compete for my coin)
- I'm now familiar with available products, and can order them in, rather than select from limited stock at the local hobby shop - thus avoiding a 2 hr trip to a larger centre
- comparison shopping is possible, since I know what I want...
- I can build my dream railroad ...

I agree with MABruce, it is difficult to BUY a catalog... therefore I compare the cost with the advantage, and if I value the catalog a $1 / month (what I'm willing to pay), then the next one I will buy is in approx 4 yrs (2007 or 2008)... that's good enough for my personal library / hobby, and it will allow me to stay current enough.
- still waiting for current (1980 and newer North American) vehicles...
I expect that The Walthers Catalog will ultimately pay for itself (in money well spent) over a 4-5 yr period.

( I compare buying a catalog with the same regard as "buying a wallet" - sounds like a dumb idea b/c once you buy the wallet you have no money left over to put INTO it... the last wallet I bought was 8 yrs ago, no plans to replace it, wallets don't change much and the purpose is the same year after year)

[Kent]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MAbruce

Maybe you think I’m eccentric, but I just can’t bring myself to pay for a catalog! [:(!]

I agree! stores give away catalog to make money on the products they sell, a catalo isn't a product, it's a inventory list with pictures.

I rather pay for something to sit on my layout the a book that looked at once in a while when I need something.

[Kent]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MAbruce

Maybe you think I’m eccentric, but I just can’t bring myself to pay for a catalog! [:(!]

I agree! stores give away catalog to make money on the products they sell, a catalo isn't a product, it's a inventory list with pictures.

I rather pay for something to sit on my layout the a book that looked at once in a while when I need something.

[MAbruce]

To be fair to Walthers (as I neglected to state this in my first post), they do have a website "catalog" that is free. You may not like their prices, but at least you can see what's out there:

http://www.walthers.com/

[MAbruce]

To be fair to Walthers (as I neglected to state this in my first post), they do have a website "catalog" that is free. You may not like their prices, but at least you can see what's out there:

http://www.walthers.com/

[Anonymous]

I'm planning to get hold of a copy of the catalogue when it makes its way across the pond - mainly because although the website is very handy, it's very time-consuming to browse and often the pictures are only in black and white!

[Anonymous]

I'm planning to get hold of a copy of the catalogue when it makes its way across the pond - mainly because although the website is very handy, it's very time-consuming to browse and often the pictures are only in black and white!

[on30francisco]

I haven't bought a Walthers catalog since 1990. I feel it is not worth the money and it's available for free on-line. Many products that I use are not listed in the catalog and the ones that are I can purchase at a big discount from another on-line hobby shop.

[on30francisco]

I haven't bought a Walthers catalog since 1990. I feel it is not worth the money and it's available for free on-line. Many products that I use are not listed in the catalog and the ones that are I can purchase at a big discount from another on-line hobby shop.

[rexhea]

I have used last years catalog enough to have the pages falling out. Since they represent so many manufacturers, I find it very useful in making comparisons of the different products available. I hate surfing through countless numbers of web pages to do the same. I will use their web site to check the inventory and make sure they have an item before I order through my LHS. Otherwise their web site is terrible to navigate.

Yes, it rubs me in the wrong place to buy anyone's catalog, but for me the plus's outweigh the minus's with Walthers. It really bends me out of shape when one of the MR manufacturers charges you $6.50 for a little home printed brochure.[:(!]

Happy MRR'ing
REX [:)]

[rexhea]

I have used last years catalog enough to have the pages falling out. Since they represent so many manufacturers, I find it very useful in making comparisons of the different products available. I hate surfing through countless numbers of web pages to do the same. I will use their web site to check the inventory and make sure they have an item before I order through my LHS. Otherwise their web site is terrible to navigate.

Yes, it rubs me in the wrong place to buy anyone's catalog, but for me the plus's outweigh the minus's with Walthers. It really bends me out of shape when one of the MR manufacturers charges you $6.50 for a little home printed brochure.[:(!]

Happy MRR'ing
REX [:)]

[Anonymous]

The 2005 version went for a special price of $17.00 at our LHS and like cacole said "every two years" is good
enough for me.

[Anonymous]

The 2005 version went for a special price of $17.00 at our LHS and like cacole said "every two years" is good
enough for me.

[CNJ831]

Like cacole and locomotive3, I purchase a Walthers only every other year. This (2005) is the year I get a copy. One thing about the latest edition is that I get the impression that (excluding Athearn), although there may be somewhat more products listed, there distinctly seem to be less major manufacturers included. Overall, I probably could have struck with my 2003 copy and not missed out on much.

As to Railroading_Brit's question, the so-called free-be isn't decals, it's simply a half page of somewhat crude printed signs that they suggest you cut out and paste on your structures -- no thanks!

CNJ831

[CNJ831]

Like cacole and locomotive3, I purchase a Walthers only every other year. This (2005) is the year I get a copy. One thing about the latest edition is that I get the impression that (excluding Athearn), although there may be somewhat more products listed, there distinctly seem to be less major manufacturers included. Overall, I probably could have struck with my 2003 copy and not missed out on much.

As to Railroading_Brit's question, the so-called free-be isn't decals, it's simply a half page of somewhat crude printed signs that they suggest you cut out and paste on your structures -- no thanks!

CNJ831

[Dough]

I'm actually still using the 2000. I guess that I should look at the new one.

Somehow I got that one free. I belive that their was a deal that if you bought a certain amount, then they would send you the catalog for free. I seem to remember that I was buying a few engines and had no trouble meeting the mininum amount.

[Dough]

I'm actually still using the 2000. I guess that I should look at the new one.

Somehow I got that one free. I belive that their was a deal that if you bought a certain amount, then they would send you the catalog for free. I seem to remember that I was buying a few engines and had no trouble meeting the mininum amount.

[chutton01]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831
As to Railroading_Brit's question, the so-called free-be isn't decals, it's simply a half page of somewhat crude printed signs that they suggest you cut out and paste on your structures -- no thanks!

I think RR_Brit was referring to the 2004 HO catalog when he was talking about the decal insert page (the date he posted that reference was 2003). I certainly remember there were decals in the 2004 catalog, which I really had no use for, since they were for roofing companies and fire alert levels and 'Winner 2000 Soccer Tournament' and non-such. Of course, once I threw the sheet of decals away, I realized I could have cut very small strips angled across the decals and thus made HO scale bumper stickers and parking stickers [V] (I ended up using an old Microscale Container decal set for this).
Perhaps the 2005 insert is, in fact, printed signs, but the 2004 definitely was decals.

NB - put me down as a bi-annual (every two year) catalog purchaser - I will however cut save the Vic Roseman's tutorial on subtle building weathering from my 2004 when the time comes, as it was rather informative in my opinion (did the 2005 repeat it?)

[chutton01]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831
As to Railroading_Brit's question, the so-called free-be isn't decals, it's simply a half page of somewhat crude printed signs that they suggest you cut out and paste on your structures -- no thanks!

I think RR_Brit was referring to the 2004 HO catalog when he was talking about the decal insert page (the date he posted that reference was 2003). I certainly remember there were decals in the 2004 catalog, which I really had no use for, since they were for roofing companies and fire alert levels and 'Winner 2000 Soccer Tournament' and non-such. Of course, once I threw the sheet of decals away, I realized I could have cut very small strips angled across the decals and thus made HO scale bumper stickers and parking stickers [V] (I ended up using an old Microscale Container decal set for this).
Perhaps the 2005 insert is, in fact, printed signs, but the 2004 definitely was decals.

NB - put me down as a bi-annual (every two year) catalog purchaser - I will however cut save the Vic Roseman's tutorial on subtle building weathering from my 2004 when the time comes, as it was rather informative in my opinion (did the 2005 repeat it?)