And your thoughts on the date on the bottom of THIS page?:
http://www.diamond-scale.com/orderinf.htm
I’ll give them a call tomorrow, and see if anyone’s home.
Ed
I confess that my own website hasn’t been tinkered with in years. I don’t see the need.
Yeah,
That goes back to Rob’s Trains in Alliance, Ohio. I used to go there pretty often. I guess Larry Olsen bought what was left of Diamond Scale and thought he was going to continue the line, then sold it to Rob Sundberg, dba Rob’s Trains. I never saw much activity to that end.
There are page updates all over the calendar — and all over the web. It’s anybody’s guess.
Click on “Product Lines” and you’ll find Diamond Scale there. One of the folks here, HOn3Critter, was looking for some turntable parts a few years ago but he hit a dead end as I recall.
Maybe Rob did get some product out. His price list was last updated five years ago.
Most of the people that visited his store were chased away and told to never come back.
Happy Modeling, Ed
relax, let go…let Walther’s do the heavy lifting. There are some good versions of their turntables out there.
Or you could drop the bucks on the CMR - also good.
Atlas can be modified if you are handy.
Of course you could scratch build (I don’t recommend this option – speaking from personal experience).
The Diamond scale TTs and parts are good but expect to wait a long time if you order from them (I waited 10 months for my order back in 2008 or so). Maybe purchase from a reseller or Ebay would work.
Your Mileage may vary,
Guy
Surely you jest?
Rich
I wish. Add this shop to the list of reasons why Brick & Mortar hobby shops are going the way of… Sears?
Maybe I shouldn’t say “most” people were chased away. Some of his friends were allowed to hang around.
Regards, Ed
What can I say, other than, Wow.
Rich
I have the Walthers 110’ model (without the DCC controller) and it works very well. Had one issue where it would forget where it was indexed between uses (I kill all layout power when I’m done) and contacted Walthers. They tell me it is an issue with the control board, gave me the option of sending it in, or performing the repair myself (which I chose) and are putting me on their list to send parts to once the repair boards come in. In the meantime, it has started remembering again, so go figure. Still, very happy with it. I had their 90’ turntable from a kit prior to this. What a piece!
So i need at least a 110’ Turntable. Thanks
Do the Walthers NON DCC work on DCC layouts?
Gary, I added the PSX-AR to the turntable track leads and have no issues on my DCC layout. I bought the first Built-Up version.
What needs to be done to the Atlas Turntable. I have one of the ones with 21 tracks. Need to get the turntable motor. What would I need to modify it other than to add an outo reverser to the turntable track. I run DCC.
Thanks!
Neal
Here is the updated plan. I moved the lower loop more to the left and switched the turntable location. Also added a runaround to teh left side of the yard.
The (RED) is the inner mainline which will begin a 2% grade about the center of teh yard and rise to 7” after 10 feet. It will follow the route of the outer main.
That is a nice looking design Gary. Wish I had that much room.
I think Rob’s looks like a dealer, not the manufacturer, for Diamond Scale. Larry is still the manufacturer.
Per the website, I called (and called, and called), finally got an answer from Larry. In talking with him, he’s 75, and a lone wolf at his business. Doesn’t like to do email, and the web presence is dated. So yeah, not what we are used to these days with e-commerce.
Despite this, I placed an order with him during that phone call. He said up front the lead time would be about 2 months, and that was OK with me. It’s now been about 1 month.
He did not take my cc info or request any type of deposit, said he would call me when it’s ready to ship and get my payment info. I’ll try to remember to reply back to this post when I hear back from him.
Neal,
I was referring to the appearance of the Atlas TT - which some people don’t find especially realistic. There are threads about modifying it to look better and about using it as a base for building a gallows or other style TT. As it runs out of the box, it is fine in terms of operation.
Guy
In that case, I’ll skip calling. I don’t want to distract him from building turntables.
(still another) Ed
Ha, I get it, dealing with a very small proprietor like this is not the ideal way of doing business these days, but I’m old enough myself (65) to remember that this is the way it was. That’s not to say that’s the way it should be today. But it is what it is. Not many choices out there for a smaller (65-70 ft) unit for my narrow gauge RR, and I think Diamond Scale offers a unique product in that regard.
I would have been OK with a small deposit with my order, but not full or substantial payment up front. We’ll see how it goes.
I have no problem dealing with a very small proprietor. I’ve yakked with Mr. Arizona Ballast. I’ve also done so with Mr. NWSL. And Mr. Reboxx. And Ms. Scenic Express. And Mr. Rail Graphics. And others.
Very rewarding and pleasant conversations, all.
I’ve also chatted with a Ms. that works for Mr. Evergreen.
And also chatted and/or e-mailed with folks who worked for Mr. Athearn, Mr. Walthers, and Mr. Atlas. Also rewarding and pleasant conversations.
We have a good crew in our field. A VERY small quantity of crooks. And a larger quantity who are just not good business people. All in all, we’re lucky they’re willing to work for us.
Ed
Same with Duane and Marie at Tomar Industries.
Rich
yes