I had it in my hands and let it slip away.

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I got a call from the LHS a couple days ago that some more of the Broadway Limited California Zepher cars I ordered were in. Normally when the cars one orders come in, it means that there are others (which were not ordered) sitting on the shelf. So today I bopped down there and sure enough there it was. Not supposed to be delivered until February. More enchanting than all the red rider BB guns in Christmas display windows. …

A beaver tail dome observation car in all its stainless steel glory. The “Silver Sky” no less sitting right in the middle of the display.

I picked it up and proceeded to the counter to get the two they had called me for. And then it happened. After I got my other two cars, I said, (don’t say it – don’t say it – but I did) “I want to cancel my order for the ‘Silver Sky’ I’ll just take this one off the display.” He gave me the funniest look and then said, “oh yours is probably in the back too, let me go check.” So he took my “Silver Sky” and went into the back room to check. And that was the last I saw of that wonderful car. It was not supposed to be on the shelf, it was a unit that someone else had ordered and had come out with all the "Silver Mustang"s that were supposed to be on the shelf. Mine won’t be in, for probably forever, I ordered too late. I should have just taken it up and bought it, THEN called back to cancel my order. Of course that probably wouldn’t have worked either since it did not have an SKU price sticker on it. So up front it would have probably flagged anyway.

Oh Well, at least some other model railroader is happy today.

The “Silver Sky” is special because it is one of the real (twelve inches to a foot scale) ones that I could have purchased back in 1983 for $6000. One of the biggest regrets of my entire railroading experience…

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One of the cars in the train actually ran on the PRR for through service, so my father in law has that one. Very nicely detailed models! Even the window shades are amazingly well done.

–Randy

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Is it just me or are subject titles getting more suggestive and racy?

Andre

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That would be the “Silver Rapids”. That was the first one I got!. The NYC leased the WP cars for through service too.

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I saw the CZ cars and they are SWEET! I looked at the price tag and just about gagged. I have Bachmann Spectrum diesels that cost less.

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i think it’s just you [:D]

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Yeah, but compared to the alternative -brass- they look better, run better, and are way cheaper.

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At least you got to HOLD IT for a couple of minutes!!! Some of us haven’t even SEEN one!!!

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I had something similar happen to me once and I swore I will never let it happen again.

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Andre,

It’s not just you, me too.

Ever since that Canadian woman got on TV, influence is subtle but pervasive.

Title did get you to read the posting didn’t it?
Photo captions next?

Jon[:D][:D][:D][:D][:D][:D]

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That gagging reflex is called “reality check”. It also manifests itself when people get their utility bill, heating bill, phone bill(especially with teenagers in the household), car repair bill, doctor’s bill, insurance bill, tax bill, etc.

I think there is a relationship between SWEET! and price. Mfr would say, “You get what you pay for.”

Some consumers might say, “Whatever the market will bear.” This consumer reaction will usually be preceded by [censored]'ing manufacturers.

Jon

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Gee, even some of the responses are double entendres!

Think it’s time for a break.

Jon [swg]