Your favorite online source for NS wheel sets

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I have several BB GP’s and SD’s that I want to upgrade to 40" NS wheel sets. (specifically Walthers part #s 53-371414 - NWSL or 369-102 Jay Bee). Walthers currently shows that both are out of stock with no “expected” date indicated…

…and so I turn to you for your recommendations…where do you turn when you look for NS wheel sets?

Thanks in advance.

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I order directly from NWSL. Check their web site, download the mail-in order form, and go from there. Expect a considerable delay, though, because they don’'t seem to keep any in stock but make a production run when enough orders build up. Just one of the problems when dealing with a small manufacturer.

http://www.nwsl.com

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Thanks for the response. I may well end up dealing directly with NWSL, but I had hoped to find an online retailer with some in stock. I know patience is a virtue, but I’m not very good at waiting [V]…spoiled by the IN(stant gratification)TERNET

Does anyone else have a lead on a retailer with wheelsets in-stock?

I had hoped to find some at the Syracue train show, but there were none to be had…

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The ones with the best price.

Rich

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…which would be…

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UPDATE: It appears tha Litchfield Station has the right wheel sets in stock. Does anyone have experience buying from them? I have never dealt with them.

My other options would be BlueRidge Hobbies - I seem to remember some negative comments about their service…It looks like Caboose Hobies also has the correct wheel sets, albeit at a premium of $3/set…

Any opinions you are willing to share?

Thanks

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Yes, Litchfield is a great outfit. My good friend has had Decoder installations done by them and they’ve been very helpful with quick responses and info. They’ve given me advice even when I didn’t end up ordering from them at their suggestion that I try it myself with the info. they gave me. I think you’d likely be happy with them.

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Litchfield Station specializes in DCC sales and installations, so it’s strange that they have NWSL wheel sets for sale.

They’re one of only three DCC specialty houses that I ever deal with, primarily because they’re so close to me and they ship via USPS Priority Mail. I can get an order within one or two days if a weekend or holiday isn’t involved. Overall, a first class operation. Bruce has answered questions for me when the manufacturers didn’t respond to e-mail technical questions, and his answers were right every time.

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Litchfield Station, great people to deal with.

Wayne

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3 votes in favor of Litchfield Station - Thanks for the feedback