P-B-L Announces a BRAND NEW MODEL PROJECT: The D&RGW and R.G.S. "K-27" Class Mikados as HYBRID MODELS ! With all that the designation that implies, these models will truly combine the best of all available materials in order to satisfy the needs of the serious "Sn3" modelers, and the serious "Sn3" Model Collector alike ! Click here to see and read the latest info on this swift moving project !

~ Latest Update: Sunday, May 23, 2010 ~

Our upcoming HYBRID MODELS of the D&RGW and R.G.S. "K-27" Class Mikados are finally coming close to fruition! (More about the "finally" below.) With everythng that the designation "Hybrid" implies, these models will truly combine the best of all available materials in order to satisfy the needs of the serious "Sn3" Modeler, and the serious "Sn3" Model Collector alike ! And at a price that's easy on the pocketbook besides !

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Click on the photo above to see an enarged view of D&RGW #454.
You can read more about her in the caption included with the photo.

Here's a view of Locomotive number 455, painted up as she saw service on the Rio Grande Southern. Click on #455 above to view a Slide Show of her!

Here's a view of Locomotive number 456. This locomotive is a 1940's era model, complete with back-up light and 'footboard' ( Switching ) pilots on both ends. Click on #456 to view a Slide Show presentation of her!

Click on Locomotive number 461 to view a Slide Show presentation of the sample model that Se Ho hand carried over to the Portland show for us....

Click on Locomotive number 463 to view a Slide Show presentation of the sample model that Se Ho hand carried over to the Portland show for us....

SPECIFICATIONS: P-B-L's HYBRID K-27's.
Die Cast Frame & Tender Underbody.
Genuine Canon CN-22 Motor for Smooth, Powerful, Reliable Operation.
Fully sprung mechanism for reliable power transmission to track.
Full Factory Painting and Lettering per each prototype.
Accurately modeled, prototype specific superstructures of Lifetime Brass.
Operating Headlamps and Marker Lamps.
Genuine Kadee Couplers, front and rear.
Available with Tsunami ® Sound and Lighting
Available equipped with PBL/PFM type Sound and Lighting.

Asbsolute Minimum Radius: 26 Inches.

Remember: The recommended MINIMUM RADIUS for "Sn3" is 30".
The ABSOLUTE MINIMUM RADIUS for these models will be 26".
The old saying "Big wheels grind slow" has certainly proven true in the case of the Hybrids. Our builder was so tied up completing the long-time-coming-to-fruition Passenger Car Project for us, he had no time to devote to the Hybrids... Until just recently...

So the latest estimate now is that the Hybrids will appear somewhere towards the end of August of this year, 2010 . Not exactly "on time", but experience has taught us that it doesn't pay to rush things either. "Things" happen. We would rather the models arrive late, than WRONG ! (We think you will probably be offering up an "amen" to that statement, eh?)

All's not "bad news" however. Because the models have been delayed, it's allowed us to extend the opportunity of reserving one or more of these to to others before we close the reservations. But that time is rapidly coming to a close. In fact, if you've yet to make your decision, we encourage you contact us NOW to see which versions may yet remain unspoken for. These models will be here in another three months and time's running out !

If you can't wait for the mails, call us at 707-462-7680 to talk to a REAL PERSON ! Really !

We're: P-B-L - P.O. Box 769 - Ukiah, CA 95482

Phone 707-462-7680 - Fax 707-468-7406