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: Saturday, December 27, 2008 ~

Our upcoming HYBRID MODELS of the D&RGW and R.G.S. "K-27" Class Mikados are coming close to fruition! With all that the designation that implies, these models 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".
In case you haven't guessed it by now, we are 100% serious about this model project ! Last February we mailed out a newsletter regarding these Hybrids, that also announced the reintroduction of of our '3000' class boxcars, now totally re-tooled for ease of assembly !

We are still accepting reservations for both at this writing, and you are invited to participate.
We'll be sending out a mailing in January, outlining your options, and how you can avoid missing out on these exciting new models! So keep and eye on your mailbox !

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