W&W has turned in another completed waybill, as our Cementipede Kits and Pre-Built models have sold out! Thank you to all of you who made this project a success. We have had a sufficient number of general expressions of interest, that we are putting up an interest form for a possible third run. We areContinue reading “Cementipede Run 3 Interest”
Category Archives: Press Releases
Nighthawks Back in Stock!
O Scale Nighthawks Full Scene Kits are back in stock for a limited time. Of a run of 12, we have 9 left. This new run is $289 plus shipping. You can purchase online now at our website (https://wit-and-wisdom-models.com/product/full-scene/). If you are attending the Chicago March-O-Scale Meet, you can reserve a kit via email (witandwisdommodels@gmail.com)Continue reading “Nighthawks Back in Stock!”
Fourth and Final Run of Nighthawks kits in O Scale Coming
Kits in O Scale for Nighthawks (based on Edward Hopper’s painting of that name andinspired by John Armstrong’s construction article) have been out of stock for over a year. An encore run of 12 kits (complete scene version only) is coming. 10 are not yet spoken for, although a number of modelers have expressed interestContinue reading “Fourth and Final Run of Nighthawks kits in O Scale Coming”
Cementipede Kits Back in Stock!
The first run of the Cementipede kits sold out. A short rerun has been delivered. Firstpriority was to fill orders from folks who had reserved them. Two of the kits from that rerun remain. First Come First served. The price has increased by $20, to $549 plus shipping. The kit is CAD-designed and fully 3DContinue reading “Cementipede Kits Back in Stock!”
Cementipede Arrives!
After two years of development, the CEMENTIPEDE has crawled into stock at Wit and Wisdom! John Armstrong is best known for his track and layout designs. His book Track Planning for Realistic Operation (Kalmbach, Milwaukee) is the standard reference for model railroad track planning. His proto-freelanced Canandaigua Southern was the product of his approach toContinue reading “Cementipede Arrives!”
“Truck Loads” of News!
Wit and Wisdom is proud to offer O Scale 2-Rail freight trucks! The trucks are 3D-Printed by Plate C Models using resin reinforced material which is highly detailed. They are equipped with InterMountain wheelsets and nylon bearing inserts which creates a very smooth-rolling truck. The trucks track very similarly to the non-sprung InterMountain trucks. TheContinue reading ““Truck Loads” of News!”
O Scale Atlas O X-29 Boxcar Canandaigua Southern
In 1923, the ARA (American Railway Association) proposed a standard design all-steel box car for the railroads. While the design was certainly a good one, the car never became a recommended practice due to questions of the selected inside width. Nonetheless, quite a few railroads opted for the design and rostered sizeable fleets. The largestContinue reading “O Scale Atlas O X-29 Boxcar Canandaigua Southern”
Pullman Type 242 Trucks
Most modelers are familiar with Pullman six-wheel trucks, which are found under virtually all heavyweight Pullman cars, including sleepers, lounges, and diners, as well as many railroad-owned heavyweight cars. In O Scale 2 Rail, most trucks modeled are drop (or bottom) Equalized trucks. However, 25% of the Pullman fleet, as well as many railroad-owned passengerContinue reading “Pullman Type 242 Trucks”