Could someone tell me who bought out a company called,Berkshire Valley Lines? The word I have is they were purchased by another company. They manufactured a non working model of a ground throw switchstand common to at least the Eastern half of the United States to my knowledge. It was modeled from what I can tell,after a New Century Adjustable switchstand made by Bethleham Steel. The targets on these non-working models,were made to work off the action of the switch throwbar,so I was hoping I could combine,with modification,a Caboose Industries ground throw&the targets on these non working stands,to give me the visual indication I desire from my ground throws. Thanks for all replies. Alan
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I have no experience with these but they may be what your looking for.
http://www.njinternational.com/oswitch.htm
I've bought a lot of Berkshire Valley items over the years. Hope their line is back up and running soon.
Could someone tell me who bought out a company called,Berkshire Valley Lines? The word I have is they were purchased by another company.
Yes, Berkshire Valley, Inc was purchased, but the new owners - there were some discussions a few weeks(?) months(?) back on this on OGR -- have yet to put up a new web page or place ads, etc. As yet it appears that they are not ready to be up and in business...
Berkshire Valley was purchased by new owners. We just ordered some bulk parts from them for our Ameri-Towne buildings, but they are not quite ready to open their doors for retail business yet.
When they are ready, we'll help them announce it here.
I've dealt with them at a few shows. Usually have boxes of Berkshire Valley details. Might be worth a call.
http://www.crusaderrail.com/bv-d.html
Meet Richard Rands. He and his wife bought Berkshire Valley and also have new items of their own. There were at the Chicago show and are still working on a catalog and Website. Another few weeks and they will be ready.
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Nice to hear the update on BERk as I was looking for them as they did special runs on Weaver 57' refers and was looking for a couple paint schemes. Now i know to stop looking in the usual places
Phill
Thank you for the information. Did you notice if they still have the O scale dummy ground throws with rotating targets that work off the switch throw bar?
I did not notice, however, I understand that the entire line will be available.
Meet Richard Rands. He and his wife bought Berkshire Valley and also have new items of their own. There were at the Chicago show and are still working on a catalog and Website. Another few weeks and they will be ready.
This is a welcome update on a popular vendor. I bet they will do very well.
Thanks Dan!
Bob
Thanks,Al