Foam Cradles by Craft Cradle - Still in Business?

Here is an alternate source: Collector's Choice These are very nice engine cradles, if you can't locate the ones you are looking for.

Do you know if they will be at York? and if so, what Hall?

Sorry, I don't know if he goes to York or not? He had a train store here in town for many years, but sold it and retired a few years ago. I think he now just does this on the side for something to do. He also has a few other items for sale. They are all good quality items.

You are right!! He doesn't go to York. However his FOAM CRADLES are great. I have two of them and recently purchased one for the CLUB Room!!!

FREDSTRAINS

We've (LHS) sold a bunch of these in the 3 different scales....

Cradle Link

The O and HO are always within reach at my own workbench. 

Now that you mention it, the O gauge one is getting a tad 'snaggy' looking....might have to get an equity loan () for a gnu one.

FWIW, always....

BTW, Bowser products....available direct, through Walthers, Horizon Distributors, etc..

Hmmmmm.....High temperature today only 46 degrees?????  Time to start watching the York forecasts!!

KD

So back to my original question.

The foam cradle made by Craft Cradle is unique in shape compared to other options and therefore want it for a specific reason.

Looking for any leads on this particular product only.

PRR#1

Did you try the "LINK" (Cradle Link) above your last Post? I tried it and got right in!!

FREDSTRAINS 

The site still shows that the domain is in flux, either up for renewal or non renewal.

Wow, that's snazzy and I think I could use one. Thanks for posting the link.

Whenever I try the website I am sent to the GoDaddy website which indicates the website is no longer online.

If someone can still access the www.craftcradle.com website, I would appreciate posting the phone number for this business on this thread.

I only have their e-mail address which also is no longer active.

Thanks,

Bob

I use this one as well, it's hung in there for quite a spell.  They do eventually get a bit beat up, at some point I'll probably get another.

Those are very nice. My problem is I can't find mine since we moved last fall, been looking for at least a few weeks now...not in any of the plastic containers it should have been in. I may also have to get another one.   

For those that may have an interest, I found a better alternative through another manufacturer.  The website is www.kissmethodinc.com.

I have a Bowser foam cradle and frankly don't find it too helpful.  The sides are only 1-1/2 inches tall and so not tall enough nor stable enough to hold heavy locomotives well.

The craft cradle product (no longer in business?) was "V" shaped.  This allows one to work on a car or locomotive either right side up or on its roof which is much more versatile.  Plus, for those of us with Pennsy locos, cabin cars and certain passenger cars, you can't set them on their roof without damaging the trainphone antenna.

So I felt the V-shaped foam cradle was far more superior for my needs.

I contacted KISSMethodInc and asked about making a larger cradle for O scale models and they decided to fulfill my request.  Their price with s/h for the larger O scale cradle beats any source for the Bowser cradle.  They are 12-inches long so I am buying two and will simply abut them together for longer locos, cars, etc.

I know I could make my own but for $16 why bother.  The KISSMethodInc product does the job just fine.

They will be updating their website soon to add this new product.  Hope others will benefit from this news as well.