JD TRains!

You must not have been reading the Forum lately. There have been quite few threads talking all about this over the past month. Search the topic and you'll get all the information about it. JD's is closed (Jeff got a new job and no longer has the time), and Petersen Supply has taken over all JD's inventory and orders.

Thanks Breezinup, I had preorders from JD that I know will buy from Petersen

Dennis

I just got an E-mail from Andy regarding the JD Trains ATSF Map Reefer offering. They're still checking with Atlas on that and some others. I've bought from Petersen Supply in the past and like doing business with them.

There was some information from someone on the forum a while back that made it sound like those ATSF reefers were already in stock at JD's. Obviously incorrect. It seemed doubtful in that there was no mention of them whatsoever at the website, not at Special Runs or anywhere else. Be curious to know if those are in the pipeline, or if they weren't far enough along to get made.

Jeff had got those reefers in before April York. I have a set, why he never did anything with them is beyond our imagination. He had a whole pallet of those custom run reefers sitting in his shop.

My Dad and I both got a 4 car set from Jeff, the rest are out there SOMEWHERE!

A few years ago, JDs had advertised a custom/exclusive run of Atlas Southern Pacific SD40s.

Does anyone know if they were produced?

Thanks.

Cut Jeff some slack here. While he was in business, I was satisfied with his honesty and service. OK, his dream of a hobby shop failed and he looked elsewhere to feed his family. He took over Bob from AM Hobbies and Bob would not have sold to him if he Jeff was not reputable. Working on a 10-20% margin in not a way to get rich. Many bodies on the side of the tracks. JMHO, Dave G.

Gosh, About 5 months ago I ordered an M&StL wood reefer from Jeff, and it arrived VERY promptly. And I am sure it was not the windfall profit that put him in a Mexican retirement village!

Atlas sent out an email notification a few weeks back confirming JD Trains was in fact closing and that Andy (Peterson Supply) was taking all of the JD Trains pre orders. Meaning if you ordered from JD Trains your order will be filled and shipped by Andy (Peterson Supply) 

If I can find the email, I will post it.

Kevin

Jeff had to cancel that special run when Atlas pushed back the delivery date and was talking about a possible price increase, when Atlas finally ran the SD-40s I got a pair of CSXs from him, although Atlas had stated directional lighting in the unpowered units that did not happen they claimed the builder wanted too much to include that feature, to this day their motive power production is still behind schedule.

I have just sent him a second request to refund the money I sent him in July for one of two Atlas Zephyr cars. We will see.

Dick

I loved dealing with Bob @ AM Hobbies, I never dealt much with Jeff @ JD Trains,

but I can tell you its a tough business to make it in. I do deal with Andy and Julia

@ Peterson Supply and highly recommend them!

My thoughts,

Mark

Swasey's Hardware &Hobbies

Grass Valley, CA

Hope this helps folks get a handle on the official word from Atlas.