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Originally Posted by VGN64:

....... Bill Davis had 32 tables full of brass

 

No.  Unless you are counting about 1/2 his tables that were filled trays of detail parts, the tables full of decals, and the several tables of the 37 AAR cars he was taking reservations on, and then tables that were piled with Atlas, etc., and then tables full of wood kit cars....

 

and was selling at reasonable prices...............

 

Yes.  I was sorely tempted by a number of the brass tank cars (IMP, USH, ect.) that were on one table and the 5 trolleys that occupied another table.

....a bit light on premium brass models...

Yes, and while there was the usual smattering of such characters, none were close to anything interesting - collectors may have been entertained,

 

Self control can be a wonderful thing some times.

 

I had a great time and found some much needed detail parts for finishing another project.

Yes, there were some good buys, and some cars and 1 engine that I would not have hesitated on 3-4 years ago, but I've reached the point wherein more is just more in the way or under foot.  Still, that self control slipped and I succumbed to another vagabond USH tank car.....that I will reward by taking a torch to and modifying a bit. 

 

Detail parts -- yes, yes and YES!  Found just about everything I was looking for (think of stuff like Kemtron anti-climbers, handfuls of Grandt Line parts, etc, ) except figures. 

Originally Posted by Tom Tee:

The used round house assembled units were offered by Cardiff Layout builders.  They may still be available at their shop.  I believe they had an assembled 3 stall for $100 and the 6 stall with 6  Big Boy extenders for $300.  Not exactly "carry on".

I would have brought one back for you,

Originally Posted by Tom Tee:

The used round house assembled units were offered by Cardiff Layout builders.  They may still be available at their shop.  I believe they had an assembled 3 stall for $100 and the 6 stall with 6  Big Boy extenders for $300.  Not exactly "carry on".

I should've bought it.  It was only a 15 min drive home.  Now, it's 4 1/2 hrs each way to their shop or mess with shipping...With shipping charges, the 'great deal' just became an 'ok deal'!

 

Like I said, self control is a good thing

 

I sure did enjoy myself though and meeting others.  The owner of P&D Hobbies and I had a lot in common outside of trains.  Turns out, we both had the same career field.  Plus, he's a heck of a nice guy. 

Last edited by 86TA355SR
Originally Posted by Bob Delbridge:

Thanks Martin, but here's what I got when I searched for his tons of Champ Decals:

 

Champ Decals Decals

There are no products to list in this category.

I'd surprised if he'd cataloged those crates of decals and put them on the web - that's real time and work that would keep someone busy for longer than their value.

Guess you just had to be there..........

Originally Posted by mwb:
Originally Posted by Bob Delbridge:

Thanks Martin, but here's what I got when I searched for his tons of Champ Decals:

 

Champ Decals Decals

There are no products to list in this category.

I'd surprised if he'd cataloged those crates of decals and put them on the web - that's real time and work that would keep someone busy for longer than their value.

Guess you just had to be there..........

Maybe the alternative would be to contact him, Bill Davis that is, and request specifically what you want.

Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by mwb:
Originally Posted by Bob Delbridge:

Thanks Martin, but here's what I got when I searched for his tons of Champ Decals:

 

Champ Decals Decals

There are no products to list in this category.

I'd surprised if he'd cataloged those crates of decals and put them on the web - that's real time and work that would keep someone busy for longer than their value.

Guess you just had to be there..........

Maybe the alternative would be to contact him, Bill Davis that is, and request specifically what you want.

Exactly. 

Originally Posted by Bob Delbridge:
Originally Posted by mwb:
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Maybe the alternative would be to contact him, Bill Davis that is, and request specifically what you want.

Exactly. 

Thanks for the wisdom guys.  I mean, I only found out about this guy today

 

But (like Woody said on Cheers), thanks for treating me like a 2 year old

 

You guys are tough

Not as tough as these guys...

 

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