When custom building or finishing models to special order, often we produce two of a kind, or do something different or a little out of the ordinary, just because it appeals.
Our "On the Shelf" items are those special pieces of unusual or hard-to-get or specially-worked items. Once they are gone, they are not likely to come back.
TLA also carries some brass model locomotives and rolling stock, including Railway Classics passenger cars. (We are always happy to special order or take reservations for Railway Classics products not kept in stock.)
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This section of our website is divided up into four parts, which you can explore by clicking below:
1- Brass & Other Superior Quality Models
CNR * CPR * Other Lines
2 - Kits We Think Worth Having On Hand
3. Commercially Produced RTR CPR, CNR, etc.
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Feature Model
Imperial Oil 10,000 gal. Tank Car
This is an Overland brass model, made in Korea.
It has been custom painted to represent an Imperial Oil company-owned car in the mid-late 1930's. The lettering is a combination of CDS and custom made dry transfer lettering and parts of various Champion decal sets.
I've put a little extra detail on the car, e.g., additions to the brake gear and the coupler cut bars; Sergent couplers for true-to-scale operability, Kadee truck frames with Reboxx wheelsets for smooth and reliable running. And, of course, weathered it to simulate a well-maintained car.
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A brakeman's chalk mark has been added for an extra bit of realism.