On the search for coalporters....

[Ken W]

Saw a set of coalporters marked for Wisconsin Power & Light (EDGX) at the National Train Show in Milwaukee this past weekend. I can find them at Walther's in HO scale (5344), but not in N scale anywhere. I know they exist; I held the pack in my hand. Anyone have any idea who might have them?

 

[Trucklover]

Saw a set of coalporters marked for Wisconsin Power & Light (EDGX) at the National Train Show in Milwaukee this past weekend. I can find them at Walther's in HO scale (5344), but not in N scale anywhere. I know they exist; I held the pack in my hand. Anyone have any idea who might have them?

Could have been an old Athearn set? Im guessing they wernt boxed when you saw them?

 

[Ken W]

No, they were boxed.

 

[Trucklover]

Im not sure I understand your question then... What was the manufacture of the coalporters that you saw at the show?

 

[Ken W]

That's the problem. I don't recall. Sux!

 

[ianacole]

Are these them: http://www.all-railroads.com/yardsale/0434.HTM (scroll down to N-Scale stuff)...

Could they have been redone Kato units?

 

[Ken W]

I see them in HO but not N.. Will have to call them and ask. Thanks!!

 

[Ken W]

No luck with Con-Cor; HO scale only. They did have some great customer service when I called them. Thanks.

 

[CSX Robert]

I believe they were made by LBF Company. Here is a list of private company cars they have made and the Wisconsin Power and Light Coal Porters are at the end of the list.

 

[Ken W]

Got the same thing in an internet search too. It lists a price, but not where to get them. Don't know who this list belongs to. Thanks.

 

[john_apw]

Ken,
I have 5 undec "Johnstown Coalporters" that were issued by "E&C Shops". They are unassembled so that you can put them right into the paint shop.

They come with Micro-Trains trucks, a plastic load, a sprue of details, and weights.

I bought them before I had decided on what era I was going to model, and they're too modern for me.

Let me know if you're interested, and I can try to post a photo.
-John

 

[JeffDM]

I've seen an N scale car set for Wisconsin Power & Light at a local hobby shop, but it's a little different from what you describe. It is an Athearn 5 car set, part number 11731. The label says 50' Thrall High-Side Coal Gondola, they are numbered WISX 1015, 1036, 1057, 1078 and 1099. I apologize for the delay, but it's been a while since I was back at the hobby shop to confirm what the set was.