Here's a picture of the pilot model of the Kawasaki car. We've been showing it at the fall shows and the response is great. We are working on the final design changes. The laser cut parts will be styrene. The AC pods at the ends of the corrugated center roof will be resin castings with etched stainless grills on top. BLMA has produced a set of custom etched side vents; we're also using their fans to represent the 24" fans in the air conditioning units.

We've refined the car sides and created internal parts. We're working on an easy to use window insert for flush mounting. All the graphics have been created in an electronic file which has been sent out to Microscale (a second time) and we're awaiting pricing.

We've been told about a metallic paint that simulates stainless steel and we're hoping to give it a try this summer to see how it looks.

COACHES	QUANTITY	BUILT
700-749	50	1990
750-766	17	1997
767-781	15	2001
900-932	33	2005

Note: 700-766 are pretty much identical.

The First Production Model of the Kawasaki Bi Level car will be on display at the following shows this fall:

New England Model Train EXPO
Saturday,  December 6,  10am - 5pm
Sunday, December 7,  10am - 4pm
Royal Plaza Trade Center
181 Boston Post Road West,  Route 20, Marlborough, MA
Adults $7, Seniors $6, Children under 12 free
Info- www.hubdiv.org

Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show
Saturday, January 24, 2009  9am - 5pm
Sunday, January 25, 2009  10am - 5pm
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA
Daily Admission $10.00, Children under 15 free with an adult
Info-  www.AmherstRail.org

Greater Worcester Model Train Show and Sale
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Auburn Elks Club, Rte. 12, Auburn, MA.
Info- ralphkimball@charter.net

  Click here to contact Railroad Depot for additional information on the shows.