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Welcome
to the fourteenth edition of The
Eureka Times.
With the end of 2007 rapidly nearing, we here at Eureka Models have been
making plans for what is shaping up to be a busy 2008, with no less than five
projects expected to arrive throughout 2008.
“N606 Trainpak” (LCH/CCH with CHG van), C38, CPH/CTH, VR R class and
NSWGR 40 class diesel are on target for a 2008 delivery.
In addition, we have been reflecting on the first four years of our
existence and have decided to share some of the success of our first two
projects with those who have supported us. This will take the form of a
Certificate of Appreciation which is enclosed with this newsletter with full
details outlined below. That
should be enough to keep us busy, so let’s get on with it.
Eureka Models – Certificate of Appreciation: (No longer available)
It
is four years now since Eureka Models started work on it’s first projects. Two
projects have now been successfully delivered and in the process we have learnt
much, including the need for patience. Ten projects are currently underway and
we here at Eureka Models are very much aware that this program is only possible
because of the degree of support that we have received from our customers. As
a way of saying thank you to our supporters, we are making available a
“Certificate of Appreciation” which entitles the recipient to $75 off any of
our currently “in-stock” models (620/720s and AD60 class Garratt). The
certificates are not transferable and must be exercised before the end of
January, 2008. Items
that are currently in stock are as follows: We have reasonable supplies of AD60s in plain, weathered and with or without sound in the following numbers:
We are nearing the end of our stocks of 620/720s and have only ‘with sound’ models in the following versions:
The
Three Projects due in early 2008: 1.
The LCH/CCH and CHG “N606” Trainpak As
the accompanying photographs show, this project is nearing completion and the
factory is telling us that this project is likely to be the first project
delivered in 2008. In fact, we may even see them in January, 2008 before Chinese
New Year. As previously announced ten packs of LCHs and CCHs and a mixed pack of
five LCHs and five CCHs will be available. At least five sets of numbers will be
available for a total of 50 different numbered vehicles.
The
price of the “N606” Trainpak is now $345 which includes ten LCH/CCH hoppers
and a CHG guards van.. For those who wish to purchase further LCH/CCH hoppers
but do not require further CHG vans, the “N606” Trainpak will be available
without the CHG van at $295 per pack. The CHG guards van will be available
separately at $49.95. 2.
The CPH/CTH Rail Motor set This
project continues to progress smoothly with few hold-ups. Sound files are in the
hands of QSI and we only have to receive and approve the tongue and groove body
for the project to be complete. Production of long lead time items has been
underway for several months and the factory has said that we should expect
delivery in January, 2008 but we will in all likelihood see them in March after
Chinese New Year. 3.
The C38
This
project is also nearing completion. Sound files are with the factory as is the
artwork. The factory is also threatening to delivery this project in January but
in view of the likely delivery of the above two projects we are asking for a
March/April delivery for this project. Two
projects for the second half of 2008 The
R Class We
are expecting a pilot model of the R class before the end of this year. Progress
is still painfully slow but we are seeing progress at last.
To all those who have placed orders for the R class and are
waiting patiently we apologise for the slowness of the project. The
NSWGR 40 Class A1A-A1A Diesel
The drawings for the 40 class have been approved and tooling has
commenced. Those who have the task of checking drawings for a project say that
these are the best set of drawings that we have received on any project so far.
Progress to date on this project is such that we are confident of a delivery
date sometime in the second half of 2008. The model will be available with QSI
sound.
The
2008 Six In 2008 we expect to start accepting orders for the following projects once they reach the drawings complete stage:
The
K class Drawings
are complete and the factory is still pressuring us to give permission to start
the tooling. We intend starting the tooling for this project in early 2008 for a
2009 delivery. The
AD60 As
the above photo by Ray Pilgrim shows there are a lot of AD60s now in every day
(and night) revenue earning service. We are still holding a small number of
models against orders, so if you have not yet received yours please contact us
to arrange delivery. Diistribution:
In
line with Eureka’s policy of making its products available through selected
retail outlets at an appropriate time, the following retailers now carry Eureka
products. Branch
Line - Croydon VIC Other
retail outlets are progressively being appointed. Ron
Cunningham
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