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Thank you for visiting Phil's Narrow Gauge. The cars and accessories found on these pages are built in 1:20.3 scale now recognized as F scale and represent Colorado Narrow Gauge. All cars and parts are individually manufactured in my shop.

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Effective September 14, 2014 and for the Foreseeable Future

I have no kits in stock nor do I plan to manufacture any in the near future other than what's posted in the current update. Any kits produced will be of a limited run nature. No kits will be produced for the sake of having kits on the shelf for random purchases. After 16 years of doing just that, it's time for me to focus on my projects with the occasional run of a "limited run" kit. Watch for updates.

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March 20, 2025 Update

The 7/8ths project is completed. Nothing more will be manufactured. In stock are 2 flatcars, 5 boxcar 85 and 4 boxcar 147. A few pair of trucks and lots of the stainless strap steps. When they're gone, they're gone.

I have some major clean up to do in the shop. A couple machinery projects to prepare for the RPO project and some general upkeep of existing machinery.

As always, the best way to contact me is via email. I answer all emails. If you don't get a response, check your spam folder. I answer all emails not trying to sell swampland.

Shipping continues to be expensive and will continue to be even more expensive. I do check prices with USPS, UPS and FedEx. Sometimes cheaper isn't better. I will work with you.

Raw material prices are up. I shop around for the best materials and prices but I can't control the massive inflation we've all suffered the last 4 years. The only good news is when the price increases are divided up between lots of kits, it's a little more tolerable. I strive to hold cost to an affordable level.

RPO 66 Update

Finally guys and gals, my thoughts have been moving to the RPO project. I have a couple masters to get printed in brass but have been studying pictures of models in various scales versus the actual car. I do have a Quick Pic book on #60. It's kinda the same car but different. One thing I've noticed is the center of the under frame is planked. Between the car bolsters. Not around the trucks or to the end beams, but between. I've not seen any models in any scale that do that. If any of you have thoughts, send them. I'm open to building it either way. The only thing that comes to mind for me is insulation to keep the car warmer in winter months.

Another item I'm thinking about is the wire for the truss rods. Instead of using the standard brass wire, I'm chewing on black anodized aluminum craft wire. While I slightly oversized the truss rod queen post, their unique style, in white metal, maybe a little soft when shaping brass over them. I won't know that until I make up a test car or at least a test frame to mount all the hardware to.

I have all 50 spots signed up for an RPO kit. At present, I have 6 on the waiting list should any of the 50 change their minds. We'll see how that works out. I have almost all the brass masters I need for the RPO. I do need 1 more grab iron kind of step used on the end buffer. 4 per car. I have the 3D drawing but do to shipping cost with Shapeways, want to be sure I don't need anything else. Also need to make numerous spin casting molds.

This page was last updated on 03/20/2025

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