Gary Raymond of Gary Raymond Wheels reports that Aristocraft Corporation, successful manufacturer of a line of "large scale" trains, is considering production of a line of 1:32 models. According to Gary, Aristocraft is considering a Consolidation of the usual plastic and electric construction, and also ROLLING STOCK!

What a concept. True 1:32 scale box cars, gondolas, tank cars, hoppers... and dare hope for CABOOSES and PASSENGER CARS? If the idea of this excites you, and would cause you to part with some of your hobby budget, please contact the folks at Aristocraft and let them know what you think.

To the Editor(s),

Hi folks! I've gotten a few petitions from your article posted about us on your web site. However, your article is not completely correct. It is true that we are considering a 1:32 2-8-0 Harriman Steam Loco. We exhibited a mock-up of one at the Atlantic City Large Scale show in September to solicit consumer opinion.

However, we have not considered doing any 1:32 rolling stock. Any decision to go ahead with 1:32 rolling stock will depend on the sales of the 1:32 loco. So, at this point, all we are looking into is this one engine as a single-run limited-edition production. If people support the product, of course, we will revise our plans and expand the line. But, as of right now, we are not looking beyond this one locomotive.

Thanks,

Jonathan Polk
Aristo-Craft Trains

(Regardless, I say it can't hurt to let them know if you indeed are in the market for 1:32 scale rolling stock with Aristrocraft quality! -Richard)