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[http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=92086&hilit=Marty+Knox#p234739 Steve Zuiderveen posted the following on Chaski.org, 10 February 2012]: | [http://www.chaski.org/homemachinist/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=92086&hilit=Marty+Knox#p234739 Steve Zuiderveen posted the following on Chaski.org, 10 February 2012]: | ||
The Allen Models line has been sold to a new company, Allen Models of Michigan, LLC. The principles are Marty and Karen Knox, and myself, Steve Zuiderveen. We will have a several month transition as we get the inventory from California to Michigan--as soon as Marty finishes the overhaul of the Cumbres and Toltec #463! In the meantime, I am answering questions at allenmodels@aol.com , or may be reached at (443) 536-1181. | : The Allen Models line has been sold to a new company, Allen Models of Michigan, LLC. The principles are Marty and Karen Knox, and myself, Steve Zuiderveen. We will have a several month transition as we get the inventory from California to Michigan--as soon as Marty finishes the overhaul of the Cumbres and Toltec #463! In the meantime, I am answering questions at allenmodels@aol.com , or may be reached at (443) 536-1181. | ||
Steve Zuiderveen | : Steve Zuiderveen | ||
Allen Models of Michigan, LLC | : Allen Models of Michigan, LLC | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 13:03, 18 September 2014
External Links
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New 0-4-0
From Daris A Nevil:
- Spoke with Marty Knox on Saturday, March 16, 2014. He mentioned that Allen Models is designing a new engine. It will be an 0-4-0 which will use the Allen Mogul wheels and cylinders.
- Marty himself announced the new locomotive on Chaski.org one week later.
The new Allen Models of Michigan 0-4-0 switcher using Mogul cylinders and valve gear, Consolidation drivers, and an American cab. Photo by Marty Knox.
Progress as of September 2014. Marty mentioned that new wheel castings would be available in the future that are more appropriate for narrow gauge equipment.
See also Progress Report Sept 2014 on Chaski.org.
Builders
This sections contains models built using Allen Models castings and drawings.
Mogul
John Greiner's Allen Mogul. From DiscoverLiveSteam.com, 2013.
10 Wheeler
10 Wheeler Rob wrote on 10 March 2014:
- Here is a pic of completed locomotive. It was built over an 8 or 9 year period, with many of lifes interuptions along the way. Waiting for spring for its first firing.
Sale to Allen Models of Michigan, LLC
Steve Zuiderveen posted the following on Chaski.org, 10 February 2012:
- The Allen Models line has been sold to a new company, Allen Models of Michigan, LLC. The principles are Marty and Karen Knox, and myself, Steve Zuiderveen. We will have a several month transition as we get the inventory from California to Michigan--as soon as Marty finishes the overhaul of the Cumbres and Toltec #463! In the meantime, I am answering questions at allenmodels@aol.com , or may be reached at (443) 536-1181.
- Steve Zuiderveen
- Allen Models of Michigan, LLC