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: Those are [[Bethlehem Pattern and Model Shop|Bethlehem]] sideframes. I bought my first 7 1/2 inch equipment from them in a visit to Bethlehem in 1963. | : Those are [[Bethlehem Pattern and Model Shop|Bethlehem]] sideframes. I bought my first 7 1/2 inch equipment from them in a visit to Bethlehem in 1963. | ||
[[File:Koster SOO Line Switcher 20161120.JPG|thumb| | [[File:Koster SOO Line Switcher 20161120.JPG|thumb|center|300px|A SOO Line Switcher built by [[Koster's Miniature Railroad Supplies, Inc|Koster's]] using [[Bethlehem Pattern and Model Shop|Bethlehem]] side frames on the trucks.]] | ||
Revision as of 09:12, 23 November 2016
History
From Large-scale Model Railroading, p 6
- Cliff Pettis of Texas introduced a low cost line of car and locomotive parts, all in 1-1/2" scale. This line changed hands many times during the thirty or more years that it was available; originally starting as "Texas Railways" which became "Miller's Backyard Railroads", followed by "Bethlehem Pattern Supply", and finally, "Texas Railway Supply Inc". It is felt that this line started many enthusiasts in 1-1/2" scale modeling.
Bill Koster wrote, November 2016:
- Those are Bethlehem sideframes. I bought my first 7 1/2 inch equipment from them in a visit to Bethlehem in 1963.
