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hobbytown of Boston News 05/08/2022

We finally were able to wrestle it away from the old host and have contracted a new host. The new site is almost ready to be launched but we still have bugs in there, however they’re slowly being worked out. 

The new site will be more interactive with pictures of the parts fora more accurate reference when ordering.

Our newest addition is our Motor Close Coupling Kit. This kit comes complete with our newest part, Part No. 2150-2 which is a 2mm horned ball, as well as our older 3/32″ horned ball, Part No. 2150

We developed this with the new 2mm shaft motors, and the re powering people in mind. You can now close couple an older traditional 3/32″ gearbox shaft to a new 2mm motor with three easy pieces, and all in under 1/2″. They have met with very positive reviews.

You can re power no less than 10 locomotives with one kit. I’ve included a few examples, courtesy of Ken Clark, of the Re-power/re-gear message board, and the inspiration for this kit.

The kit costs $24.00 + $6.00 shipping.

This kit was reviewed in Model Railroad News, a White River publication.

We still sell our traditional Universal Coupling Kits, all kits are $6.00

COUPLING KITS: Besides the two kits previously offered, we are offering a third kit. They are as follows:

1000000K  2 complete sets, 3/32” X 3/32”.   

1000000K-2  2 complete sets, 2mm X 2mm.   

1000000K-3  2 complete sets, hybrid, 3/32” X 2mm.  

AEROTRAIN POWER CHASSIS:  We sent out more than 6 dozen Aerotrain chassis kits, and so far no complaints, in fact we even received a few videos of the chassis performing on a customers layout, and it performed flawlessly! Modification of existing parts is labor intense, but these kits will now be offered in several configurations, from suggestions of our subscribers. Please see the Aerotrain tab above for more information.

All prices DO NOT include shipping & Handling.

Please keep supporting RMC, HO Collector, Model Railroad News and all the White River Productions magazines, it’s rather obvious they support us!

Please remember to support your local hobby shop, no matter what your interest. This may be just a hobby to you but to them it’s a way of life.

 And lastly I’m still the only one answering emails so please be patient, every email will be addressed and answered.

All the very best,

Nick DeBenedetto

nick@hobbytownofboston.com