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Can anyone identify this kit:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300379213461

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Hi Tanked. It was made by MEW (metal engineering works). The company was noted for making items from diecast or brass of unique models no one else made. I have a G.R.R. caboose and a GE 44 ton engine Carl
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Hi Tanked. It was made by MEW (metal engineering works). The company was noted for making irems from diecast or brass of unique models no one else made. I have a G.R.R. caboose and a GE 44 ton engine Carl

Originally posted by VintageHO - March 09 2010 :  3:07:20 PM



Thanks VHO
Looks like its in the 'hen's teeth' category as to availability.
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I found it, just took picture Carl


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That caboose could only be cuter if it had big, round, puppy-dog eyes.
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Hi Tanked. It was made by MEW (metal engineering works). The company was noted for making items from diecast or brass of unique models no one else made. I have a G.R.R. caboose and a GE 44 ton engine Carl

Originally posted by VintageHO - March 09 2010 :  3:07:20 PM



I dug around & I think the Company might be 'Model Engineering Works', possibly was based in California.
Anyone know the history of the Company?
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hope this points you in right direction ken
the offset caboose
http://www.hoseeker.org/mew/mewcatalog1964pg06.jpg

http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=6455784
http://www.blujay.com/item/HO-Train-accessory-Model-Engineering-Works-206-15080406-2142531
http://www.blujay.com/item/HO-Train-accessory-Model-Engineering-Works-805-15080406-2144692

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I stand corrected. It is Model Engineering Works not metal
here is a picture of a one of their items. Carl


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you used right initials u were right ken
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hi carl,i might find the odd answer but you have the goods haha ken
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After I posted the info yesterday, I was wondering if it was Model or Metal It took me til today to figure it out, After I found the Bus...
I have others. I have to dig them out. I found The GE 44 Ton engine, have to take picture. will post later. Carl

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quote:
I stand corrected. It is Model Engineering Works not metal
here is a picture of a one of their items. Carl

/tyco/forum/uploaded/vintageho/MEW Bus.jpg


Originally posted by VintageHO - March 10 2010 :  4:35:50 PM



I stumbled on a website that covered this type of loco/conveyance - I think it may be a 'Skunk Railbus M-80'
See 3rd photo down in article below

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The railbus is by Mack Trucks too the Bulldog one from WW1
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Oh man,that Mack railbus is hawt!

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I just tripped over this auction for the MEW Bobber Boose. Ends later today. Carl

http://cgi.ebay.com/HO-Scale-MEW-diecast-metal-undec-20-Bobber-Caboose-ex-/400124148088?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item5d2941f978

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