Vintage Prototype Catalog Reprints

Through the years, FMW has collected a number of vintage, prototype, catalogs in our effort to bring our customers the most accurate and detailed models possible. Seeing the value these hard to find catalogs can bring to both modelers and enthusiasts alike, we have decided to begin reproducing them for our customers.


Allis-Chalmers Saw Mill Machinery/Parts Catalog Reprint, circa 1907-1914



This indespensible companion to the saw mill equiptment models released by model railroad manufacters and books like Sawmill Modeling, by Morgan Griffiths; this catalog offers detailed photos, descriptions, and uses for the equiptment used in American sawmills around the time First World War (and used for decades thereafter). A must have for anyone modeling a logging railroad!

Bulletin/Leaflet Titles (“Chapters”):

  • Reliance Dog with Automatic Lever.
  • Transfer Machinery.
  • Allis-Chalmers Horizontal Band Resaw.
  • Allis-Chalmers Edgers.
  • Trout Power Set Works.
  • Log Machinery.
  • Trimmers, Slashers and Cut-Off Saws.
  • Carriage Feeds.

This high quality, vintage catalog reprint features the following:

  • Comb bound with clear plastic covers front and back.
  • Color laser printed on high-quality, 8½"x11", 28lb. paper.
  • Color covers and highlights, where appropriate.
  • 43 double-sided, paper pages; 46 total. Or 89 printed pages total.
  • Reproduced in its entirety, no edits or omissions, for complete, historical accuracy.

Stock No.
Description
Price
FMW-5001 Allis-Chalmers Saw Mill Machinery/Parts Catalog Reprint, circa 1907-1914 $30.00




Seattle Frog & Switch Co. Catalog Reprint, circa 1917




Of great use to anyone making their own switches, hand laying their own track, or anyone just interested in the details real switches; this catalog provides a wealth of info. Covers small industrial, heavy mainline, and everything in between. Good for all scales and gauges!

Subjects Covered:

  • Rail sections and dimensions, track bolt dimensions, spike dimensions.
  • Switch point designs.
  • Tie rods and throw bars.
  • Industrial turn-outs and metal ties.
  • Frog designs (both sprung and un-sprung).
  • Guard rails.
  • Ground throws and switch stands.
  • Crossings.
  • Derails and track maintenance tools.

This high quality, vintage catalog reprint features the following:

  • Comb bound with clear plastic covers front and back.
  • Color laser printed on high-quality, 11"x8½", 28lb. paper.
  • Color covers.
  • 46 single-sided, paper pages.
  • Reproduced in its entirety, no edits or omissions, for complete, historical accuracy.
Stock No.
Description
Price
FMW-5002 Seattle Frog & Switch Co. Catalog Reprint, circa 1917 $20.00




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Rev. 3/28/2014.