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hoppercar
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does anyone know what ever became of coles? are they still around, or did they pass into oblivion?
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They closed down.

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Depending on what you are looking for LocoParts might be able to help. LocoParts acquired all of the original tooling for the entire Tru-Scale fittings the was developed by Mr Wilson back in the 30's 40's and 50' and sold through Coles. We are in the process of producing new permanent molds to have all the castings investment cast in Silicone bronze.
Globe and Angle valves with lost wax silicone bronze bodies are currently available in 3/16, 1/4 and 5/16 MTP sizes. There are a few of new / old stock items on hand.

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jtdute wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:28 am Depending on what you are looking for LocoParts might be able to help. LocoParts acquired all of the original tooling for the entire Tru-Scale fittings the was developed by Mr Wilson back in the 30's 40's and 50' and sold through Coles. We are in the process of producing new permanent molds to have all the castings investment cast in Silicone bronze.
Globe and Angle valves with lost wax silicone bronze bodies are currently available in 3/16, 1/4 and 5/16 MTP sizes. There are a few of new / old stock items on hand.

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I did not acquire any of Coles' items. I just acquired the original tooling for the TruScale fittings from the individual who acquired it from Mr Wilson back in the 70's. Coles was just a reseller for these fittings and valves and in later years Coles had there own patterns made and contracted others to machine the castings for them.
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In order to not perpetuate an error, and, please, accept my comments as they're intended, as I'm not down on anyone here, but readers, hopefully, will be educated in proper terminology this way.

The bronze in question is not silicone bronze. It is silicon (no e) bronze. They are two very different substances.

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I can see your original question has NOT been answered. Oblivion sounds right to me. :shock:
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steamingdon wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:55 am I can see your original question has NOT been answered. Oblivion sounds right to me. :shock:
The first response answered the question, and you're correct. It was closed, which is akin to oblivion. A loss to the hobby, as was the passing of Anton Bohaboy.

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Harold_V wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2019 3:18 pm
steamingdon wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2019 6:55 am I can see your original question has NOT been answered. Oblivion sounds right to me. :shock:
The first response answered the question, and you're correct. It was closed, which is akin to oblivion. A loss to the hobby, as was the passing of Anton Bohaboy.

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