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Boulder Valley Models
On30 Apex 14-ton Mini Climax Loco
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"The Little Bitty Mini Max"
If Bachmann's 28-ton On30 Climax is "just too big" for your layout
... we have the perfect solution!
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*** (Kits/Prices) *** Wood-Burner *** Coal-Burner *** Detailing *** Sound/FAQ *** Malarky Bros. ***
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The BVM "Little Bitty Mini-Max" is a very accurate model of the 14-ton "Apex" locomotives (a Climax knock-off) produced by the Malarky Bros. Locomotive Works exclusively for 30" gauge railroads. The kit will convert the smooth-running Bachmann HO Climax into a Mini-Max well suited for 15" radius curves and even running down to about 12" radius.
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"Just the right size!"
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Yup! As you can see here, the Little Bitty Mini Max 14-ton loco is quite a bit smaller than the Bachmann 28-ton On30 Climax. It's just the right size for small or medium layouts ... LOADED with character and DETAILS galore! This little loco just screams "narrow gauge" ... and the kit is carefully designed to allow room for a full crew and space for a sound decoder and speaker if desired. Photo courtesy Alan Carroll.
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July 8, 2007 update -- This loco has proven much more popular than we expected! We've been making them continually since the intro and are now very close to completing the reservations on hand. The Bachmann HO mechanism has been discontinued and the supplies are starting to dwindle ... check availability of those and order soon!
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Now accepting ADVANCE RESERVATIONS!
Simply decide which version you prefer and send us an email with your name, quantity and type desired -- please DO NOT SEND PAYMENT at this time. When your kit is ready, we'll send a notification by email and request payment at that time. We are currently producing both versions and filling reservations as quickly as possible.
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Our most detailed kit yet!
The Apex Mini Max features the top-quality castings you'd expect from BVM, with major assemblies such as the front deck, boiler, cab and on-board tender ... plus LOADS of details, including front & rear steps, optional poling pockets, number board, front & rear oil headlights, stack, sand dome, bell, piping, cab seats, boot-boiler firebox with back-head and steam dome, fuel load (wood or coal), water filler and two toolboxes. Basically, everything you see here except the HO drive unit, paint, lettering and figures. Wow!
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The Apex Mini Max is offered in TWO versions ...
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#251 Apex WOOD-Burner ... Reserve Now!
Features distinctive diamond smokestack and firewood load. Intro price will be $65.00 w/ free shipping. Please DO NOT SEND payment -- just send an email with your name, quantity and type desired. We'll send you an email notification when your kit is ready and request payment at that time!
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#252 Apex COAL-Burner ... Reserve Now!
Features tapered smokestack and coal load. Intro price will be $65.00 w/ free shipping. Please DO NOT SEND payment -- just send an email with your name, quantity and type desired. We'll send you an email notification when your kit is ready and request payment at that time!
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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: You'll need a Bachmann HO SCALE 50-ton Climax to provide the drive unit ... along with your choice of paints, glue (ACC or 5-minute epoxy), figures and any additional "clutter" you may wish for added character! The Mini Max provides space for a SMALL sound decoder (not included) ... such as the Soundtraxx DS-090LC Light Steam or small Lok-Sound decoder. There is room in the tender for a 1/2" x 1" oval speaker and a second or alternate speaker (same size or 3/4" round) may be installed in the cab roof. (Bachmann HO Climax recently discontinued -- check availability before ordering!)
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INTERMEDIATE SKILL LEVEL: The kit has been carefully designed for straightforward assembly, however it does include a number of small pieces and it does requires some care to fit pieces properly around the HO mechanism. If you've built any of our other loco, railcar, speeder or premium freight kits, you'll have no trouble following the detailed, illustrated instructions ... but we don't recommend this as your very first resin kit!
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"Rare Photo"
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Special thanks to our friends at the Weiss & Heimer Historical Society for uncovering the fascinating history of the Malarky Bros. Locomotive Works and their production of interesting and unusual locomotives built exclusively for 30" gauge railroads. We look forward to reproducing more of these great prototypes in the future. Rare photo from the only known Malarky Bros. catalog -- the original Apex 14-ton loco with eldest brother Izzy Fuller Malarky at the throttle.
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News Flash! Xeodon offers custom parts for Apex!
Although the Apex is already loaded with details, there are many ways to customize and personalize your locomotive. Photo at right shows alternate STACK and DOME available from Don Kralik at Xeodon Designs. We'll be showing more in our "Detailing" section and look forward to seeing your Apex in the BVM Gallery!
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July 8, 2007 -- Xeodon has discontinued regular operations -- however, we have permission to reproduce these parts. We'll introduce those and add more pages to this section as time allows. Thank you!
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*** (Kits/Prices) *** Wood-Burner *** Coal-Burner *** Detailing *** Sound/FAQ *** Malarky Bros. ***
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Kit designs, text & photos copyright (c) 2006 Dallas Mallerich III
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