Parmele and Sturgis was the name of a well known hobby shop in New Haven, CT. The owners were members of The New Haven Society of Model Engineers, and also producers of heavy cast brass or bronze kits, to build 0 scale model electric outline locomotives. Kits known are a box cab and EP-3, during the years immediately prior to WWII.
A YouTube video showing a New Haven GE EP3 Electric engine by Parmele & Sturges vintage O scale 1938-41. Double motor, bronze castings, running with outside 3rd rail.
Parmete and Sturgis Model Builder magazine, April 1940 |
Parmete and Sturgis 1/4 inch scale New Haven Electric Passenger Locomotive |
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