Trainworx - N scale - Legends of the Road Tri-State Commodities Customized Semis - Arriving Soon

Dear N Scale Customers; These Two Legends of the Road Tri-State Commodotities Customized Semis will be in our warehouse soon and shipping to everyone who ordered! There are a few left but supplies are extremely limited and will be sold on a first come, first served basis so act now if you don't want to miss out!

Tri State Commodities believes that customers deserve on time quality service, and dong this takes the right people and the right equipment.

Jack Shupe started Tri State Commodities of Greely Colorado in 1971. Jack's sons Gregg and Grant are part owners and have been with the company since high school in the late 70s. Gregg and Grant's wives and children work at the Shupe family owned and operated business. Many of the Tri State drivers have been making on time deliveries for the company for decades and have their names painted on the door of the trucks they drive.

Tri State has a fleet of nearly 50 trucks and none of them are new, (you won't see any DEF at this facility). They were pulling a W900A into the shop for an oil change while I was there and it had high door handles which puts it into the 1960s to very early 1970s vintage. The shop is a busy place building trucks from the frame up and keeping the fleet in top condition. The fleet is comprised of roughly 96% Kenworth W900s, (saw a Pete 379 there and another 379 was on the road). All of the Tri State trucks are set up to get deliveries done on time with big power coming from Cat or Cummins. These trucks all have personality and even have individual names on the back of the cab or sleeper. Greg Shupe has custom built and restored 6 different A model W900s.

"Toads Pad" started out as a 1882 W900A. Greg stretched the frame and added a smooth riding air suspension. Power was upgraded to a 525 horse N14 Cummins and a Roadranger 18 speed transmission. A new Aerodyne sleeper was coupled to the original cab so that modern air ride cab suspension could be utilized underneath. A custom new Burgundy interior was added to the inside of the cab and sleeper. The truck is finished in a custom orange and white Midnight Sun paint job with lots of chrome, graphics and pin striping.

"American Graffiti" Is another early 80's W900A. Greg also custom built and restored this truck from the frame up in the Tri State shop. Power comes from a 525 hp N14 Cummins and is transferred through a 15 speed Roadranger transmission. The original 60" flat top sleeper was coupled to the cab and a cab air suspension was added as well as a new sound deadening interior for driver comfort. The familiar Tri State custom Midnight Sun paint scheme was applied as well as graphics and pin stripping. Greg finished the truck with new chrome stacks, bumper and air cleaners.

Both of these trucks are show trucks but you won't find them at a show; these are daily drivers and the best place to find them is on the road. It is my pleasure to recognize the Shupe family and the men and women at Tri State Commodities by bringing to N scale these "LEGENDS OF THE ROAD".

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Product Details

		Trainworx - N Scale - Kenworth W900A w/Aerodyne Sleeper & Dry Bulk Trailer #25 - Tri-State Commodities - Toads Pad - Orange/Cream - Expected Release Date: 2022-12-01 744-590011	$64.95
		Trainworx - N Scale - Kenworth W900A w/60in Flattop Sleeper & Grain Trailer #213 - Tri-State Commodities - American Graffiti - Orange/Cream - Expected Release Date: 2022-12-01 744-590012	$64.95

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