i feel for you i went thru a similar thing sent my loco out in march & didnt get it till dec 8 with alot of emails pm & phone calls but it all turned out ok, hope you have the same outcome
When I did get an email back from him in October he had said that some personal things had gotten in the way of his work. He said then he would send my engine back. However I have not seen it nor did I get a response asking if he had shipped it yet.
well if people are out money or even a locomotive, which cost you money, file a complaint with his local police. dont give up. also if you have facebook, try and track him down there too.