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Post by alcocentury on Feb 20, 2024 14:22:48 GMT -8
Thanks. Waiting with baited breath.
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Post by ambluco on Feb 20, 2024 14:43:33 GMT -8
I see where you said you emailed them with your order via one of the email addresses on the website. You can't email them your order. You have to order it thought their order system at the ToyTrainHeaven.com website (this is their consumer arm). You won't have to pre-pay but will need to supply a CC. Then you get an email. Guess my post and question on 18 February was not relevant. Point was that I have never pre-ordered and wondered if I would receive acknowledgement from Bowser. Maybe it wasn't an intelligent question. |
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 20, 2024 14:54:24 GMT -8
Thanks. Waiting with baited breath. That can be cleared up with a bit of dental work. Or perhaps fewer anchovies on your Caesar salad. Ed |
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Post by alcocentury on Feb 20, 2024 17:25:53 GMT -8
Used the email address in the announcement with required info(name, address etc). !s I said, have never pre-ordered before. Thanks for the "funny" will consider the source in yhe future.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 22, 2024 20:32:55 GMT -8
Here's a little something showing a C-415 in logging service--love that engine sound! Ed |
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Post by The Ferro Kid on Feb 23, 2024 4:51:26 GMT -8
Wow! Nice find!
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Post by milgentrains on Feb 23, 2024 8:01:18 GMT -8
I have no need for a C-415, I'll take two.
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Post by Judge Doom on Feb 29, 2024 4:13:41 GMT -8
Anyone that was on the old (original, OG) Atlas forum remembers all the multi-page wish/want/you-should-make threads and speculation on people wanting a C415, C430, SDP45, etc from Atlas or anyone else willing to step up to the stone and pull out the sword.
Finally, the legions of fans of the hallowed C415 will be satiated, and the prophecy fulfilled!
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Post by riogrande on Feb 29, 2024 4:43:04 GMT -8
Anyone that was on the old (original, OG) Atlas forum remembers all the multi-page wish/want/you-should-make threads and speculation on people wanting a C415, C430, SDP45, etc from Atlas or anyone else willing to step up to the stone and pull out the sword. Finally, the legions of fans of the hallowed C415 will be satiated, and the prophecy fulfilled! Fans of the SDL39 as well. Still one major wish items, the so called Amtrak passenger engine, P00CH is still waiting to be done. I don't need any but many do. |
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 29, 2024 5:59:40 GMT -8
Still one major wish item... is still waiting to be done. I don't need any but many do. SDP40 Ed |
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Post by dti406 on Feb 29, 2024 6:47:10 GMT -8
Still one major wish item... is still waiting to be done. I don't need any but many do. SDP40 Ed Also, Alco S5, S6, T6 and Lima 750-1000-1200 HP Switchers (All the same carbody). Rick Jesionowski |
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Post by typhoon on Feb 29, 2024 6:49:17 GMT -8
Also, Alco S5, S6, T6 and Lima 750-1000-1200 HP Switchers (All the same carbody). Rick Jesionowski Baldwin and Lima center cabs. Passenger Sharks would be nice as well. |
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Post by Baikal on Feb 29, 2024 6:50:37 GMT -8
Anyone that was on the old (original, OG) Atlas forum remembers all the multi-page wish/want/you-should-make threads and speculation on people wanting a C415, C430, SDP45, etc from Atlas or anyone else willing to step up to the stone and pull out the sword. Finally, the legions of fans of the hallowed C415 will be satiated, and the prophecy fulfilled! Fans of the SDL39 as well. Still one major wish items, the so called Amtrak passenger engine, P00CH is still waiting to be done. I don't need any but many do.
I checked the results of the three big "most wanted diesels" surveys conducted in January 2008, 2010, and 2013. Total of aboout 400 respondents on 3 or 4 locomotive-heavy model RR forums. The question was in the form of "List up to five locomotives..."
With the C-415 on the way, the Alco S-5 / S-6 / T-6 is the only remaining model to be done from the top-10 or so across all three surveys. That's if you consider the current the GP35 offereings "Genesis quality".
The P30CH never made it into the top 13 in any of the three surveys. It only garnered a few votes, I'd have to look at the raw numbers. It's an example of the "vocal minority", was never a player. Well maybe now. Probably not, but the field is thin. I'd guess a high-level SW1 would be more popular.
I'll post links to summaries of the three surveys later today so people can review.
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Post by 12bridge on Feb 29, 2024 7:19:27 GMT -8
There is still plenty of switchers that could stand to be done in high end.
SW1001
SW1
T6
S6
Frankly, the entire Alco S series actually.. The warmed over Atlas S4 was a big letdown.
GE 70Ter
I dare say a GE 25Ter might do well today..
I hold my breath for the Rapido 44T
I looked into possibly doing an MP15T as my first full shell, but it does not share a drive with anything. Its just different enough.
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Post by riogrande on Feb 29, 2024 8:13:03 GMT -8
I'd like to see a Genesis level GP35.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 29, 2024 8:44:13 GMT -8
I recently heard someone might be doing these. Can't recall who, but it was enough to get me looking at the various zebra stripe Santa Fe versions. I did that research on January 13, so around then. I'd HAVE to get one of those! Ed |
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Post by lvrr325 on Feb 29, 2024 10:26:56 GMT -8
Supposedly Rapido hinted they will do the Baldwins.
I wonder if someone couldn't do the baby face cab units? Only 22 made, but New York Central had them. We got the Centipede and there was only 54 of those. They could use the same frame and drive as an RF16 or possibly an FA, the resin shell out there is made to fit a Proto FA2 drive. That would save some money on the tooling.
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Post by mdq on Apr 1, 2024 9:02:09 GMT -8
I think I will get one  Of course I will |
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Post by dti406 on Apr 1, 2024 9:19:22 GMT -8
Supposedly Rapido hinted they will do the Baldwins. I wonder if someone couldn't do the baby face cab units? Only 22 made, but New York Central had them. We got the Centipede and there was only 54 of those. They could use the same frame and drive as an RF16 or possibly an FA, the resin shell out there is made to fit a Proto FA2 drive. That would save some money on the tooling. The problem being from what I read, is that the NYC, CNJ and MP units were all very different including the wheelbase which makes it very unlikely they would ever see the light of day, but I know I would get some if they were available. Rick Jesionowski |
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Post by lvrr325 on Apr 1, 2024 10:51:10 GMT -8
Strange thing happened on these. My normal source, salesman told me Bowser was selling them direct only, they would not have them. So I email Bowser and ask if I set up an account can I get some and tell them why. A few days later I get a flyer from my regular place, they will have them. So I did a preorder there.
Preorders on these close April 4th
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Post by GP40P-2 on Apr 1, 2024 17:23:53 GMT -8
Strange thing happened on these. My normal source, salesman told me Bowser was selling them direct only, they would not have them. So I email Bowser and ask if I set up an account can I get some and tell them why. A few days later I get a flyer from my regular place, they will have them. So I did a preorder there. Preorders on these close April 4th So maybe the “English’s” denotes direct only, low mark up products, while the “Bowser” name is general wide spread distribution? |
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Post by lvrr325 on Apr 1, 2024 17:50:41 GMT -8
Strange thing happened on these. My normal source, salesman told me Bowser was selling them direct only, they would not have them. So I email Bowser and ask if I set up an account can I get some and tell them why. A few days later I get a flyer from my regular place, they will have them. So I did a preorder there. Preorders on these close April 4th So maybe the “English’s” denotes direct only, low mark up products, while the “Bowser” name is general wide spread distribution? No, I think somebody just messed up and my direct inquiry got someone to make a phone call or two and fix the problem. |
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Of course I will