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Post by iccn1000 on Sept 24, 2014 6:42:34 GMT -8
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Post by cprail3000 on Sept 24, 2014 8:15:38 GMT -8
They are starting to look rather good. I think this could get expensive.!!!
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Post by atsfan on Sept 24, 2014 12:39:25 GMT -8
I wonder why they are orange?
They look nice.
Canadian roads only right?
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Post by Canadian Atlantic on Sept 24, 2014 14:51:20 GMT -8
They do look very nice. I wasn't even considering these units but maybe a pair for run through power...
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Post by bigblow69 on Sept 24, 2014 15:58:37 GMT -8
I wonder why they are orange? They look nice. Canadian roads only right? Looks like a close match to faded CP Rail Action Red |
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Post by jbilbrey on Sept 24, 2014 17:00:44 GMT -8
Good news is that it looks like we might be getting the Genesis-quality SD40-2. Bad news is that we are getting a GMD, not an EMD SD40-2. All joking aside, Bowser appears to have done a good job with this SD40-2. It's too bad that the Intermountain SD40-2 didn't look as good as this model. I think Bowser did a better job with their rendition of the HT-C truck, especially in the area around the inboard traction motor yoke. Some of the lift-rings appear to be photo-etched like Plano parts vs. formed wire rings. The cut-levers also look well-done, especially the ones with the second loop.
James Bilbrey
LaVergne, TN
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Post by ChessieFan1978 on Sept 24, 2014 17:28:03 GMT -8
They look good, from what I can see!
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Post by carrman on Sept 24, 2014 17:48:33 GMT -8
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Post by bdhicks on Sept 24, 2014 17:49:45 GMT -8
I'll plan on picking up the DME model. The way these look, it's a pity DME didn't have more.
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Post by oldmuley on Sept 24, 2014 18:12:27 GMT -8
Where are we seeing the road names? I'd be interested in FURX and GCFX / Alstom Canada (if those are true GMD sd40-2's).
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Post by carrman on Sept 24, 2014 18:12:31 GMT -8
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Post by catt on Sept 24, 2014 18:48:09 GMT -8
These beauties are going to be pricey,but I'm not complaining because if I could afford them I would want several of each.  |
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Post by thb401 on Sept 24, 2014 18:59:31 GMT -8
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2014 19:22:18 GMT -8
These look great for GMD's. If they do EMD"s, tons will be sold. My only problem with it is the coupler opening. It's HUGE! Maybe for 18" radius curves? Unfortunately, I have no need for any. This is probably the best yet, so far.
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Post by runs2waynoka on Sept 24, 2014 19:41:52 GMT -8
I'll plan on picking up the DME model. The way these look, it's a pity DME didn't have more. IIRC, two of the units Bowser is doing, DME 6097 and ICE 6217 have been retired in the last year or so... The ICE 6215 is still going strong, it's been touring the BNSF for the last couple months. |
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Post by fp7 on Sept 24, 2014 19:49:57 GMT -8
Where are we seeing the road names? I'd be interested in FURX and GCFX / Alstom Canada (if those are true GMD sd40-2's). All of the GCFX (dark gray units with orange stripe) rebuilds done by Alstom Canada used CN SD40s. The FURX/GCFX (green and silver) rebuilds were also mostly based on SD40s, but a number of SD40-2s were used (mostly ex-CP). Not all of the SD40-2s used were of GMD origin. Roman |
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Post by runs2waynoka on Sept 24, 2014 19:51:34 GMT -8
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Post by bigblow69 on Sept 25, 2014 6:30:59 GMT -8
I'll plan on picking up the DME model. The way these look, it's a pity DME didn't have more. IIRC, two of the units Bowser is doing, DME 6097 and ICE 6217 have been retired in the last year or so... The ICE 6215 is still going strong, it's been touring the BNSF for the last couple months. I wonder if they are rebuild material for CP's SD30ECO's. The only have twenty but were supposed to have ordered a lot more. Dont know if they became disgruntled because of delivery delays. |
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Post by grabbem88 on Sept 25, 2014 7:14:49 GMT -8
What's the motor status on these baby's? Not gonna pay $300.00 if it has a debunked "mabuchi" motor..
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Post by WP 257 on Sept 25, 2014 20:45:30 GMT -8
The motors will already have been replaced before these SD40-2's ever hit the street.
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Post by jbilbrey on Sept 26, 2014 17:29:13 GMT -8
The Quebec, North Shore, & Labrador SD40-2's have not been announced by Bowser, yet. They are certainly distinctive with the extra-large fuel tanks, internal air tanks, the brake wheel mounted on the side of the rear platform, etc. However, it may just be a matter of time before we see them. Bowser QNS&L SD40-2I also photographed one in lease-service on CSX in Nashville sometime in the late 1990's/early 2000's. James Bilbrey LaVergne, TN |
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Post by TA462 on Sept 27, 2014 15:08:10 GMT -8
I've got 3 Ontario Northland versions on order. I'm curious as to how they will compare to my Intermountain ones.
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Post by WP 257 on Sept 28, 2014 18:25:16 GMT -8
I saw the Bowser samples in person on Friday and was most impressed at how nicely everything fits together so well on these. With longer length bodies, that can be a challenge--just getting things to fit flush and true. The handrails appear to have a little bit more give to them (without breaking) than Intermountain's recent handrails. I do not know if the handrails are delrin or abs plastic, but I think they'll be strong enough to hold up and look nice without being "wavy".
I do not even "model" anything Canadian, but I am seriously thinking about getting one unit just because these appear to be such an exceptionally well done model. (This is coming from someone who often prefers Atlas units).
Next to the handrails on the Proto 2000 Alco RS-27's of some years ago, which although delicate will take handling very well, I think the handrails on these GMD SD40-2's are as nice as anyone has been able to do since.
All the tiny brass details on these are impressive to me.
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Post by wmcbride on Sept 28, 2014 20:10:38 GMT -8
I saw the Bowser samples in person on Friday and was most impressed at how nicely everything fits together so well on these. With longer length bodies, that can be a challenge--just getting things to fit flush and true. The handrails appear to have a little bit more give to them (without breaking) than Intermountain's recent handrails. I do not know if the handrails are delrin or abs plastic, but I think they'll be strong enough to hold up and look nice without being "wavy". I do not even "model" anything Canadian, but I am seriously thinking about getting one unit just because these appear to be such an exceptionally well done model. (This is coming from someone who often prefers Atlas units). Next to the handrails on the Proto 2000 Alco RS-27's of some years ago, which although delicate will take handling very well, I think the handrails on these GMD SD40-2's are as nice as anyone has been able to do since. All the tiny brass details on these are impressive to me. I agree that the handrails on the Proto RS27 were delicate and tough. Probably the best I own. So your comparison here with the C636 is a helpful, and positive, one. Bill McBride |
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Post by bigzmn on Sept 30, 2014 19:10:44 GMT -8
These look great for GMD's. If they do EMD"s, tons will be sold. My only problem with it is the coupler opening. It's HUGE! Maybe for 18" radius curves? Unfortunately, I have no need for any. This is probably the best yet, so far. Yeah, that coupler opening looks horrible. It seems to be wider that the ones on the Athearn RTR SD40-2s. Chris Z. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2014 6:53:38 GMT -8
If they do EMD"s, tons will be sold. Bowser has stated they have no plans to do the U.S. EMD version. They are leaving that version to other manufacturers. |
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Post by jbilbrey on Oct 1, 2014 17:04:23 GMT -8
[Bowser has stated they have no plans to do the U.S. EMD version. They are leaving that version to other manufacturers. As much as I hate to admit it, this is probably a wise decision for them to make. Entering into the EMD SD40-2 field will mean that they will have to compete against Athearn Ready-to-Roll, Bachmann, BLI, Intermountain, and Kato. It is somewhat of a shame as despite having 5 to choose from, there is still not a perfect, or even close to perfect, model. They all have their flaws, some much bigger than others. Pulling from a previous thread, "Bowser also said in their email list last week that their next project with be both EMD and GMD versions of the SD38, SD39 and SD40." This may prove to be a wiser move from the financial stand-point. Only Athearn SD38/40 and Kato SD40 have released models from this series in the past. And, no one has released the SD39's in plastic, something I'm sure the ATSF and ESPEE modelers would love to see. James Bilbrey LaVergne, TN |
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Post by atsfan on Oct 1, 2014 17:22:47 GMT -8
That a decent quality SD40-2 does not exist in 2014 is just amazing.
Just simply amazing considering there is one of a C430!
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Post by Canadian Atlantic on Oct 1, 2014 18:37:47 GMT -8
Nice to hear Bowser is continuing the GMD line. I'd be on board for a few GMD SD40's of CN heritage and would spring for a pair of SD39's.
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