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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 21, 2014 18:17:29 GMT -8
Hi all, We're working on a brand-new model, which will be announced at the Springfield show. When we got the first drawings back from our engineers in China we decided that a 3D scan of the prototype would be necessary. There are just too many curves on this thing. So we tracked one down and today Dan and I spent a gruelling few hours outside in the wind and the rain helping with the 3D scan. At one time, I was spotting on the roof with the rain pelting down. That was a lot of fun, I can tell you. I did not bring an umbrella... Below is a photo of the 3D scan. To preserve the innocent, the prototype we scanned has been Photoshopped out and replaced with something else entirely. So who can guess what prototype we REALLY scanned today? Best regards, Jason  |
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Post by onequiknova on Oct 21, 2014 18:29:40 GMT -8
Please be a state of the art E8.  |
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Post by rockisland652 on Oct 21, 2014 19:26:36 GMT -8
C415.
The C being for Canadian.
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Post by thebessemerkid on Oct 21, 2014 19:40:19 GMT -8
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Post by bdhicks on Oct 21, 2014 20:59:00 GMT -8
Normally I would guess a GMDH-1, but instead I'm going to have to go with the M420 since I just pulled the trigger on one from ebay.
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Post by The Ferro Kid on Oct 21, 2014 22:03:48 GMT -8
Somebody PLEASE tell me there's a Rohr Turboliner somewhere out there whose curves could be scanned! (The Ingalls was scrapped, so pretty sure it's not being scanned...)
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Post by atsfan on Oct 22, 2014 2:58:39 GMT -8
Something American hopefully.
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Post by thb401 on Oct 22, 2014 4:19:36 GMT -8
RDC. Bill |
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Post by Mark R. on Oct 22, 2014 5:25:31 GMT -8
 ....  Mark.
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 22, 2014 8:41:37 GMT -8
Something American hopefully. Yes. -Jason |
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Post by kcjones on Oct 22, 2014 8:54:15 GMT -8
Mark,
What in the xxxx is that thing!!! And I thought Mater (talgo) looked bad. A face only a mother could love....
JL
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Post by canrailfan on Oct 22, 2014 8:57:07 GMT -8
Something American hopefully. Yes. -Jason ... and Canadian as well? |
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Post by canrailfan on Oct 22, 2014 9:01:09 GMT -8
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Post by drolsen on Oct 22, 2014 10:06:46 GMT -8
Something American hopefully. Yes. -Jason Yes! An F40PH-2D-quality P42! With appropriate Amtrak and VIA details! Dave |
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Post by thebessemerkid on Oct 22, 2014 10:24:57 GMT -8
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 22, 2014 11:08:51 GMT -8
A face only a mother could love. -Jason |
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Post by thebessemerkid on Oct 22, 2014 11:16:32 GMT -8
A face only a mother could love. -Jason My guess is even moms have their limits. Hey you guys up in Canada stay safe, eh? Hope they sort out this Ottawa stuff. |
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Post by atsfan on Oct 22, 2014 14:11:44 GMT -8
A face only a mother could love. -Jason A blind mother..... |
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Post by rapidotrains on Oct 22, 2014 17:14:52 GMT -8
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Post by peoriaman on Oct 22, 2014 17:27:55 GMT -8
In twelve paint schemes too! |
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Post by peoriaman on Oct 22, 2014 17:34:03 GMT -8
Somebody PLEASE tell me there's a Rohr Turboliner somewhere out there whose curves could be scanned! Not a Rohr but there's one of the French ones that's ripe for the pickin'.... Maybe a little too ripe.  |
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Post by thebessemerkid on Oct 22, 2014 17:45:55 GMT -8
 Wasn't Amtrak #59 named the Spirit of the American Economy ? |
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Post by bdhicks on Oct 22, 2014 19:25:11 GMT -8
If it's an American loco then I can only assume that Rapido is trying to get in on that sweet, sweet F7 action.
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Post by slowfreight on Oct 22, 2014 19:30:29 GMT -8
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Post by bobelliott on Oct 22, 2014 19:56:23 GMT -8
Turbotrain
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Post by Mark R. on Oct 22, 2014 20:35:32 GMT -8
Rapido has already done the Turbo-Train .... where ya been ?  Mark. |
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Post by Mark R. on Oct 22, 2014 20:38:53 GMT -8
There's a few compound curves on these ....  Mark. |
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Post by atsfan on Oct 23, 2014 3:01:59 GMT -8
Wasn't Amtrak #59 named the Spirit of the American Economy ? It should have been covered with spray paint graffiti to be accurate. |
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Post by thebessemerkid on Oct 23, 2014 5:36:09 GMT -8
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Post by carrman on Oct 23, 2014 6:00:04 GMT -8
When is the show?
Dave
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