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Post by Mark R. on Feb 7, 2015 18:18:48 GMT -8
I think a good M420 would sell very well. I've heard rumors of a couple manufacturers with it on the drawing board, but nothing more ....
Mark.
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Post by atsfan on Feb 7, 2015 18:30:29 GMT -8
There are still more Canadian prototypes that have never been done than prototypes that have been done, so plenty left to do. And I don't think you can look at something released 20 years ago and say "it's been done." It was done 20 years ago. That means, in most cases, there is room to do it better. -Jason Yep. Just like the SD40-2.
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Post by catt on Feb 7, 2015 18:31:02 GMT -8
Just to be different how about some Brookville,Davenport,or Plymouth industrial switchers?Or maybe some Whitcomb centercabs.
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Post by oldmuley on Feb 7, 2015 18:42:51 GMT -8
As far as I'm concerned, once we get a decent SDL39, we'll be done.
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Post by milgentrains on Feb 7, 2015 19:39:56 GMT -8
As a CR and SBD fan, I would like to see an GE B36-7. I'd buy a fleet of them if I could.
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Post by mrsocal on Feb 7, 2015 20:51:40 GMT -8
A decent and prototypical GG1.
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Post by The Ferro Kid on Feb 7, 2015 21:10:17 GMT -8
A decent and prototypical GG1. I'll second that. Was sorry to see BLI lose theirs. I do have a few of them from a closeout sale predating the litigation and its aftermath.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2015 21:15:55 GMT -8
...so last night I was in bed unable to sleep because my brain wouldn't stop working. I'd been reading the recent polls on here and I started thinking about my own HO scale model locomotive collection. What started running around in my head as a result of these polls was this question: Realistically speaking, specifically in regards to diesel locomotives, what is left to do that hasn't already been done by somebody? This isn't another wish list question, but a query about just how many more possibilities there are. A lot of the wish list items that I recall reading over the past few years have been fulfilled. A lot has been stated about the practicality of producing some of these, about the perceived need for some, thinking specifically the SD40-2 discussion, but leaving that argument aside, what hasn't been done yet? We now have or are awaiting the following Alco's: C636, C415, RS3 phase 3 and various Canadian built MLW versions. On the GM end of things we finally have a GP9B, a new GP35, the FL9 and a raft of SD40-2 offerings whether you like them or not, and from the London Ontario plant the GMD-1, SW1200RS, and the Canadian SD40-2. There's more relatives of the GE dash 9 family than you can shake a stick at with the arrival of more ES44AC's, and another gap was filled by the new Rivarossi GE U25C. Bowser has been pumping out Baldwins for quite some time and appears to have been looking at every conceivable Alco that could be done. Athearn's been filling the demand for almost all modern EMD's and now the flared SD70's are coming along with the latest SD70Ace variants. They even did the double monsters, DD40X and the GE U50C, along with two gas turbines. I can think of some gaps that still need to be filled, we still need a GP24B, GP30B, DD35 and DD35B, and according to many a definitive SD40-2, and there's also a call for a better U25B. That's my thoughts on the topic, now I'll wait to hear what you all think. cheers, Lorne Miller I think you mean SD24B. There is no DD35B, the DD35 was the "B" unit. DD35A is the cab-equipped unit. A lot of people, but not me, are waiting on the SDP40F (coming soon). I'd like to see Bowser do a phase 3 RSD -5 after their RS -3s. Alco S-6 (was SP's most common switcher from the late '50s 'till the SW1500s started arriving). The U25B & early U28B need to be completely redone. Baldwin roadswitchers would be welcome, the DRS-6-6-15 and AS-616.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2015 21:27:20 GMT -8
Just to be different how about some Brookville, Davenport, or Plymouth industrial switchers? Or maybe some Whitcomb centercabs. I'll second that. And completely new GE 44-ton and 70-ton units.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 7, 2015 22:36:42 GMT -8
Definitely, an SD24B. I hope that I'm notorious for leaning on Atlas about this. 48 Southern SD24's, 45 UP SD24B's. Uh, wimps.
The comments about GG1's are interesting. I cannot (or is that CANNOT) get around the lack of overhead for electrics. I own a couple of Virginian rectifiers. And an Acela train. And I'm a big GN (see electrics) fan. But until there is decent prefab overhead, electrics are a dead issue. NO? You run your electrics under, uh, nothing? Euuwww, gross!!!
If I run my electrics, it's without witnesses. And, even then, I'M a witness.
Ed
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Post by Paul Cutler III on Feb 7, 2015 23:10:51 GMT -8
I'll throw in the LS1200 switchers, HH600's, a quality DL-109, a decent H16-44 (TM-style), SW1200's with Flexicoils, plus Alco & EMD MRS-1's.
Ed, I tell people that my NH passenger electrics are running on 3rd rail. When they say they can't see any 3rd rail, I point to the track and say, "It's right there! I can't help it if you can't see it."
Model Memories makes great catenary, and they used to offer it assembled, but it would cost you.
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Post by riogrande on Feb 8, 2015 6:32:44 GMT -8
Interesting about the SD24B, I was reading a book I recently bought - Crest of the Continent - and there was a photo of a D&RGW coal train lead by a D&RGW SD45 and it was followed by a UP SD24B.
Speaking of electrics, there was a layout featured in the July 2014 Model Railroader magazine about the VIRGINIAN railroad. While I was in England last December I got to see that layout - it has some interesting electric's on the layout - brass as I recall.
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Post by Amboy Secondary on Feb 8, 2015 7:19:15 GMT -8
I'll throw in the LS1200 switchers, HH600's, a quality DL-109, a decent H16-44 (TM-style), SW1200's with Flexicoils, plus Alco & EMD MRS-1's. Ed, I tell people that my NH passenger electrics are running on 3rd rail. When they say they can't see any 3rd rail, I point to the track and say, "It's right there! I can't help it if you can't see it." Model Memories makes great catenary, and they used to offer it assembled, but it would cost you. Paul. I like the idea of the MRS-1, both versions, add some ACF streamlined Hospital Cars and I can relive my time at Ft. Eustis. Really need a Baldwin Center cab for SPFs like myself, and your SW1200 with Flexicoils, painted for PC. Those engines rocked so much you actually thought you were flipping over , but it would make a nice addition to my layout. My catenary is also stealth catenary, which will really work well when I run the B&O domes.
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Post by riogrande on Feb 8, 2015 7:36:19 GMT -8
Speaking of MRS, I'd like to see some MRS boxcars produced - they used to carry beer as I recall but not the same type as the Eel River/ExactRail cars.
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Post by lvrr325 on Feb 8, 2015 8:30:18 GMT -8
Early Baldwin "Babyface" cab units -- the DR-4-4-15 units owned only by NYC, CNJ, and MP (NYC and CNJ sorta make sense, but HOW did MoPac get in there???) and the CNJ Babyface DR-6-4-20 double-cabs. . Yes, I'd buy an A-B-A of the CNJ units just because they're different. And unlike a Centipede you can run them around tight curves if you need to. I would expect, though, the double-cab units you'd have to bash. CNJ was the only one to have them and they really didn't last all that long. Still, if someone did the frieght cabs, the rest is all out there.
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Post by rails4dmv on Feb 8, 2015 9:46:07 GMT -8
A ton of electrics have either never been done in plastic, only available in brass or are crude representations:
A properly done E60CP, P32ACDM, EP-3, EP-4, EP-5, E44, ACS-64, ALP-46, NYC S and T electric motors, PRR DD1.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2015 9:49:44 GMT -8
I'll throw in the LS1200 switchers, HH600's, a quality DL-109, a decent H16-44 (TM-style), SW1200's with Flexicoils, plus Alco & EMD MRS-1's. Ed, I tell people that my NH passenger electrics are running on 3rd rail. When they say they can't see any 3rd rail, I point to the track and say, "It's right there! I can't help it if you can't see it." Model Memories makes great catenary, and they used to offer it assembled, but it would cost you. There's the Atlas HH-660. Not super-detailed or RR-specific, but a very good starting point. When did it come out, 6-7 years ago? Even though I model 1970-71, I had to get SP #1002. SP had three, all retired about 1962. One made it into gray & red.
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Post by Canadian Atlantic on Feb 8, 2015 10:46:37 GMT -8
RS-18's, M-420W, HR412 and HR616's would make my life complete.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 8, 2015 13:16:44 GMT -8
Not a Diesel, but has a Diesel engine on board.....UP GTEL 8500 Turbine. Never done in plastic, and brass ones are impossible to find anymore ! Mike would likely be the best for this, as Athearn seems deathly afraid of it !
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Post by cnj3676 on Feb 8, 2015 17:00:52 GMT -8
The Ingalls 4-S (Somebody had to say it).
Bob
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Post by peoriaman on Feb 8, 2015 17:19:26 GMT -8
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Post by iccn1000 on Feb 8, 2015 18:04:40 GMT -8
Only thing i have not seen listed on my "must haves" GE Dash 8-40cms... Thanks Rob Gruber www.dcctrain.com
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Post by routerock on Feb 8, 2015 18:51:02 GMT -8
BNSF has a ton of new ES44C4 locomotives, but I don't know if any other railroad has ordered them. With the new Athearn SD40 in coming out in modular form you can bet the farm that the SDP40 is close by.
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Post by fr8kar on Feb 8, 2015 19:22:48 GMT -8
RC, FEC is replacing their SD70ACEs with GE C-4s. that may be it for the Tier-4 hasn't been nice to the builders of New road locos. how many C-4s does BNSF have ? was close to 1000 last readable amount seen here. Spikre I've heard that about FEC, but I haven't seen any come out of the plant here in Fort Worth. So far all I've seen are Citirail and UP ES44ACs and BNSF ES44C4s. I haven't even tried to keep track of how many BNSF C4s there are. We added two brand new units to the ZALTWSP last night. I've pulled them from the plant a couple times before - it's kinda fun being the first engineer to run a locomotive.
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Post by GP40P-2 on Feb 8, 2015 19:30:13 GMT -8
The -7 GEs (B-23/30/36-7s especially) need to be done correctly, with the three (?) different B frame lengths, proper radius on the nose, correct cab roof contour, and hood latches that don't stand out from the side.
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Post by WP 257 on Feb 8, 2015 19:42:47 GMT -8
Spikre--
Bowser has said they are planning to produce both the M-630 (please don't confuse this with the C-630M, which is a different body) and the M-636 (M-640, since only one unit, might be another matter entirely).
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Post by csx3305 on Feb 8, 2015 19:56:33 GMT -8
Late Phase GP40
The last big thorn in an early CSX/Chessie modeler's side. I need them in quantity.
Would settle for a late phase B36-7 though.
I have accumulated parts to build pretty much every other missing link I need.
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Post by onequiknova on Feb 8, 2015 22:12:47 GMT -8
Late phase U25B's and early U28B's.
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Post by lvrr325 on Feb 8, 2015 22:40:38 GMT -8
Atlas's B-boats are wrong? I know the Bachmann ones stink.
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Post by Spikre on Feb 9, 2015 8:41:34 GMT -8
RSD-5, used to enjoy watching the Big "Ms" when in Toronto,then would think us U.S.ers were getting cheated by most roads,as those M-liners sure did run fine.could it be they were built better than the U.S. Alcos ? even the CR Motive Power Head said that the CN M636s were fine locos while the CR Century units were getting trashed.CN did seem to down grade the Lease M-636s when CR returned them. maybe even sold some of them to Cartier ? then would walk over to the Trolley stop and think about this riding on an ex-U.S. PCC car. Spikre
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