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Post by loco8107 on Mar 21, 2024 13:55:48 GMT -8
Class One railroading has become quite sterile. You have all of the major players fielding large fleets of GEs (C44-9W, AC4400CW, ES44AC/DC, ET44AC) with a token force of modern EMDs (SD70 variants and or rebuilds, and or SD70ACe/SD70M-2). Local and yard jobs are handled by GP38s, GP40s, SD40-2s, and SD60s, all in variously rebuilt forms. There are some oddballs like the dozen SD50s left on CSX, the SD40E fleet on NS, or BNSF's various rebuilt GP30s and GP35s and 4 axle Dash 8s, but that's about it. If you want any kind of real variety anymore, you need to check out a short line. As someone who railfanned a lot between 2000-2017, that first sentence is so true in the years since. So glad I got the pics I did when I did. I feel beyond sorry for the young fans today.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 16, 2024 14:42:09 GMT -8
Amazing the GEVO’s outdid the SD40-2’s and with a lot less class 1 railroads around today.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 12, 2024 4:58:41 GMT -8
Great work!
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 5, 2024 15:33:10 GMT -8
Scalecoat has officially announced this past Saturday on their FB page that they are back under new ownership in Florida. No date set yet for when they will be shipping and that more details will be coming soon. They also said to spread the word. They are in the process of setting up shop and production and to have some patience. Also of good news is the paint formula will not change at all.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 5, 2024 8:43:41 GMT -8
FB is working now
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 4, 2024 13:50:38 GMT -8
California?
No offense to the residents there but..........a possible "BUMMER!" I may be mistaken, but from my understanding "Cali" has the MOST stringent regulations / rules regarding paint refinishing chemicals in the USA. I know their regs apply to the use and disposal of said chemicals, but I'm wondering if they may also apply to the manufacturing of non-VOC compliant refinishing products as well? Waterbased and Waterborne refinishing products are the standard norm in that state. None taken. And I share your sentiment! When we lost access to MEK at Lowes and Home Depot several years ago, I was like, "What is going on?!" I had to go to Las Vegas to get two and a half gallons (my forever stash) which is more than enough for what I do, probably way more than enough, but at least I have it! We can't even get mineral spirits from Lowes or Home Depot locally! CARB is not our friend, as much as they would like to have us think... As for paint, I am over hobby brands. I buy whatever works. Tamiya, Scalecoat II, Testors Enamels (1/4oz bottles), Master's Touch Artist's Acrylics (Hobby Lobby brand), various craft acrylics, Krylon Fusion spray paints, it makes no difference to me anymore. I am NOT paying $9/oz for paint! That ain't happening!!! I agree 1000% about paint costs but it’s all about the shade of color I’m looking for especially since I use the rattle cans and fwiw, SC is the only one I’ve used that sprays like an air brush.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 4, 2024 7:06:44 GMT -8
California?
No offense to the residents there but..........a possible "BUMMER!" I may be mistaken, but from my understanding "Cali" has the MOST stringent regulations / rules regarding paint refinishing chemicals in the USA. I know their regs apply to the use and disposal of said chemicals, but I'm wondering if they may also apply to the manufacturing of non-VOC compliant refinishing products as well? Waterbased and Waterborne refinishing products are the standard norm in that state. It would be nice if they could make a acrylic SC2 spray can that’s still a gloss finish. Can definitely be done in this day and age.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 2, 2024 12:56:06 GMT -8
It's quite possible. There's probably dozens of closed microbreweries/restaurants in my state. Might not take more than a change in zoning to make them suitable for light manufacturing. Not applicable to properties in California without CARB approval beforehand. Apparently the operation will be in California. What little that has been said by the train shop that broke the news is there is a new owner (but not them) and it will be made not too far from the shop. Something is up but what.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 1, 2024 22:05:23 GMT -8
It seems Walthers has purchased the scalecoat paint line and is taking orders. Good news for all who loved the paint. Ted COO Norfolk Terminal Modern Narrow Gauge
Walthers purchase of Scalecoat confirmed on Trainorders. Suposedly they bought an abandoned brewery for conversion to paint production.
You didn’t read that entire thread. They did NOT buy them but are now taking pre-orders. There was no mention of anyone buying an abandoned brewery either. Great news anyway.
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Post by loco8107 on Mar 1, 2024 13:09:02 GMT -8
To all the "master members" who thought it was funny to act like condescending jerks with your smart ass replies it seems many people are beginning to confirm that scale coat will be back. Most of the other forums are reporting the same thing. And to the person who insinuated I had a stake in this, or just starting rumor....well ill take the high road. COO Norfolk Terminal Modern Narrow Gauge Listen- Take a big chill. We’ve all heard our share of RR rumors so much we believe it when we see it - and honestly rumors happen more often than they should. I would say most of us are glad it’s probably coming back somehow. Even the shop that broke the news is still being very tight lipped about it when asked simple questions by people. There’s always a few smart replies with threads but none were directed to you. Calling attention to things don’t help you either. Let things be. It seems you posted to say “hey I told you all I was right anyway!”. We all appreciate the news but please let it play out and hope for the best. This forum is overall tame and well policed and let’s keep it that way.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 29, 2024 16:47:14 GMT -8
I was at Tommy Gilbert’s in Gettysburg PA today and out of the blue he told me Scalecoat is back and will be available through Walthers. Sounds like Walthers does not own but will distribute. I had a feeling someone would eventually come along and buy it, just curious like the rest of us, who.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 29, 2024 11:22:15 GMT -8
I used it decades ago and it didn't look bad even brushed on. Been a long time since I painted anything though. I kick myself for not buying a can of the PC green spray the last time they were at Springfield, I have one brass PC transfer caboose I want to paint and I don't see anything in Krylon or Rustoleum that looks close enough. Rail Master also said they’re taking orders so something is up. Just don’t know what.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 28, 2024 21:49:59 GMT -8
This really spread like wildfire, every corner of our little online modeling communities were talking about this. I never used scalecoat and i've heard mixed reviews depending on who you ask, friends of mine that paint brass for $$$ swear by it, others absolutely hate it. I’ve used it and love it. Never heard anyone not like them.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 28, 2024 21:48:51 GMT -8
Rail Master Hobbies in CA did make the announcement on their FB page fwiw. They did say it was a new owner. We shall see……
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 28, 2024 18:58:49 GMT -8
so in other words, other than this latest rumor about Walthers precisely nothing has changed. Just, "someone" is trying to aquire the line of paints and hopefully bring them back. Which has been all that has been heard in many months. Scalecoat is dead, people. Start shovelling. The sooner everyone accepts that the sooner we can all move on with our lives. For now yes but I think sooner or later someone eventually will. Too many people still paint.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 25, 2024 18:34:34 GMT -8
I know it's early... Considering how this thread usually starts later no complaints here lol.
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Walthers
Feb 23, 2024 5:48:14 GMT -8
via mobile
Post by loco8107 on Feb 23, 2024 5:48:14 GMT -8
It would be nice if they did another run of GP15-1’s with schemes they haven’t done before- and there’s plenty of that left. We’re talking Walthers here. They won’t announce a new run of GP15-1s until Athearn announces a new run. Steve Yeah really. God forbid they don’t compete with a much more detailed and expensive model. There’s still plenty of folks that don’t need or can afford a Genesis model. But like you said- Walthers thinking.
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Feb 22, 2024 19:30:00 GMT -8
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 22, 2024 19:30:00 GMT -8
A direct quote from a reply on their Facebook page: "We will not be making any new product announcements in February 2024, and as such the New Product Express will not be published this month. Nothing to be alarmed about, this does not indicate anything negative, this is simply a situation where we do not have products to announce at this time. We will be back in March with more product announcements!" It would be nice if they did another run of GP15-1’s with schemes they haven’t done before- and there’s plenty of that left.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 18, 2024 18:17:02 GMT -8
Saw them at Lombard hobbies yesterday, a little different paint job, and dynamic brakes because this is the "new" Rock Island, the shortline that bought the RI name. Still tempted to buy them. I would if I was modeling them. That scheme always looks great.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 18, 2024 9:15:34 GMT -8
Any updates on Scalecoat Paint and Minuteman ? Probably not as there’s been no word on the FB groups either.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 18, 2024 9:14:03 GMT -8
My copy of Diesel Era just arrived today. I don't think it's a coincidence that the cover feature is Part 1 of the Alco C415, history, rosters, owners, etc. But the other half of the magazine is Part 1 of the SW1001. Also a coincidence? MR Craftman had an article about them in the late 80’s complete with the drawings. I still have the issue buried away.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 18, 2024 9:11:44 GMT -8
I received my new Atlas GP38 today (CRI&P). It has etched grills on top of the fans which look really nice. It's been a while since I bought and Atlas GP and I believe this may be a new feature. Paint was excellent, but ... (there always seems to be a "but"/whine in these type of posts) Atlas is still using those grossly oversized caricatures of windshield wipers. It necessitates replacements but jeepers, Atlas, how about upgrading those as well? Bill McBride The etched grills are a new thing with Atlas? Any pics? Definitely agree about the wipers.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 11, 2024 14:43:30 GMT -8
All but 2 of the NS ones are retired and/or sold. The 2102 and 2103 are rotated as the JBS (Altoona) shop switchers.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 10, 2024 18:04:31 GMT -8
Also it could be done in Reading patched for Conrail
Why did Reading buy SW1001s instead of SW1000s? Clearance issues? At at a particular place like a steel mill? Or were the SW1000s too tall for multiple locations on the railroad? A few other large Class railroads I bought low-cab units- NH (Alco switchers), NdeM (some G16s), others?
I wonder what the prices were for the SW1000 & SW 1001.
Yes - clearance issues at the steel mills
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 10, 2024 11:25:32 GMT -8
SW1001s could be done in Reading, original Conrail, Conrail white frame, Conrail Quality, Conrail patched for CSX, Conrail patched for NS, standard NS, horsehead NS, CSX YN2, and CSX YN3B. And that's just class 1 schemes, let alone the dozens of industrial and short line schemes that could be offered. And as others have said, there are 3 or 4 different Long Island schemes that they wore as well. And the CSX units had a smaller and bigger CSX on the hood depending on which shop painted them.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 9, 2024 10:44:43 GMT -8
Guess I'm going to have to pick up a copy, cause quite honestly, I don't understand the hype in regards to these locomotives. Not hating by any means but maybe I'll learn a thing or 2 and make some sense out of all this. They were very common on locals in the NE part of the USA. Mainly the CR and to a lesser degree the post CR years. In past years, there probably wasn’t enough paint schemes to do but since ‘99 there definitely is with the CR split. Between the CR variations, both NS schemes, the yn2 and yn3, RDG of course and the LIRR alone there’s plenty plus some of the ex RDG ones were sold over the years too. And it covers a very long time period too- 1968 thru today.
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 6, 2024 10:16:03 GMT -8
My copy of Diesel Era just arrived today. I don't think it's a coincidence that the cover feature is Part 1 of the Alco C415, history, rosters, owners, etc. But the other half of the magazine is Part 1 of the SW1001. Also a coincidence? Interesting…..
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 6, 2024 10:14:28 GMT -8
Everyone must be out enjoying the weather as Sunday is nearly over. I have continued working on my load of 73 GM B bodies. The autos still need glass and final detailing, and the autorack need to be weathered, but I couldn't resist mocking up the load. After last last month, I think most of us forgot what the sun looks like! Great work as usual everyone!
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Post by loco8107 on Feb 4, 2024 16:28:27 GMT -8
That should make the absolute minority happy, wait, they still want the T6 and S6 as well! And the SW1001 Amen to that! There was a post on FB a few weeks ago that some mftr is working on one. Let’s hope……
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Post by loco8107 on Jan 30, 2024 15:52:02 GMT -8
I have always made sure the handrails are on the loco and do a very good job with packaging. Never had issues. And yes I always use bubble wrap when shipping anything. It’s well worth it.
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