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Post by trainworm on Jan 27, 2024 13:11:23 GMT -8
Looks like a bunch of new stuff coming out. What have yall heard so far?
Scaletrains has the GP40, CSX heritage units and an evans 4780 hopper
Aurora announced the SD50F and SD50AF, greenbrier 5200 hoppers, and CN transconia 50' boxcars and NSC 62' boxes
Bowser has 3d printed samples of the Alco C415
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Post by Mr. Trainiac on Jan 27, 2024 13:31:45 GMT -8
Micro-Trains (mostly N scale) is offering pre-weathered cars using Accurail kit tooling. micro-trains.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=64In my opinion they look a little extreme; I prefer more subtle weathering, but it's interesting to see MT get into the HO business. I think they have done a few vehicles and accessories in HO before, but this may be their first HO freight car. |
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Post by hudsonyard on Jan 27, 2024 13:51:11 GMT -8
Some of the MT pre-weathered N scale cars are quite nice, wonder if that will carry into HO. Those cars are far too modern for me but I feel like those could be popular.
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Post by pjm20 on Jan 27, 2024 14:32:28 GMT -8
BLI announced PRR PB70 combines, PRR Z74 business cars, and a 5 pack of P70s, a PB70, and a business car.
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Jan 27, 2024 14:39:56 GMT -8
Can someone post the 3D manufacturers and their new products that were announced at the show? There are many new, small companies producing now it’s hard to keep track of them all and what they produce.
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Post by cp9002 on Jan 27, 2024 16:15:45 GMT -8
3D central had 3D printed BAR General American 50’ cars for sale and test prints of PRR X54s at their booth. Yelton had a neat 3D printed Garage kit.
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Post by wagnersteve on Jan 27, 2024 17:46:21 GMT -8
1/27/2024, starting 8:39 p.m., EST
Gentlemen, thanks for the info. Bowser's website doesn't yet have any mention of an Alco C415 yet; I'll be watching for it.
BLI's website does have info on the forthcoming PRR passenger cars; unfortunately, it states that in the first run there will only a set of cars from three different eras is listed. I sent in a comment urging that the cars be sold individually as well; I would anyone who would also like to see that to do the same. I'm sure they'll be better than some very old Bachmann cars I have, but I won't want a set of the six models listed.
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 27, 2024 17:51:01 GMT -8
Bowser has been bringing 3D printed 415s on the train show tour for months now, it has not been formally announced yet.
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Post by cp9002 on Jan 27, 2024 18:21:49 GMT -8
Bowser has been bringing 3D printed 415s on the train show tour for months now, it has not been formally announced yet. They had been bringing semi finished models to shows. But they had samples of the Demo, Rock Island, SP and SP&S. The only thing missing on the new samples were some pilot details. They said the formal announcement should arrive at the end of the month, with a rough delivery date in the first half of next year. They also talked about their factory increasing its capacity so things should come out faster. |
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Post by wagnersteve on Jan 27, 2024 18:43:06 GMT -8
1/27/2024, about 9:41 p.m., EDT, almost ready for bed
cp9002, thanks for the very encouraging info you posted about 20 minutes ago.
Was Lee English there himself? If so, how is he doing? I like talking with him.
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Post by wagnersteve on Jan 27, 2024 18:45:29 GMT -8
1/27/2024, about 9:41 p.m., EDT, almost ready for bed
cp9002, thanks for the very encouraging info you posted about 20 minutes ago.
Was Lee English there himself? If so, how is he doing? I like talking with him.
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Post by pjm20 on Jan 27, 2024 19:11:51 GMT -8
1/27/2024, starting 8:39 p.m., EST Gentlemen, thanks for the info. Bowser's website doesn't yet have any mention of an Alco C415 yet; I'll be watching for it. BLI's website does have info on the forthcoming PRR passenger cars; unfortunately, it states that in the first run there will only a set of cars from three different eras is listed. I sent in a comment urging that the cars be sold individually as well; I would anyone who would also like to see that to do the same. I'm sure they'll be better than some very old Bachmann cars I have, but I won't want a set of the six models listed. The PB70s and Z74s can be purchased seperately, not the P70s this go around. |
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Post by crblue on Jan 27, 2024 20:07:37 GMT -8
1/27/2024, starting 8:39 p.m., EST Gentlemen, thanks for the info. Bowser's website doesn't yet have any mention of an Alco C415 yet; I'll be watching for it. BLI's website does have info on the forthcoming PRR passenger cars; unfortunately, it states that in the first run there will only a set of cars from three different eras is listed. I sent in a comment urging that the cars be sold individually as well; I would anyone who would also like to see that to do the same. I'm sure they'll be better than some very old Bachmann cars I have, but I won't want a set of the six models listed. I have the P70 cars from the first run, and they look like someone has a miniature sun in each. The LEDs are bright enough to bleed through the sides of the car. I also own them in N scale, where they used the same number of LEDs, but closer together, for an even worse bleed through effect.
I won't be ordering a BLI baggage to replace my Bachmann, unless the reviews are very favorable.Thr HO stuff is good. My memory isn't. Maybe I'll get a baggage car. |
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Post by simulatortrain on Jan 27, 2024 20:41:45 GMT -8
3D central had 3D printed BAR General American 50’ cars for sale and test prints of PRR X54s at their booth. Yelton had a neat 3D printed Garage kit. 3D Central also has my P&LE 951-F flats for sale.  |
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Post by GP40P-2 on Jan 27, 2024 21:11:47 GMT -8
3D central had 3D printed BAR General American 50’ cars for sale and test prints of PRR X54s at their booth. Yelton had a neat 3D printed Garage kit. 3D Central also has my P&LE 951-F flats for sale. Interesting flat car! What was the purpose of the "micro" bulkheads? Was this for structural steel shapes and pipe. or something else? I don't see these on your web site or on 3Ds, where will they be available? What decals would be good for this model, if any? |
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Post by simulatortrain on Jan 27, 2024 21:50:36 GMT -8
In addition to P&LE, EL also had flatcars with 12" tall bulkheads. All I can imagine was that they were meant for plate steel. However, I've only ever seen photos of either loaded with transformers.
The kits are supposed to be up on the 3DC site on Monday, decals in the works from Mount Vernon Shops.
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Post by pjm20 on Jan 28, 2024 4:57:21 GMT -8
1/27/2024, starting 8:39 p.m., EST Gentlemen, thanks for the info. Bowser's website doesn't yet have any mention of an Alco C415 yet; I'll be watching for it. BLI's website does have info on the forthcoming PRR passenger cars; unfortunately, it states that in the first run there will only a set of cars from three different eras is listed. I sent in a comment urging that the cars be sold individually as well; I would anyone who would also like to see that to do the same. I'm sure they'll be better than some very old Bachmann cars I have, but I won't want a set of the six models listed. I have the P70 cars from the first run, and they look like someone has a miniature sun in each. The LEDs are bright enough to bleed through the sides of the car. I also own them in N scale, where they used the same number of LEDs, but closer together, for an even worse bleed through effect. I won't be ordering a BLI baggage to replace my Bachmann, unless the reviews are very favorable. Off that bat the drawings show a correct length car versus the stretched Bachmann model, if that is a concern. |
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Post by slowfreight on Jan 28, 2024 7:40:14 GMT -8
BLI announced PRR PB70 combines, PRR Z74 business cars, and a 5 pack of P70s, a PB70, and a business car. No P70FAR or FBR yet? |
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 28, 2024 8:46:46 GMT -8
Prairie Shadows announced another run of Trenton 5250 covered hoppers, CN Portec autoracks on NSC flats, and NACC PD5000 hoppers along with the Trinity and Thrall variants.
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Post by GP40P-2 on Jan 28, 2024 9:06:57 GMT -8
Prairie Shadows announced another run of Trenton 5250 covered hoppers, CN Portec autoracks on NSC flats, and NACC PD5000 hoppers along with the Trinity and Thrall variants. Good, we can finally put the Walthers PD5000 out of its misery. Though I bet they suddenly, after 20+ years, they'll release it again. |
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 28, 2024 9:21:37 GMT -8
Good, we can finally put the Walthers PD5000 out of its misery. Though I bet they suddenly, after 20+ years, release it again. I would not be even a little surprised, lol  |
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Post by jonklein611 on Jan 28, 2024 10:29:50 GMT -8
Bachmann's new stuff:
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Post by jonklein611 on Jan 28, 2024 10:35:13 GMT -8
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Post by NS4122 on Jan 28, 2024 11:13:37 GMT -8
While I did not talk to Lee as I did last year, I did see him behind the Bowser table talking to other attendees and he looked to be his usual self. 1/27/2024, about 9:41 p.m., EDT, almost ready for bed cp9002, thanks for the very encouraging info you posted about 20 minutes ago. Was Lee English there himself? If so, how is he doing? I like talking with him. |
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Post by cp6027 on Jan 28, 2024 11:15:27 GMT -8
Lack of "as-delivered" configuration on the CN SD50F/SD50AF is an odd choice by Aurora, but I guess the mid-90s versions cover more years overall. Correct link for pre-orders: na.auroraminiatures.com/products/ho-scale-gmdd-sd50f-sd50af-diesel-locomotiveClicking on each roadnumber will bring up unit-specific artwork indicating if that unit has pilot or deck-mounted ditch lights, plus various lettering features. |
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Post by grabirons on Jan 28, 2024 11:15:31 GMT -8
Those accurail-micro trains printed cars are exactly what I've been wanting from them.
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Post by mlwlover on Jan 28, 2024 11:47:05 GMT -8
Regarding prarie shadows, it would be really nice if the would release the items they keep announcing. I am still waiting for the first run cn trenton hoppers.
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Post by 690 on Jan 28, 2024 11:51:20 GMT -8
Prairie Shadows announced another run of Trenton 5250 covered hoppers, CN Portec autoracks on NSC flats, and NACC PD5000 hoppers along with the Trinity and Thrall variants. Good, we can finally put the Walthers PD5000 out of its misery. Though I bet they suddenly, after 20+ years, they'll release it again. That figures, after I bought five of them to rework. It’ll be nice to see a proper Trinity version with the correct end cages. |
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Post by Mr. Trainiac on Jan 28, 2024 11:53:51 GMT -8
I saw the Bachmann video on Youtube yesterday. Overall, it feels a bit lackluster. Last year's was much better. 2023 had Horizon cars, new steam locomotives, and the new Acela. 2024 seems to be mostly freight cars. It's sad when multiple road numbers are an actual feature to advertise, and not an expected part of a freight car run. Bachmann did show painted samples of the Avelia Liberty high speed train at Amherst. That was from the 2023 catalog, and it looks to be nearing completion. I see pictures showing up on social media; it looks a lot nicer than the first Acela. |
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Post by cemr5396 on Jan 28, 2024 12:00:58 GMT -8
Regarding prarie shadows, it would be really nice if the would release the items they keep announcing. I am still waiting for the first run cn trenton hoppers. those would have been out long ago if they didn't have to re-do them all. That falls into the category of "sh-t happens". I'd rather wait a bit longer for them then get a car with blatant mistakes. |
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