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Post by ambluco on Feb 3, 2024 17:48:37 GMT -8
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 3, 2024 18:31:07 GMT -8
Uh, HOORAY!
Ed
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Post by wagnersteve on Feb 4, 2024 5:07:21 GMT -8
2/4/2024, 8:06 a.m., EST
ambluco, thanks very much for posting the link. Ed, Amen!
I particularly like the demo livery, one of Alco's best, I think. I believe the builder's ex-NKP dynamometer car also wore it.
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Post by marknycfan on Feb 4, 2024 6:22:09 GMT -8
That should make the absolute minority happy, wait, they still want the T6 and S6 as well!
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 4, 2024 6:48:29 GMT -8
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Post by trainworm on Feb 4, 2024 7:51:11 GMT -8
That should make the absolute minority happy, wait, they still want the T6 and S6 as well! And the SW1001 |
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Post by edwardsutorik on Feb 4, 2024 7:55:16 GMT -8
And the SDP40. And the NW5. And the NW3.
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Post by nsc39d8 on Feb 4, 2024 8:49:06 GMT -8
Great news!!!! Want one of these to switch my lumber mill!
PLus I love ALCO's.
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Post by cemr5396 on Feb 4, 2024 10:30:19 GMT -8
And the SDP40. And the NW5. And the NW3. Don't forget the SD40A. I have no real business owning one, but I want a couple anyway. |
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Post by fishbelly on Feb 4, 2024 12:27:54 GMT -8
I am in for probably three or four of them. I just have to figure out what version I want.
Brian
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Post by Canadian Atlantic on Feb 4, 2024 12:33:27 GMT -8
I will probably pick up at least one or two high cab variants. Just undecided on what trucks. I'll put them to work at a paper mill and possibly a gypsum quarry.
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Post by rockfan on Feb 4, 2024 13:01:06 GMT -8
Only 26 were built but Bowser is making them. I have to get one RI maroon block lettering.
There's hope for locomotives made in small numbers to be made in plastic.
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Post by nsfantodd on Feb 4, 2024 13:21:26 GMT -8
Yep, I'm in for at least one. Just one of my favorites from my youth. Had a couple of Att versions at one time, lowered the cab on one.
Would be nice if they do a couple unlettered versions in basic colors. Not sure which version I want.
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Post by ncrc5315 on Feb 4, 2024 13:27:57 GMT -8
That should make the absolute minority happy, wait, they still want the T6 and S6 as well! And let's not forget the C-855. I'll will get C415, for switching a grain elevator. |
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Post by rockfan on Feb 4, 2024 13:47:48 GMT -8
That should make the absolute minority happy, wait, they still want the T6 and S6 as well! And let's not forget the C-855. I'll will get C415, for switching a grain elevator. We'll see when they officially announce them, maybe they'll make indecs. |
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Post by rockfan on Feb 4, 2024 13:49:51 GMT -8
Oops meant that for nsfan, couldn't delete it.
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Post by cpr4200 on Feb 4, 2024 14:26:26 GMT -8
There's hope for locomotives made in small numbers to be made in plastic. We've done pretty well in that respect. Off the top of my head:
EMD Model 40 (11 built) MDC/Roundhouse/Athearn
EMD BL2 (58 +1 BL1) Proto 2000 EMD SDP45 (52 including SDP45M's) Athearn
SD80MAC (38) Athearn, Kato
FM CFA/B16-4 (80 A&B US & Canada) True Line/Proto
FM CPA/B16-4 (18 A&B Canada) True Line/Proto
FM CFA/B20-4 (15) True Line
FM CPA/B16-5 (12) True Line FM CPA20-5 (8) True Line
FM CPA24-5 (22) True Line Alco C430 (16) Bowser Alco C636 (29 US + Oz, not counting M-liners) Bowser
Alco DL109 family (74 + 4 B units [no model]) Proto
Alco RS32 (35) Atlas Alco RSC2 (~70) Proto and Kato Baldwin Centipede (~50) Broadway Alco RSD15 (~75 + ~30 RSD7) Broadway
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Post by ambluco on Feb 4, 2024 14:33:15 GMT -8
Out of all the road names they announced, which include the text at the top of the announcement and the photos below, because they don’t have photos of everything yet, there are no undecs listed. I would prefer an undec. On Facebook they’re asking for Hi-Res photos and other help so that they can use them in their advertising and like that. You have to be the original copyright owner of the photos to help out. And let's not forget the C-855. I'll will get C415, for switching a grain elevator. We'll see when they officially announce them, maybe they'll make indecs. |
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Post by 12bridge on Feb 4, 2024 15:21:24 GMT -8
Once upon a time Lee stated they will no longer do undec engines. I can not think of the last time they even did one.
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Post by snootie3257 on Feb 4, 2024 15:28:09 GMT -8
There's hope for locomotives made in small numbers to be made in plastic. We've done pretty well in that respect. Off the top of my head:
EMD Model 40 (11 built) MDC/Roundhouse/Athearn
EMD BL2 (58 +1 BL1) Proto 2000 EMD SDP45 (52 including SDP45M's) Athearn
SD80MAC (38) Athearn, Kato
FM CFA/B16-4 (80 A&B US & Canada) True Line/Proto
FM CPA/B16-4 (18 A&B Canada) True Line/Proto
FM CFA/B20-4 (15) True Line
FM CPA/B16-5 (12) True Line FM CPA20-5 (8) True Line
FM CPA24-5 (22) True Line Alco C430 (16) Bowser Alco C636 (29 US + Oz, not counting M-liners) Bowser
Alco DL109 family (74 + 4 B units [no model]) Proto
Alco RS32 (35) Atlas Alco RSC2 (~70) Proto and Kato Baldwin Centipede (~50) Broadway Alco RSD15 (~75 + ~30 RSD7) Broadway
Don’t forget the Athearn GP40P-2 (3) Steve |
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Post by rockfan on Feb 4, 2024 15:34:06 GMT -8
So there's hope for the six Rock Island TA's in plastic?
Probably won't happen in my lifetime.
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Post by Baikal on Feb 4, 2024 15:55:27 GMT -8
There's hope for locomotives made in small numbers to be made in plastic. We've done pretty well in that respect. Off the top of my head:
EMD Model 40 (11 built) MDC/Roundhouse/Athearn
EMD BL2 (58 +1 BL1) Proto 2000 EMD SDP45 (52 including SDP45M's) Athearn
SD80MAC (38) Athearn, Kato
FM CFA/B16-4 (80 A&B US & Canada) True Line/Proto
FM CPA/B16-4 (18 A&B Canada) True Line/Proto
FM CFA/B20-4 (15) True Line
FM CPA/B16-5 (12) True Line FM CPA20-5 (8) True Line
FM CPA24-5 (22) True Line Alco C430 (16) Bowser Alco C636 (29 US + Oz, not counting M-liners) Bowser
Alco DL109 family (74 + 4 B units [no model]) Proto
Alco RS32 (35) Atlas Alco RSC2 (~70) Proto and Kato Baldwin Centipede (~50) Broadway Alco RSD15 (~75 + ~30 RSD7) Broadway
EA, E1A (14) Broadway
EB, E1B (9) Broadway
M-10000 (1) Con-Cor
CB&Q Zephyr (1?) Con-Cor NH Comet (1?) Con-Cor Whitcomb 65-ton centercab (?) Piko
KM ML4000 carbody (6) Piko HH-660 (43) Atlas
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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 lvrr325 on Feb 4, 2024 16:42:24 GMT -8
The Aerotrain was done by Varney and Con-Cor too. 3 engines.
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Post by The Ferro Kid on Feb 4, 2024 16:53:07 GMT -8
I'm still waiting for a U30CG and a Lima SW1200.
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Post by lyndenbranch on Feb 4, 2024 19:55:45 GMT -8
And let us not forget, the often-requested, much-clamored for Indalls Shipbuilding 4-S!!!
I mean. . . .if the SD45X and original K-M hydraulic can be brought to market. . . . ![]() |
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Post by ed on Feb 4, 2024 21:09:03 GMT -8
I'd just appreciate a better quality Alco S1 and S2.
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Post by talltim on Feb 5, 2024 2:55:25 GMT -8
In the UK there have been many single loco prototypes done in plastic, even of locos that were unsuccessful in real life. In model form often the unusualness leads to sales. I've heard of people with more than one model of a single loco, in the different versions/paint schemes Examples
So basically, these small classes of loco can translate into sales well enough to be worth doing.
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Post by 12bridge on Feb 5, 2024 3:51:56 GMT -8
I'd just appreciate a better quality Alco S1 and S2. While unfortunately not available new, I fail to see how one can improve upon the Proto S1. Its an absolutely fantastic engine, and a very under rated one. It is right up there with the RS27. The handrails are great, the detail is great, it runs flawlessly. |
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Post by bnsf971 on Feb 5, 2024 5:08:35 GMT -8
I'm still waiting for a U30CG and a Lima SW1200. If you really "gotta have one", Trix did a U30CG in N scale, many moons ago. I won't comment about fidelity to prototype, though it does look the part. |
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