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Post by thebessemerkid on Aug 1, 2020 4:18:04 GMT -8
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Post by riogrande on Aug 1, 2020 10:22:11 GMT -8
First time I've not seen a new monthly special posted after midnight. Hm
ExactRail is slowly running out of models what with so few new models or runs being released. Only the coil cars announces for summer since Jan 1. Suppose if they make it across the pond by mid Sept it's technically still summer. They ain't what they used to be.
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Post by GP40P-2 on Aug 1, 2020 16:34:09 GMT -8
First time I've not seen a new monthly special posted after midnight. Hm ExactRail is slowly running out of models what with so few new models or runs being released. Only the coil cars announces for summer since Jan 1. Suppose if they make it across the pond by mid Sept it's technically still summer. They ain't what they used to be. So many great products that really need to be rerun. Sad....
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Post by fr8kar on Aug 1, 2020 16:58:01 GMT -8
So many great products that really need to be rerun. Sad.... PS waffle boxes in every Southern and NS scheme in multiple numbers would be nice. A rerun of the SP G-100-22 gondola would also be welcome. Lots of elevator schemes can be run on the Evans 4780, as well as MKT and OKT. A Frisco Magor 4750 would be cool, too. I have requested all this directly over the years and I'm sure I'm not alone.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Aug 1, 2020 17:17:58 GMT -8
I'm a'wishin' for some of the GSI bulkhead flats in GN and NP.
Not that those other suggestions aren't nice, though.
Ed
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Post by platec on Aug 1, 2020 17:24:39 GMT -8
They have a great PS 5344. Between original, patch out, and repaint schemes they have about a gazillion options with just this one car.
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Post by dti406 on Aug 1, 2020 17:42:49 GMT -8
They have a great PS 5344. Between original, patch out, and repaint schemes they have about a gazillion options with just this one car. Also the undec’s if we want to do our own like me! Rick Jesionowski
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2020 18:39:12 GMT -8
I'll add what else could be done. I really am curious what ExactRail employees actually do.
Santa Fe "Big John" Covered Hoppers More DRGW Quad Hoppers Autofloods could be done in tons of patches and paint schemes Bulkhead Flats in TTX Thrall 3564 Gons in many patches and paint schemes (non-foobie)
ExactRail has a ton of potential too bad they have no backbone anymore.
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Post by fishbelly on Aug 1, 2020 19:11:32 GMT -8
I would be very happy if Exactrail would restock their truck sets. They have been out since the last China debacle.
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Post by packer on Aug 1, 2020 20:26:02 GMT -8
Bring back the 63’ centerbeam!!!
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Post by riogrande on Aug 2, 2020 3:43:54 GMT -8
I have gotten feedback that more DRGW quads are coming as well as Centerbeams and GSC bulkheads. But it's been vewwy quiet for a while now. Maybe they are out hunting wabbits.
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Post by sp8234tim on Aug 2, 2020 4:16:32 GMT -8
I am also waiting for them to bring back there trucks. They have to be the best running trucks I have ever used with a 3 piece design. I use them an Intermodal equipment & Autoracks for there tracking abilities. It seams that there website has all items on sale (?) or did they put a list price/sale price like Scaletrains? Also missing the monthly sale items Email
Tim Hanesworth
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Post by migalyto on Aug 2, 2020 5:31:05 GMT -8
A new run of 64' Trinity reefers wouldn't hurt as well. Auction prices are ridiculous!
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Post by upcsx on Aug 2, 2020 5:53:18 GMT -8
More combo door ABOX boxcars.
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Post by simulatortrain on Aug 2, 2020 6:54:04 GMT -8
Bethlehem 3209s, or at least the kits needed to bash one!
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Post by stevewagner on Aug 2, 2020 9:25:49 GMT -8
ExactRail's PS-built 5344 cu. ft. boxcar is a very nice model with a correct width, unlike Athearn's earlier, overly wide version. But the orange color of the ER car lettered for the D&H is simply wrong: much too reddish and intense. The D&H cars were a much lighter orange. Originally intended for the Upper Merion & Plymouth, they went to the D&H instead, with painted part of a new car number on a couple of small patch on each side in only slightly darker orange. That should be corrected. Until that happens, I'll stick with Athearn's version of these.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2020 16:47:50 GMT -8
Bethlehem 3209s, or at least the kits needed to bash one! Those 3209's can be cut down from a 3483 hopper; but they need the under frame and wine door locks from the 3737 cars...I would LOVE to order just the 3483 undec bodies and combine them with 3737 undecs...for a fleet of those cars.
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Post by GrandeGould on Aug 3, 2020 12:08:24 GMT -8
Considering that we are in the middle of a global pandemic one would assume that reasonable people would cut a small company like ExactRail some slack for their releases being delayed. To claim they have "no backbone" because two years of factory closures, international trade feuds and government-forced closures holds back their production, or to insinuate that the sum total of four employees are sitting around twiddling their thumbs, is kind of funny.
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Post by bigblow69 on Aug 3, 2020 13:19:08 GMT -8
I bought a set of Johnstown Autofloods in the NRLX scheme. Only missing one car of the 24 they produced.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2020 13:22:19 GMT -8
Considering that we are in the middle of a global pandemic one would assume that reasonable people would cut a small company like ExactRail some slack for their releases being delayed. To claim they have "no backbone" because two years of factory closures, international trade feuds and government-forced closures holds back their production, All those issues aside Tangent has been able to announce a new product or new roadnames on existing products every month. I bring them up specifically as they're about the same "age" as ExactRail. Right now I have yet to see any proof to the contrary. I hope they prove me wrong and bring out some new products. New products actually designed by the current staff. They certainly have the potential but it appears they sit. Now dont get me wrong, I support ExactRail and their products are exceptional. I just want to see them be more proactive and less.....stagnant.
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Post by GrandeGould on Aug 3, 2020 13:49:23 GMT -8
Instead of making flinging ignorant accusations around, why not give the company a call and see just how proactive they have been?
I know three people personally who have been providing information for all new cars.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2020 14:44:50 GMT -8
Instead of making flinging ignorant accusations around It's an observation. Typically manufacturers are not receptive to "What are you working on?" questions. I would love to help too.
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Post by fcixdarrell on Aug 3, 2020 22:41:57 GMT -8
ExactRail's PS-built 5344 cu. ft. boxcar is a very nice model with a correct width, unlike Athearn's earlier, overly wide version. But the orange color of the ER car lettered for the D&H is simply wrong: much too reddish and intense. The D&H cars were a much lighter orange. Originally intended for the Upper Merion & Plymouth, they went to the D&H instead, with painted part of a new car number on a couple of small patch on each side in only slightly darker orange. That should be corrected. Until that happens, I'll stick with Athearn's version of these. So, overly wide is more acceptable than the color being off slightly on an otherwise correct car? Interesting.
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Post by PennCentral on Aug 4, 2020 5:09:34 GMT -8
ExactRail's PS-built 5344 cu. ft. boxcar is a very nice model with a correct width, unlike Athearn's earlier, overly wide version. But the orange color of the ER car lettered for the D&H is simply wrong: much too reddish and intense. The D&H cars were a much lighter orange. Originally intended for the Upper Merion & Plymouth, they went to the D&H instead, with painted part of a new car number on a couple of small patch on each side in only slightly darker orange. That should be corrected. Until that happens, I'll stick with Athearn's version of these. So, overly wide is more acceptable than the color being off slightly on an otherwise correct car? Interesting. Normally, no. However, the color isn't 'slightly off'. It's just flat wrong. It might not matter as much if it was just a random car from a foreign road but the D&H is one of two primary roads I model. I grew up along the D&H and I distinctly remember these cars. The slight width inaccuracy in the Athearn car is easily overlooked because the color is correct or damn close to correct. The ExactRail car on the other hand has a correct width but that color sticks out like a sore thumb and screams "WRONG!!!!!". Pick your poison. That said, I hope that someday, ER will produce another run of D&H 5344's with a more correct color. If they're even close to the color that Athearn uses, I'm all in. All road numbers. This eff up on the 5344's color is as bad as Intermountain painting their D&H 4750 orange instead of RED. I sold off all my Intermountain cars as soon as Tangent announced that they were going to do the 4750. Even though the D&H 4750's took a few years to be announced, I knew that they would eventually happen and be CORRECT so I ditched the horrid Intermountain ones. Jason C Indiana
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Post by jstevens on Aug 4, 2020 8:16:23 GMT -8
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Post by dti406 on Aug 4, 2020 8:27:44 GMT -8
ExactRail's PS-built 5344 cu. ft. boxcar is a very nice model with a correct width, unlike Athearn's earlier, overly wide version. But the orange color of the ER car lettered for the D&H is simply wrong: much too reddish and intense. The D&H cars were a much lighter orange. Originally intended for the Upper Merion & Plymouth, they went to the D&H instead, with painted part of a new car number on a couple of small patch on each side in only slightly darker orange. That should be corrected. Until that happens, I'll stick with Athearn's version of these. So, overly wide is more acceptable than the color being off slightly on an otherwise correct car? Interesting. Gee, I think those cars were done by the great Blaine Hatfield who always gets his colors and dimensional data correct! Rick Jesionowski
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Post by fcixdarrell on Aug 4, 2020 8:36:33 GMT -8
So, overly wide is more acceptable than the color being off slightly on an otherwise correct car? Interesting. Normally, no. However, the color isn't 'slightly off'. It's just flat wrong. It might not matter as much if it was just a random car from a foreign road but the D&H is one of two primary roads I model. I grew up along the D&H and I distinctly remember these cars. The slight width inaccuracy in the Athearn car is easily overlooked because the color is correct or damn close to correct. The ExactRail car on the other hand has a correct width but that color sticks out like a sore thumb and screams "WRONG!!!!!". Pick your poison. That said, I hope that someday, ER will produce another run of D&H 5344's with a more correct color. If they're even close to the color that Athearn uses, I'm all in. All road numbers. This eff up on the 5344's color is as bad as Intermountain painting their D&H 4750 orange instead of RED. I sold off all my Intermountain cars as soon as Tangent announced that they were going to do the 4750. Even though the D&H 4750's took a few years to be announced, I knew that they would eventually happen and be CORRECT so I ditched the horrid Intermountain ones. Jason C Indiana I haven't seen the Intermountain D&H cars in person and didn't realize that they were that incorrect. I am NOT the right guy to judge colors - I have cataracts, one tinted blue (cool) and one tinted yellow (warm). I can see three shades, depending on closing the right eye, or the left or neither. Leaving both open still isn't correct color balance. A lot of model colors look off to me, but that doesn't mean they are!
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Post by riogrande on Aug 4, 2020 8:49:43 GMT -8
It so happens that I know a few of the ExactRail guys through a group they and I share. And while their company is very careful to disclose projects and future releases, their silence doesn't mean inactivity. I have been in touch with Chris now and then and if I understand, more GSC bulkheads are being worked on, including D&RGW with the end lockers. Also, word has it from the Rio Grande io.groups list that more D&RGW Bethlehem 3483 quad hoppers are planned. So yes, behind the scenes they are working on things. Perhaps if E-R is returning to the announce when ready to ship or when models are coming off the boat (available to ship in a week or two) that might mean more lag time until announcement. By the looks of things, the Coilshield cars should be here soon, and if that add is correct, another run of the Trenton Bulkheads are on the way too. In a way, I haven't minded the break with ExactRail as I've had a number of other items to budget for from other companies. I've had models from Athearn Genesis, ScaleTrains, Intermountain and now Arrowhead and Tangent are hitting or will be soon. I suppose when it's very quiet for quite a few months (ExactRail) we were thinking of Wabbits. Hopefully they will be shipping more product during the remainder of the year.
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Post by jstevens on Aug 4, 2020 10:29:31 GMT -8
It so happens that I know a few of the ExactRail guys through a group they and I share. And while their company is very careful to disclose projects and future releases, their silence doesn't mean inactivity. Perhaps if E-R is returning to the announce when ready to ship or when models are coming off the boat (available to ship in a week or two) that might mean more lag time until announcement. By the looks of things, the Coilshield cars should be here soon, and if that add is correct, another run of the Trenton Bulkheads are on the way too. Well, that "more lag time" could very well refer to the last 6 quiet months. I have a suspicion the Trentonworks Bulkheads and Coilshield/Protectors are only the beginning.
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Post by riogrande on Aug 4, 2020 10:32:59 GMT -8
Very well could be. It might not hurt for Chris to toss a blog post up to quell the savage beasts with a message that behind the scenes, they are busily working some nice models for the faithful. You know, the wabbit's they've been hunting while it's been vewwy quiet. (voice of Elmer Fudd). Just want to know they are alive and kicking as they say.
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