More Heritage 2-8-8-2s

[AggroJones]

I heard that Life Like is coming out with more USRA 2-8-8-2s somtime during 2004. The road names will be N&W, Northern Pacific, D&RGW, Clinchfield, and Virginian. And I was about to buy an Undec unit and turn it into a D&RGW! I don't know it the price has increased.

[Anonymous]

Funny how you brought this up. I finally got around to reading the article in Steam Glory today on N&W's 2-8-8-2's, 100 in total. That's impressive. I wasn't aware of the strength and effeciency of the Y-6's with a Tractive Effort of 166,000 lbs, this beats the Big Boy and Allegheny. Maybe I'll have to invest in one for the MESS.

[Anonymous]

I *still* do not own a Heritage Y6b.

What's wrong with me?

[AggroJones]

There is no Heritage Y6b. There is a Heritage Y3, however. The only Y6b available in plastic is the crappy Rivarossi 2-8-8-2.

[Anonymous]

Ah, that would be why then!

I've never honestly examined the Heritage unit. I *do* own the Rivarossi model, though it doesn't measure up to today's standards. I model 1971, so the mallet is more of a novelty collector's item.

[UPJohn]

The Life-Like 2-8-8-2 is a cool engine. I like them but my favorite steamer is the big boy(I'm a UP fan). I've always liked the big steamers.[:)]

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPJohn

The Life-Like 2-8-8-2 is a cool engine. I like them but my favorite steamer is the big boy(I'm a UP fan). I've always liked the big steamers.[:)]

Then you know Union Pacific owned a few USRA 2-8-8-2s. They were in the first run of Proto's mallets.

[nfmisso]

I believe that P2K may be running out of steam with another run of these for N&W; How many can there be for one model railroad? I have six, plus one to convert to a Y5, and a couple of the Oriental Powerhouse models. eight Y3 are too many, I should have more Y5/6/6a/6b than Y3 models.....

But at under $200 from Trainworld, it makes a good chassis to put under a Rivarossi.

[Anonymous]

I for one will be getting a 2-8-8-2 this year. It probably will be a P2k engine this year. I am hoping for a Y6b but a Y3 will suit my needs just as well. It will be undecorated. I have always enjoyed the AHM/Riverossi engines but feel that P2k may provide a little better "Grunt" for the weight on the rails to pull.

Perhaps BLI will come out with a Y6b. As far as N&W is concerned, we should not forget that thier engines were sold to other roads and were among the best in steam in the day. (From a person who does not model the N&W =)

The Big Boy is a engineering achievement and is built for Sherman Hill. And to run the long grinding grades of the west in a fast and timely manner. However the Y6b represents the very best of Eastern Steam in it's battle to move heavy bigboy breaking trains straight up, straight down and sideways turn over. It's traction is almost second to none. Especially in Western North Carolina where the weight of the train threatens to drag the entire train off the tracks.

[rambo1]

I love any steamer that PK2 makes the only problem is I am too scared to handle them because of the detail parts. Anyone have the same problem? rambo1

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones

QUOTE: Originally posted by UPJohn

The Life-Like 2-8-8-2 is a cool engine. I like them but my favorite steamer is the big boy(I'm a UP fan). I've always liked the big steamers.[:)]

Then you know Union Pacific owned a few USRA 2-8-8-2s. They were in the first run of Proto's mallets.

My bad, I meant the 2nd run of Proto's mallets.

[Anonymous]

Originally posted by Avondaleguy

I *still* do not own a Heritage Y6b.

What's wrong with me?
[/quote]

me too, but do have a Heritage Y-3. I would not mind having one or two Heritage Y-6b's. But may not replace my Rivirossi Y-6b's. [:D]

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