For those of us doubting if the Santa Fe Mikados, announced years ago by BLI, would ever materialize, there is good news. On the BLI web site there are the first photos of the model. And comparing the pics with a couple of brass models in my collection, they look pretty good. BLI predicts they will arrive in May 2021; well, I would take that with a grain of salt.
JW
I put in my reservation for one just the other day. First time I've ever pre-ordered a model actually. I'm not even an ATSF geek, I just really like the look of them and think one would make a unique addition. They look great-super excited!
Not too surprised it took a while; I'd imagine getting the required reservations for a less-famous locomotive, even on a famous railroad, took a bit. Unless that wasn't the problem?
Ive been waiting for these for FOREVER. Glad they're actually gonna make it. The sunset ones have quite a few dimensional issues the key ones are out of budget, and the PFM ones are rare.
Dang they look good
Charles
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