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Overland introduces new line of Plastic Models
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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by simon1966</i> <br /><br />They don't mention sound. In fact they discuss "almost feeling the rumble" which suggests sound is not on the cards for these. <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />On the Atlas forum a poster sent a message to OMI re the new plastic line, the following is part of the reply he got: <br /> <br />"Thanks so very much for your interest in our new line of products...Tower 55. <br /> <br />The new website is planned to go live on our about June 1, 2005. The introduction of the company took place at the National Retail Hobby Stores Association Table Top Expo in Las Vegas NV last week. Dealers that inquired very provided a press release indicating that the site would not be ready until June. Today we are loading the release and the first ad showing GEVO, SD70ACe and the Turbine. <br /> <br />The first production will be the UP and BNSF GEVO production units. Currently target will be late 2005. At this moment the prices have not been finalized as we are waiting for a couple of component prices before we make the announcement. When the website is up and running a full list of models, road numbers if available, and initial pricing for the GEVO units will be posted. Pricing for the SD70ACe will be close to the GEVO price, but it will not be announced in June. Same for the 3-unit Turbine which will follow later this Fall if not sooner. <br /> <br />In addition the models will come with sound as well. Details for the sound provider will come at the NMRA National Train Show in Cincinnatti this July." <br /> <br />So it appears sound will be a part of their new Tower 55 line. I cannot imagine anyone releasing a new line these days without sound, as it seems most major manufacturers are offering it. <br /> <br />Bob Boudreau <br /> <br />
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