We review models that the manufacturers send to us. If the manufacturer doesn't see fit to send us a test sample, their products don't get reviewed.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
MR should review all these locomotives because of different paint jobs?
Hi, I just logged on to look for reviews of the Intermountain HO GP10 and SD40-2, as new paint schemes for both have been announced and pre-orders invited. Found no reviews on either model, so searched on Intermountain diesel loco and found just 3 reviews, 2 for the FP7 and 1 for the ES44AC. I am just expressing my surprise, in the hope that the staff will take note and act. There are upcoming GP10s for the G&W Louisiana & Delta, plus other colorful and interesting shortlines, and SD40-2s for the G&W Alabama & Gulf, plus others. I can forgive you for no review of the GP16, as I don't think any of those have hit the shelves yet, but here again there are lots of interesting shortlines in the offing, including a pair for the South Carolina Public Railways (i.e. Charleston harbor). All of these are on my wish list, but I prefer not to pre-order blind. Come on MR, get reviewing!
Best Regards,
Bill.