Tower 55

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't mind seeing a BN C415.

[Anonymous]

A Centennial would be pretty cool to see[8D][8D]

[Anonymous]

I'd like to see the wide-cab units (formerly GP40's? Don't know the 'official' model#) used on the MARC commuter trains over former B&O trackage.

[Anonymous]

An FP45, an SD60I and an SD80MAC get my votes!

[trolleyboy]

I'm an alcofile so the c415 would be nice. unless of coarse they put some traction out a nice BW steeple cab would be nice.[:D]

[Anonymous]

I'll be brutally honest here, BLI had the perfect opportunity to sweep the market with their SD-40-2. Without being critical of their model, I think OMI can do better. As popular as the locomotive is both with the railroads and the railfans alike, Tower 55 could make a bundle with well detailed prototypical models. OMI already invested in the tooling for their brass SD-40's, so my guess is that they've already got the hard part out of the way.

[jeffshultz]

I'm honestly not sure if I want to see Tower55 do something like an SD40-2. It seems pretty unanimous that T55 products are going to be very high end, with matching price tags.

I'd prefer someone who will produce the SD40-2 at a price point that many can buy the multiple engines that they want and need.

Since they seem to be into the new stuff... how about a Green Goat instead?

[csmith9474]

I would love to see a Warbonnet U30CG in plastic, but I don't think there would be market to justify it. It may not be the most beautiful loco, but it is an interesting piece of passenger locomotive history.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jeffshultz


Since they seem to be into the new stuff... how about a Green Goat instead?

Jeff, I'll agree that building a fleet of the SD-40's would certainly take its toll on our wallets. But I do absolutely love the idea of a Green Goat - - that would be one cool model!

[Anonymous]

STEAM

C&O H-7
C&O Greenbriar
C&O 0-10-0

[AggroJones]

I say, a Missabe M-4 2-8-8-4. Which doesn't seem likely from them. I just want someone to make a decent one.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by MikeGibbs
... But I do absolutely love the idea of a Green Goat - - that would be one cool model!

[:I]Uh....What's a "green goat?"[D)][:I]

[jeffshultz]

Green Goat - Railpower, Inc hybrid 2000hp equivalent switcher, generally based on an early (GP7/9) frame, filled with batteries and a low HP/emissions Cat diesel to keep them charged. Switchers spend a lot of time standing still doing nothing...

http://www.railpower.com/products_hl_gallery.html
RPRX 2401 is representative of the production models.

RPRX 001 is the Green Kid - call it a hybrid SW1000.

http://www.railpower.com/dl/dl_gg20b.pdf

[Anonymous]

A correct Alco C-430 would be a good thing.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jeffshultz

Green Goat - Railpower, Inc hybrid 2000hp equivalent switcher, generally based on an early (GP7/9) frame, filled with batteries and a low HP/emissions Cat diesel to keep them charged. Switchers spend a lot of time standing still doing nothing...

http://www.railpower.com/products_hl_gallery.html
RPRX 2401 is representative of the production models.

RPRX 001 is the Green Kid - call it a hybrid SW1000.

http://www.railpower.com/dl/dl_gg20b.pdf

Thanks Jeff! I think I'll "pass" on that one though - looks too much like a slug with a cab![(-D][(-D]

[Amtrk14]

It would be nice to see some Amtrak Surfliner cars[:D]. They already have the mold...... They could also make the California Cars.

Sean

[trainboyH16-44]

Why would they do an F40? I mean, right after Kato released it...
A prototypically correct Canadian style SD40-2 would be nice, or maybe just one with different versions. I hate trying to detail them myself, as I am not good at all. Practice makes perfect, but if that practice is on $170 Katos, I'd rather not do it.
Matthew

[chrismay]

Seems to me that models such as an SD-40-2 or something like that were very common in many different railways would be best for business.

That way they can be manufactured in many more paint schemes, still be (near) prototype and would likely interest people who were looking to buy undecorated or buy and strip for their own smaller lines.

But that's just me.

[Trainnut484]

QUOTE: Originally posted by csmith9474

I would love to see a Warbonnet U30CG in plastic, but I don't think there would be market to justify it. It may not be the most beautiful loco, but it is an interesting piece of passenger locomotive history.

[#ditto][#ditto]. ATSF Bicentennials would be my second choice.

Take care,

Russell

[BRAKIE]

Sorry Guys,I can't get excited about Tower55..After we have several proved manufacturers that makes quality models,Atlas,Athearn,Kato,Stewart and other like companies..IMHO we have enough manufacturers to produce the models we need with out the manufacturers tripping over their selves producing the same models..Of course we need more F7s...[}:)]

[jeffshultz]

I wonder if we can convince Tower 55 to produce modern freight cars as well as locomotives?

[Anonymous]

Although a quality SD40-2 is the most needed loco in HO scale MRRing, Tower 55 won't do one - it would be too easy for Kato to re-issue theirs (with an improved electrical pickup on the Kato, which was the only main problem) and undercut them.

BLI and Athearn might also jump into the re-issue mode, although BLI would have to do major improvements, and Athearns BB/RTR is not in the same league (in fact, not even in the same galaxy!) as the Kato model.

So I will wait and wait for the Kato re-issue ......

Other than that, I would buy NOTHING that either Tower 55 has announced or has been suggested above !!!

[BRAKIE]

George,I fully agree with you about the SD40-2s.I would buy the older BB SD40-2 before I would buy one from a company that has not prove their self.Sure they make brass engines but,the question remains will their quality match that of Atlas,Athearn(the newer RTR and the Genesis) and of course Kato?
George,Do you remember the high hopes and then disappointment of the BLI's locomotives? That is how I see T-55.

[Anonymous]

Yep, Larry -

BLI was high hopes followed by "don't comment on the photo!" followed by dashed hopes.

Tower 55 might be much better, but it might well be deja vu all over again !!!

[Martin4]

Anybody aware of their price tags ?

Martin
Québec City

[Anonymous]

I agree that T55 could get a lot of customers if they produced a "general" locomotive such as the SD40-2 that was widely accepted by the RRs. I think I would rather see unique engines that other companies don't produce such as Milwaukee Road electrics.

[onetrack64]

Mark me up for some SD40-2s...Conrail please!

[Anonymous]

I hope they'll do some Canadian Cabs. CN GP40-2W, SD40-2W and CP SD40-2F Red Barns. I need them for good run through power. I'd rather have Kato do them though.

[espeefoamer]

I think an SP C415 would be awesome[:)]!

[csmith9474]

Are the locos in the poll in consideration by Tower $$ for production depending on consumer response, or are they just for fun? I personally voted for the U30CG, but it still seems like some obscure choices (although not bad). Not being critical, just curious.