Now that I have your attention, Bob -about the train reviews in CTT: I greatly enjoy reading your reviews, and something I've noticed is that for some locomotives, dimensions are given and others not. The current issue (May 2008) is an example. In your text on the Atlas O SD40, on P. 85, you present both the coupler to coupler length and frame length (pilot to pilot?) yet on the following two pages the review of the MTH Premier AC4400CW makes no mention of any dimensions, at all.
My suggestion is to append the existing graphics box with sub-headings for length (with the measuring points being noted) height (cab or boiler top) and weight, as readers may find these figures interesting, or even significant in forming a purchasing decision-I do.
One cannot depend on the manufacturers' catalogs for accurate dimensions (my tape measure and theirs are often not in agreement) and a 41/2" long, O scale caboose is just one of many printed errors to be found in them. Weight is ignored entirely.
I don't know if this has been addressed before, but is this within the realm of possibility?
Donna Pass
I second the request for dimensions and the respective measurement points.
The recent review of the Atlas Industial Rail 4-4-2 defined the overall length, but I couldn't determine if this included couplers or where? I'm always looking for things to add to my 3/16" scale Marx setup, so I try to determine approximate scale. I went to my hobby shop -- they didn't have any -- but they ordered a few to look at. The story has a happy ending (for me and other Marx operators)-- the 4-4-2 is almost 3/16" scale!! I bought one!!
David Serres (TTOS member)
I'll add my vote for this one too, at least for semi-scale stuff where smaller size is of more importance to those considering making a purchase.
On the bright side Donna, at least they stopping putting small size under the "Cons" box for semi-scale or traditionally sized items like they've done in the past. In my book, under that theory, I'd be putting under the "Con" category anything that is full scale, will not run and clear 027 curves and switch boxes or has any kind of digital command which for me is a extra huge "Con."
brianel, Agent 027
"Praise the Lord. I may not have everything I desire, but the Lord has come through for what I need."
Bob Keller
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