Anyone else going to make 2-6-6-6 Alleghenys/H-8?

[DigitalGriffin]

I was hoping to add one to my collection. Unfortunately it looks like I jumped onto the train a little too late (excuse the pun.) as Rivarossi Allegheny's are hard to come by.

Does anyone know if they are going to be made again and by whom?

~Thanks
~Don

[twhite]

Haven't heard anything about it, but keep checking E-bay or some of the larger hobby shop nets--there's GOT to be one around, somewhere. It's just a honey of a locomotive, even if the traction tires have a habit of becoming loose. It would be nice if BLI or P2k decided to come out with one, but until then, keep checking the net. I'd bet you'll find one, eventually. Good luck!
Tom

[Anonymous]

I have both the Allegheny & Athearn Challenger. Side by side the locos
look quite similar IMO.
Maybe worth a look see.

[Anonymous]

BLI?? If they make this engine... whoo hoo I already am all steamed up and ready to buy it. They wont need to show me any pictures or anything, just give me the bill to sign for it. *DISCLAIMER... dont send me a bill for 10,000 units BLI!! I am not that rich he he.

I guess someone will make this engine but if they do, it better have QSI sound and DCC included. I missed the first round when they came out a few years ago because they were just too expensive. But have been saving pennies for the next run.

[dinwitty]

keep checking ebay, I have the RR 2-6-6-6, nice.

I have an arbour kit and getting a rare winton, just to build and admire and maybe get to run fine.

[grayfox1119]

I bought mine when they 1st came out, very nice unit and certifications.

[Anonymous]

If anyone is interesed, I have a Riv 2-6-6-6, that I bought as my birthday present to me, at the same time my wife bought me a Proto 2-8-8-2. To keep piece in the family, you know which one I opened. Now I've got a Riv that I'd like to sell. It is still in the factory shrink wrap and has been stored in the closet.

If you are interesed e-mail me at [e-mail]

Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob

[Anonymous]

Assume you read where digital is looking

[dinwitty]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=19129&item=5955623631&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW

[Anonymous]

Reserve met, price at market rate by end of first day listed. Got 6 more days to go on that auction. Now we will see how bad someone wants that model.

[Anonymous]

It's out of warranty and for a used model the New Challenger with one year warranty has merit for review.

[DigitalGriffin]

QUOTE: Originally posted by HighIron2003ar

Reserve met, price at market rate by end of first day listed. Got 6 more days to go on that auction. Now we will see how bad someone wants that model.

Yep I was already outbid. $325 was my limit. My budget is really hurting right now. :-(

[Anonymous]

From a manufacturer's stand point, I can't see there being two manufacturers making any single steam locomotive unless demand shows it is warranted. I would like to see so many other locomotives brought out that I feel it a waste to have two manufacturers competing for sales of a single steam locomotive type. I never understood how Athearn and Lionel thought they should bring out UP Challengers, when Rivarossi has offered one for decades and brass examples have been offered for even longer!

Rivarossi is undergoing company changes. Once the dust has settled, if Rivarossi comes back from the edge of the abyss, I'm sure they will offer this loco again. The old manufacturer's maxim is; have tooling will build! The more sales from a set of tools, the cheaper the tooling's cost and the more the next run will be profitable! However, I'm from the old school, where we didn't have to change confusers and software every six months so, so Bill Gates could make Mo Money, Mo Money, Mo Money!!