HO Articulateds

[AggroJones]

Mammoth articulated are king of the rails, right? So what articulated steam would you like to see done in plastic?
There are a few out already, BLI did the N&W A and SP AC-4/5. P2k claimed the USRA 2-8-8-2 and Spectrum, the USRA 2-6-6-2. Rivarossi did the C&O H-8. Trix got the UP BigBoy. And Lionel did the UP 4-6-6-4. I think there should be more.

[Anonymous]

Goooooooooooooooo M2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![:D]

[EL PARRo]

UP 2-8-8-0. I think I once saw one in a magazine in N scale, but I want one in HO.

[Anonymous]

I can only pick one??? My one and only pick would be the L-105, but the WP M-100 is a very close second!

[Anonymous]

I think an Erie Triplex would look pretty interesting pulling a massive HO consist, not to mention, it would probably run better than it's prototype[;)]

[Anonymous]

DM&IR "Yellowstones"!!!

[Anonymous]

Sierra 2-6-6-2....Not the Mantua, but something along the lines of the premium plastic.

Guy

[Anonymous]

Delaware & Hudson Challenger

[TrainFreak409]

I would like to see Great Northern's 2-6-8-0, and Virginian's 2-10-10-2. Nice locomotives they are!

[8]TrainFreak409[8]

[Anonymous]

hi sp AC-9 2-8-8-4 is the one

[TrainFreak409]

QUOTE: Originally posted by mainecentral229

I think an Erie Triplex would look pretty interesting pulling a massive HO consist, not to mention, it would probably run better than it's prototype[;)]

That would be cool too! I have only seen the O scale version of the Erie Triplex. I have never seen a model of the Virginian Triplex. It would be nice to see a HO model of each, because the Virginian had one more axle than the Erie. (2-8-8-8-2 Erie, 2-8-8-8-4 Virginian).

[8]TrainFreak409[8]

[Anonymous]

Someone already put up the Sierra 2-6-6-2. I would like to find, on my dealers shelves, a D&SL 2-6-6-0. I have one of the brass PFM imports. Beautiful engine, good proportions, small enough to look right on a model railroad. Like to see one done properly in plastic, or even a composite diecast/plastic version.

Steam forever.

Tom

[nfmisso]

N&W Y5 or Y6/Y6a, rather than the Y6b.

[EL PARRo]

Other than the UP 2-8-8-0, I'd also like to see a 2-6-6-2T logging locomotive. I know that Mantua makes one, but I want a higher qualtity one. *cough*Spectrum*cough*

Here's a picture of a 2-6-6-2T that I'd like to have a model of:


Here's a link to a larger picture if you want to see it better.
http://www.steaminthewoods.com/ArcataandMadRiver12_2662_inTransit_EurekaCA_75700_copy.jpg

[Anonymous]

I'm all there for a UP 2-8-8-0 in 2 versions of course.. complex and simple!!!

A logger by spectrum would kick butt. I have two mantua loggers, one 1984 vintage that is still awesome and one I got used.. that needs some serious work.. I'm always game for more articulated power! The Proto Y3 is my biggest thus far.. though i'd LOVE a trix big boy!

Jeff

[philnrunt]

The Yellowstone is just a fine looking powerhouse, with 150 ore jennies behind it, now that's railroading UP (nooo nooo, Upper Peninsula) style.
Style being the key word.

[sparkingbolt]

I know the cab forwards are kinda the SP signature loco, But the '9's just look better, more graceful but also more majestic IMHO.

The problem is what place does such a monster have on a layout where about 14 car trains are the max? Dan

[Vampire]

I want a B&O EM-1 myself, especially if it has sound. Might have to get a few of 'em!

Maybe someday BLI or Lionel will produce one... between lawsuits that is.

[Anonymous]

tpaulsen already mentioned one of the engines on my wishlist - the D&SL 2-6-6-0. I also remember the PFM brass version some years back, and that was one of the few brass engines I ever seriously thought about buying. Wish I had in retrospect. The other is the Little River RR (in Tenn) 2-4-4-2, the only standard gauge articulated of its type ever sold to an American railroad. It was also available in brass and imported by Oriental Ltd as part of their 'Powerhouse' series, if I remember correctly. It was just darn cute !

[AggroJones]

After the AC-12, I would have picked the D&RGW L-105 or NP Z-5. There's not much cooler than a single MASSIVE articulated steamer hauling an endless string of freight cars at low speed.

[Anonymous]

I would not really like to see any of these. I would rather have some layout sized, obscure steamers and diesels. This is just my opinion, but I really do not like big steam.

[Fergmiester]

THough I voted for a NP Z6 a Missabe Iron Range 2-8-8-4 was also a mighty fine loco

[orsonroy]

Other: none! We already have WAY too many articulateds available in HO plastic! How about some engines that REALLY ran around on American railroads (and Canadian), and which will fit onto the average layout! There's only two mikados available in plastic (both USRA versions), but we've got our choice of over 15 different articulateds!

[Anonymous]

A WM M2 4-6-6-4 would be really cool. Baldwin Challengers rock! (hmmm, me, 4884bigboy, wanting a Northeastern locomotive?..........made by Baldwin?...........maybe I'm going soft)....................

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy

Other: none! We already have WAY too many articulateds available in HO plastic!

NOOOOOOOOOOO! There will never be enough articulateds! [:D]

QUOTE: ....but we've got our choice of over 15 different articulateds!

The crap Rivarossi's don't count!

[CP5415]

I'd rather see a series of smaller steam locomotives produced.
There's nothing wrong with Hudsons & Pacific's racing around in HO scale.
I'd just like to see more of them. Big steam locomotives don't really look that great on a 9x12 layout.
.
Gordon

[AggroJones]

QUOTE: Originally posted by CP5415

I'd rather see a series of smaller steam locomotives produced.
There's nothing wrong with Hudsons & Pacific's racing around in HO scale.
I'd just like to see more of them. Big steam locomotives don't really look that great on a 9x12 layout.
.
Gordon

Aside from the USRA medium sized steamers, I think the problem is there aren' t too many that clearly stand out. Sure Pennsy's K4 and NYC J1e are done, but what else?

I assume a USRA 4-6-2B would be welcomed.

PS--My benchwork is almost finished and from what I see, a big articulated looks just fine here. [;)]

[aussiesteve]

I'd like to see an Australian AD60 garret 4-8-4+4-8-4, you yanks have way too many of your style articulateds available already.[:D]

[aussiesteve]

QUOTE: Originally posted by aussiesteve

I'd like to see an Australian AD60 garret 4-8-4+4-8-4, you yanks have way too many of your style articulateds available already.[:D]

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Now I can get off my [soapbox]

[AggroJones]

Okay CP-Gordon, what medium sized steamers do you think have selling potential?

A few I think.......

USRA 4-6-2B
Southern Ps-4 4-6-2
CP Royal 4-6-4
Great Northern 0-8 2-8-2
NYC L4 4-8-2