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Posted by sfprairie on Saturday, September 29, 2018 2:53 PM

I would like to see BLI do a 2-6-2 Prairie, Santa Fe. 

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Posted by emdmike on Saturday, September 29, 2018 1:14 PM

SD9 and SD18's with low noses for the rebuilds used by BN, BNSF, MRL, DM&IR, Shelly Materials(really sharp looking unit), IBCX and others that got them after the Missabe  and other roads sold them off.     Mike the Aspie. 

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Posted by NWP SWP on Saturday, September 29, 2018 12:51 PM

In addition to more SP big steam (not cab forwards) I'd like to see some DD35s (Both As and Bs), then some NYC Boxcabs (Ps or Ts), more SD4X series units (so SD40s and 45s and their variants), it'd be nice if the prices of everything went down some, but that's not happening.

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Posted by maxman on Saturday, September 29, 2018 11:11 AM

Did I already post this?

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Posted by BRAKIE on Saturday, September 29, 2018 5:12 AM

A RSD 12.

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Posted by Southgate on Saturday, September 29, 2018 4:34 AM

MARTIN STATION

 

   I too would like to see both a high quality GE44 tonner and 70 tonner. Although I would like to see them made like Bachmann's 45 ton locomotive which I belive is really a nice engine. The cast hoods add nice weight and the plastic cab can still be nicely detailed.

Ralph

 

I'm addicted to 44 tonners. In addition to the Keystone mentioned earlier, I bit the bullet and bought a used but clean looking brass one on the bay about a week ago. Should be here later today. How it runs remains to be seen. But yesterday I watched a brand new old stock brass one come... and go. I mentioned to my wife that I had just exersized self control, she asked and I said how.

She asked why I didn't get it. I said I didn't wanna make you mad. She replies, that wouldnt have made her mad. Just let her know so she can log in the checkbook.Indifferent

So parusing the bay again, up pops another Keystone. Buy it now, on the higher end of what I bid for the 1st one, but under my max. Now about 1/2 way thru the build of the first one, I can already see how superlative it runs, and is as well detailed as the brass one. And heavy! I'd rather have it than brass. (It is half brass anyway) Wasted no time clicking keys.

On this thread's topic, I can call it desire satisfied! Dan

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Posted by bandofan on Saturday, September 8, 2018 8:43 AM

dti406

Lima 750, 1000, 1200 HP Switchers, Lima LS-25 Transfer Unnit, Baldwin PRR RT-624 Transfer Unit.

FGE 40' RBL with 12' Offset Doors.

Rick Jesionowski

 

 I second the request for the Lima Switchers.  These have only been done in brass and it was many years ago.  

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:16 AM

Ladder1

CB&Q  05 or 05A   That is afforadable

 

 

Thanks for that suggestion.

 

I would like CB&Q O5b number 5632. 

I road on fan trips behind it along with many others. 

 

I would add ...... CB&Q EMD E5A and E5B ..... More CB&Q Budd passenger cars with full skirts like BLI's California Zephyr cars. ..... North Coast Limited as Walthers name train. 

GARRY

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Posted by RAY HEROLD on Thursday, August 30, 2018 10:06 AM

I would like to see an Alco low nose RS-11.

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Posted by JEFFREY ASHWORTH on Thursday, August 30, 2018 9:29 AM

My vote would be for a RTR model in HO of the AC&F 60 ft 6 in steel baggage cars found in quantity on the New York Central and several other roads. Walthers Mainline quality is appropriate as we need a lot of them.  These cars often made up entire mail and express trains.

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Posted by Ladder1 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 9:40 PM

CB&Q  05 or 05A   That is afforadable

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 7:02 PM

The recent Athearn Northern Pacific Challenger with oil tender. From what I understand DC/DCC compatible. This N scale locomotive started out close to 500.00 It has come down to 300.00 from a good internet source.

Tempting, but I don't know if I can justify it right now. Too many other expenditures lately.... It's tough not buying it though as my radiuses will accommodate it.

This is the one I want because it fits my road roster. But you should see the multicolored Union Pacific one. They don't get any more beautiful than that !

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Posted by DavidH66 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 1:02 PM

Krauss Mafei (SP?) Deisels

Standard Cab SD70

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Posted by BNSF UP and others modeler on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:46 AM

I dont get that quote... am I missing something obvious?

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Posted by MARTIN STATION on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 10:38 AM

 

   I too would like to see both a high quality GE44 tonner and 70 tonner. Although I would like to see them made like Bachmann's 45 ton locomotive which I belive is really a nice engine. The cast hoods add nice weight and the plastic cab can still be nicely detailed.

Ralph

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 6:17 AM

steemtrayn
Just be glad you don't have to press "2" for English.

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Dave, the way things are going, it won't be long before you will be pressing "2" for English.

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Posted by steemtrayn on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:56 AM

Same as last time; PRR Baldwin BP20.

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And a freight car:

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Posted by Bayfield Transfer Railway on Monday, August 27, 2018 9:48 PM

Well, I'd like to see some 1st generation diesels with working CORRECT class/marker lights a la the latest Bowser and Scale Trains 2nd generation units.

The other thing I would REALLY like to see is the FM H-16-66.

Disclaimer:  This post may contain humor, sarcasm, and/or flatulence.

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Posted by angelob6660 on Monday, August 27, 2018 4:52 PM

Yeah! I forgot to mention about the P30CH.

It's go with every scale.

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Posted by AntonioFP45 on Monday, August 27, 2018 3:59 PM

In the Amtrak arena.  Inspited of initial critiques from naysayers, Athearn has been successful with the release of the SDP40f!

Now it's time for a "Pooch"!

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Posted by E-L man tom on Monday, August 27, 2018 10:27 AM

tomwazy

  I’d be in for the EL/Erie cabooses also.  Two firms have teased production of models,JJL Models of the Dunmore comes to mind,but doesnt look like they will ever be reality. KV Models has been working on an etched metal version of the bay window,keeping my fingers crossed on that one. I think more prototypically correct caboose models in general are needed,along the lines and quality of the Athearn SP releases a few years ago. Most available caboose models,other than brass,are generic at best. 

 

With a little modification, the Walthers bay window caboose comes close to the bay window caboose that the Erie/EL had. In fact I have a kit of the Walthers model, still unbuilt as of this date. The Dunmore (class N3A) caboose is the one that is hard to come by. If I wasn't such a klutz at soldering, I might be inclined to build a brass model of it. 

Tom Modeling the free-lanced Toledo Erie Central switching layout.
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Posted by riogrande5761 on Monday, August 27, 2018 6:21 AM

Dan, woo.

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Posted by Southgate on Sunday, August 26, 2018 9:55 PM

riogrande5761

 

 
Southgate

Blue box kits to come back. Dan

 

 

 
Be realistic about what you wish for.  In the present day high probability against bb kits being produced again.
 
They are still available at train shows and eBay and you should find an ample supply.  
 

Umm... Confession time!

My ORIGINAL post on that reply space was a metal bodied GE 44 tonner made by, or at least  runs like it was made by Kato.  So just after posting, I parused ebay for a Keystone metal body for the millionth time, ALWAYS having come up dry. 

Well this time not only was it there, it had the NWSL drive system!!!! Brand new kit. Unbuilt!

So, all too often when someone here sees your wish item they'll kindly point out there's one on the 'bay, right? (case in point, BB kits) Well, I didn't want this one to get any more exposure than it already would get, so I quickly pounded keys to edit my reply to the first thing I could think of.

I'd welcome BB kits back, but that 44 tonner really is THE ONE item on my wish list, far and away above others. I only did that to divert!Confused

And

I NAILED IT! With an MSRP of $80 back in the late 70s, early '80s, factoring in inflation, paying only $20 more than that, New kit, I think I did quite well. I bid WAY over that.

Just FINALLY got my wish list item. Dan

 

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Posted by Paul3 on Sunday, August 26, 2018 5:16 PM

Wayne,

Thanks again!  I'll have to try it one of these days.

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Posted by angelob6660 on Sunday, August 26, 2018 2:12 PM

My wish list would be Amtrak Superliner II in Phase IV and 1700 series baggage cars (that were converted coaches) in N Scale.

Also P40s in that Phase III faded stripes into Phase V.

More production on vehicles that aren't 1950s or 1970s trucks.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:59 PM

I remember the old school Warren Truss bridges (N scale) where the sides unclipped from the junk looking deck.

You could make a good looking wood deck in the right scale lumber and clip the sides on that. It fit perfectly and looked great.

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Posted by tomwazy on Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:46 PM

  I’d be in for the EL/Erie cabooses also.  Two firms have teased production of models,JJL Models of the Dunmore comes to mind,but doesnt look like they will ever be reality. KV Models has been working on an etched metal version of the bay window,keeping my fingers crossed on that one. I think more prototypically correct caboose models in general are needed,along the lines and quality of the Athearn SP releases a few years ago. Most available caboose models,other than brass,are generic at best. 

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Posted by josephbw on Sunday, August 26, 2018 10:40 AM

I'm still patiently waiting for more 60's and 70's vehicles in HO and under $20. I buy all I can at train shows, but my layout is still screaming for more. Sad

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Posted by Track fiddler on Sunday, August 26, 2018 12:51 AM

Twin Cities and Western. Rarely available in HO....but not so much if at all available in N.

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