Big news from Athearn

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45

QUOTE: Originally posted by wt259

$100 difference in price (MSRP) for sound and non-sound F's and SD45-2's? I don't think so, not for MRC sound.[tdn] I'll be looking for non-sound SD45-2's in ATSF, thanks just the same.

WT259,

You probably read my post a while back regarding the Athearns. I did post a correction. The update I received was that Athearn will be using LOK Sound decoders, not MRC (thankfully). These are the Europeon sound decoders. You can check out their website at http://www.loksound.com

They have sound samples available, but Europeon locos, not American. However, their is a page that lists what sounds they will be making available. The offerings are very similar to Soundtraxx, but with the bonus of engine variations within the same manufacturer (EMD 2nd gen: 12, 16, or 20 cylinder engines).

If they sound as good as their advertising, Soundtraxx is going to have some very stiff competition.

Maybe Athearn will use the LOK decoders someday, but I can't imagine that they would make a major release statement with the wrong sound decoder being identified.

Sounds like it's MRC sound for these releases (ugh!).

Luckily, I don't need any of these locos, so I won't worry about it !!!

[UP Deano]

YEA! thanks cnw8835, didnt realize that,thank you for bringing it to my attention. theres hope yet! seen MP15 and just got excited.LOL.

[Anonymous]

Good news, but I am still waiting for an excellent HO RS-3. The MDC shell is closer to scale than the Atlas, which along with those odd lugs on the grab iron is pretty much a low-fidelity shell.

P2K are you out there?

[howmus]

[|)] Yawn! [|)]

Athearn is on my "Don't waste your money" list. Especially since it was gobbled up by the "Dark Side".

[Anonymous]

Iginc----
Theres no CNW's because Athearn is making MP15AC's. C&NW had MP15DC's. Atlas is making those. They are coming November or so.

[Texas Zepher]

QUOTE: Originally posted by grande man

HO scale
Alco RS-3 diesel locomotives. Denver & Rio Grande Western;

That sounds like something good to me!

Wait for the Atlas due out in August.

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hors3/7027.jpg

[AntonioFP45]

QUOTE: Originally posted by wt259

$100 difference in price (MSRP) for sound and non-sound F's and SD45-2's? I don't think so, not for MRC sound.[tdn] I'll be looking for non-sound SD45-2's in ATSF, thanks just the same.

WT259,

You probably read my post a while back regarding the Athearns. I did post a correction. The update I received was that Athearn will be using LOK Sound decoders, not MRC (thankfully). These are the Europeon sound decoders. You can check out their website at http://www.loksound.com

They have sound samples available, but Europeon locos, not American. However, their is a page that lists what sounds they will be making available. The offerings are very similar to Soundtraxx, but with the bonus of engine variations within the same manufacturer (EMD 2nd gen: 12, 16, or 20 cylinder engines).

If they sound as good as their advertising, Soundtraxx is going to have some very stiff competition.

[Texas Zepher]

Thats only Big news if:
[tdn]1. The models don't fall apart (eg. Genesis SD70's gag gag, I've yet to get one that will run straight out of the box from the original or current run; RTR stuff that has to have trucks and couplers fixed before they can "roll").
[|(]2. The models actually will pull something. (eg. Genesis 2-8-2, F7's that can't even pull the SuperChief set that they were designed for. Had to break out the reliable Stewarts to do the job).
[:(!]3. They can actually deliver in a finite amout of time (I'm still waiting for 4-6-6-4 ordered in October).
[xx(]4. They ditch those cheapo "kadee wanabe" couplers they are putting on all their equipment these days. They should have stuck to the horn hooks - at least they would hook the cars together.

And ANOTHER RS-3 [zzz]. That is almost as exciting as another F3[8]!. Now if they would have sound in them, but nooooo.

Athearn is in a serious slump. After carrying the hobby for 30 years they have really gone down hill, despite the prices going through the roof. Right now Athearn is on my "DON'T BUY" List.

[UP Deano]

Crap! i was really wanting the MP15 switcher in CNW. had a couple of those that switched out all the industries in town for years. dad and i just started an HO switching layout 50s-late 60s. would have fit perfect. dont get me wrong, i like mil.road, they had a mainline through town also, but CNW MP15s switched most of it. would have been nice.

[grandeman]

HO scale
Alco RS-3 diesel locomotives. Denver & Rio Grande Western; Great Northern; Louisville & Nashville; Nacionales de Mexico; New York, New Haven & Hartford; New York Central; and undecorated. See-through cab, plastic handrails, wire grab irons, and Digital Command Control decoder quick plug. $89.98 to $94.98. November 2005. Ex-Roundhouse models. Ready-to-Roll.

That sounds like something good to me!

[wt259]

$100 difference in price (MSRP) for sound and non-sound F's and SD45-2's? I don't think so, not for MRC sound.[tdn] I'll be looking for non-sound SD45-2's in ATSF, thanks just the same.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the information.

[cgrivno]

New locomotives and rolling stock in HO and N. Read the full story on MR Express: http://www.trains.com/Content/Dynamic/Articles/000/000/006/019quqpd.asp