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Posted by jimmac230 on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 6:44 PM
Definiately Challenger. been up close with Union Pacific #3985 and was simply in total awe of the locomotive. Have also been close to Centennial #6936 also was impressed with it too. Will possibly be purchasing one of each of them when possible in the future when layout gets made.
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Posted by jimmac230 on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 6:44 PM
Definiately Challenger. been up close with Union Pacific #3985 and was simply in total awe of the locomotive. Have also been close to Centennial #6936 also was impressed with it too. Will possibly be purchasing one of each of them when possible in the future when layout gets made.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 24, 2003 5:01 PM
Not really large...but how about the other "Kruass Maffie" (spelling) the hood unit in Ho? Yes I know there was a brass version, but come on, not all of us can afford the brass...........Blank or with a road name.......oh also that runs well......
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 24, 2003 5:01 PM
Not really large...but how about the other "Kruass Maffie" (spelling) the hood unit in Ho? Yes I know there was a brass version, but come on, not all of us can afford the brass...........Blank or with a road name.......oh also that runs well......
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Posted by ellisjamesrobertson on Thursday, July 24, 2003 5:20 PM
I'd go for a GN artic and/or a CP Selkirk - both have been done in brass but a good plastic one would be great.

Ellis

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Posted by ellisjamesrobertson on Thursday, July 24, 2003 5:20 PM
I'd go for a GN artic and/or a CP Selkirk - both have been done in brass but a good plastic one would be great.

Ellis

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 24, 2003 6:28 PM
None of the above. I would like to see QUALITY 4-4-0's and 2-6-0's. A non-UP Challenger would be nice. In the last two years we got a high quality 2-8-8-2 and 2-6-6-6 in HO with a promise of a 2-6-6-2 within a year. The big locos have been coming but there is much to be desired at the low end of the spectrum.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 24, 2003 6:28 PM
None of the above. I would like to see QUALITY 4-4-0's and 2-6-0's. A non-UP Challenger would be nice. In the last two years we got a high quality 2-8-8-2 and 2-6-6-6 in HO with a promise of a 2-6-6-2 within a year. The big locos have been coming but there is much to be desired at the low end of the spectrum.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 25, 2003 12:36 PM
Why buy anything with a UP logo? I say boycott UP models until UP backs off on their ridiculous licensing demands! That might apply to the fallen flags as well.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 25, 2003 12:36 PM
Why buy anything with a UP logo? I say boycott UP models until UP backs off on their ridiculous licensing demands! That might apply to the fallen flags as well.
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Posted by the-big-blow on Friday, July 25, 2003 12:58 PM
From what I am told both BNSF and UP are doing licensing on using their name.
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Posted by the-big-blow on Friday, July 25, 2003 12:58 PM
From what I am told both BNSF and UP are doing licensing on using their name.
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Posted by ndbprr on Friday, July 25, 2003 3:14 PM
Your Polls do the hobby a severe injustice. By not allowing people to vote for what they want you can conclude that there is a demand for a product that doesn't exist. Marketing polls are extremely complex to avoid leading the consumer. At least put an "Other" category in them.
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Posted by ndbprr on Friday, July 25, 2003 3:14 PM
Your Polls do the hobby a severe injustice. By not allowing people to vote for what they want you can conclude that there is a demand for a product that doesn't exist. Marketing polls are extremely complex to avoid leading the consumer. At least put an "Other" category in them.
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Posted by ralphb on Friday, July 25, 2003 5:36 PM
I voted for the GG1 of which I have two in N scale, but I go ape when I see a J1. The Jays may be too big for my layout, but should be at home on my NTrak club's layout which has better curves.
An M1 may not be as much of a monster, but I woudn't mind one of them too.
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Posted by ralphb on Friday, July 25, 2003 5:36 PM
I voted for the GG1 of which I have two in N scale, but I go ape when I see a J1. The Jays may be too big for my layout, but should be at home on my NTrak club's layout which has better curves.
An M1 may not be as much of a monster, but I woudn't mind one of them too.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 25, 2003 6:49 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ndbprr

Your Polls do the hobby a severe injustice. By not allowing people to vote for what they want you can conclude that there is a demand for a product that doesn't exist. Marketing polls are extremely complex to avoid leading the consumer. At least put an "Other" category in them.


This wasn't meant to be a multiple choice examination - merely a poll. Obviously, if there were as many categories as there were railroads, fallen flags or current, there wouldn't be any chance to figure out where to vote.

I don't see where you were not (or were compelled) to vote for any of the ones offered. Seems to me that you were content in pointing a finger instead of adding your own category. I'm sure the editors wouldn't be so high-handed as to say your choice was outside the boundaries of the poll.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, July 25, 2003 6:49 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by ndbprr

Your Polls do the hobby a severe injustice. By not allowing people to vote for what they want you can conclude that there is a demand for a product that doesn't exist. Marketing polls are extremely complex to avoid leading the consumer. At least put an "Other" category in them.


This wasn't meant to be a multiple choice examination - merely a poll. Obviously, if there were as many categories as there were railroads, fallen flags or current, there wouldn't be any chance to figure out where to vote.

I don't see where you were not (or were compelled) to vote for any of the ones offered. Seems to me that you were content in pointing a finger instead of adding your own category. I'm sure the editors wouldn't be so high-handed as to say your choice was outside the boundaries of the poll.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 26, 2003 1:13 PM
Sorry guys, none of the above also. I am a B&O fan. As you probably would guess, either EL3 - 5 or EM1 would be the locos of choice. One could also make a case for S1a's. (for those not of the "domer" persuasion, 2-8-8-0, 2-8-8-4, and 2-10-2)
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 26, 2003 1:13 PM
Sorry guys, none of the above also. I am a B&O fan. As you probably would guess, either EL3 - 5 or EM1 would be the locos of choice. One could also make a case for S1a's. (for those not of the "domer" persuasion, 2-8-8-0, 2-8-8-4, and 2-10-2)
paul m
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Posted by lucas4449 on Saturday, July 26, 2003 8:37 PM
i would prefer a dd35. sp and up had them
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Posted by lucas4449 on Saturday, July 26, 2003 8:37 PM
i would prefer a dd35. sp and up had them
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 26, 2003 8:57 PM
I put my 2 cents in for the Challenger,but really would want a SD 70M.In N scale of course.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, July 26, 2003 8:57 PM
I put my 2 cents in for the Challenger,but really would want a SD 70M.In N scale of course.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 27, 2003 7:32 AM
The GG1 is a classic loco that repersents the power and strenght of the pennsy.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, July 27, 2003 7:32 AM
The GG1 is a classic loco that repersents the power and strenght of the pennsy.
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Posted by gwrly on Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:06 AM
I agree with the Canadians, we need more locos and rolling stock from the "True North".

Bob.
Australia
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Posted by gwrly on Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:06 AM
I agree with the Canadians, we need more locos and rolling stock from the "True North".

Bob.
Australia
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Posted by ralphb on Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:25 AM
while I chose the GG1, I also like the J1 and, maybe Ql, which were big, powerful earthshakers. Then there's also the lone HC1 which littered Horseshoe Curve with broken couplers and car parts because the trains it handled were more than the cars could take. Pennsy Power was real!
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Posted by ralphb on Sunday, July 27, 2003 10:25 AM
while I chose the GG1, I also like the J1 and, maybe Ql, which were big, powerful earthshakers. Then there's also the lone HC1 which littered Horseshoe Curve with broken couplers and car parts because the trains it handled were more than the cars could take. Pennsy Power was real!

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