what else do we need

[JimYoung]

How 'bout a really realistic medium 2-8-0 with 57" drivers--- something like Baldwin or ALCo built for several roads from about 1909 to about 1915. (Similar to a WM H-6 or H-7 would be nice.) For looks, the Bachman 2-8-0 is a disappointment.[V]

[Anonymous]

How about anything that's yet to be released for ALCO!

[Anonymous]

How about anything that's yet to be released for ALCO!

[Anonymous]

OK all
First of all we do not need another Big Boy, F-7 etc, been done already!

An example of forward thinking the CF-7, never been done or the Penn T-1 (only in kit form). These are engines that have not been available before in a ready to run form (or just plain not available).

So how about some of the engines that have not been done {Virginian 2-10-10-2}, or poor copies {Kraus Mauffie Diesel/Hydraulic}, or just in brass {Erie 2-8-8-8-2}, or some thing foreign but could be Americanized {SAR 4-8-4+4-8-4 Beyer Garrets}. For that matter Canadian Steam (for those of you from the South Canada is in North America)


We are finally getting some FM units, so I am happy there, but sure would like to see some more unusal steam!

[Anonymous]

OK all
First of all we do not need another Big Boy, F-7 etc, been done already!

An example of forward thinking the CF-7, never been done or the Penn T-1 (only in kit form). These are engines that have not been available before in a ready to run form (or just plain not available).

So how about some of the engines that have not been done {Virginian 2-10-10-2}, or poor copies {Kraus Mauffie Diesel/Hydraulic}, or just in brass {Erie 2-8-8-8-2}, or some thing foreign but could be Americanized {SAR 4-8-4+4-8-4 Beyer Garrets}. For that matter Canadian Steam (for those of you from the South Canada is in North America)


We are finally getting some FM units, so I am happy there, but sure would like to see some more unusal steam!

[chicirjs]

We could really use a top quality C40-8 and C40-8W. TTo the best of my knowledge, the 6 axle dash 8's are the have only been produced by Bachmann and the tooling and mechanism aren't up to today's standards. Hopefully Atlas will be able to use some of the tooling from their 4 axle dash 8's to produce the 6 axle versions.

[chicirjs]

We could really use a top quality C40-8 and C40-8W. TTo the best of my knowledge, the 6 axle dash 8's are the have only been produced by Bachmann and the tooling and mechanism aren't up to today's standards. Hopefully Atlas will be able to use some of the tooling from their 4 axle dash 8's to produce the 6 axle versions.

[Anonymous]

A bit tongue-in-cheek here, but "need " isn't quite the same as " want ".
We really don't " need " any more locomotives.
Current-event-wise, many feel we " need " more electrical capacity and better distribution...but this is really a " want ".
The "need" is to conserve energy, not find ever-increasing ways to waste it.
Sorry...way off topic...time for my meds.
regards / Mike

[Anonymous]

A bit tongue-in-cheek here, but "need " isn't quite the same as " want ".
We really don't " need " any more locomotives.
Current-event-wise, many feel we " need " more electrical capacity and better distribution...but this is really a " want ".
The "need" is to conserve energy, not find ever-increasing ways to waste it.
Sorry...way off topic...time for my meds.
regards / Mike

[MAbruce]

...a home equity loan in order to afford all these "needs". [:o)]

[MAbruce]

...a home equity loan in order to afford all these "needs". [:o)]

[Anonymous]

I think I am the only one wishing for this but I would love it if some one (Atlas..please?) would make an E44. I've got enough of the Spectrum E33's. Now I just need the E44 and my life will be complete [:D].

[Anonymous]

I think I am the only one wishing for this but I would love it if some one (Atlas..please?) would make an E44. I've got enough of the Spectrum E33's. Now I just need the E44 and my life will be complete [:D].

[randerson]

I would really like to see affordable models of the Burlington Zephyrs in both N and HO.

[randerson]

I would really like to see affordable models of the Burlington Zephyrs in both N and HO.

[Anonymous]

For HO: How about a Proto CNR Northern w/the "Elephant Ears" and/or Mountain, also any CPR locomotive would do... How about a Proto United Aircraft Turbo Train? (Rapido Trains says they will be doing it!, Kato made it in N)... and how about a Re-release of the Amtrak Rohr Turbo? and of course an affordable Burlington Zephyr maybe in plastic...

[Anonymous]

For HO: How about a Proto CNR Northern w/the "Elephant Ears" and/or Mountain, also any CPR locomotive would do... How about a Proto United Aircraft Turbo Train? (Rapido Trains says they will be doing it!, Kato made it in N)... and how about a Re-release of the Amtrak Rohr Turbo? and of course an affordable Burlington Zephyr maybe in plastic...

[AggroJones]

I would really like to see an ATSF 2900 class 4-8-4 in HO. And a Santa Fe 4-6-4, 2-10-4 and 2-10-2. Basically any of the Heavy ATSF steam.

[AggroJones]

I would really like to see an ATSF 2900 class 4-8-4 in HO. And a Santa Fe 4-6-4, 2-10-4 and 2-10-2. Basically any of the Heavy ATSF steam.

[Anonymous]

tunnel motars-tunnel motars, tunnel motars and prefered them to be made by pk2000 cause i a dumping all 160 of my kato for them

[Anonymous]

tunnel motars-tunnel motars, tunnel motars and prefered them to be made by pk2000 cause i a dumping all 160 of my kato for them

[Anonymous]

BIGGER Basements (and wallets!)

[Anonymous]

BIGGER Basements (and wallets!)

[GDRMCo]

What we need is AC motors mounted on the axles and that would leave room for a interior and sound systems.

[GDRMCo]

What we need is AC motors mounted on the axles and that would leave room for a interior and sound systems.

[CP5415]

How about something affordable or how about a never ending supply of money!!!![:D]

Gordon

[CP5415]

How about something affordable or how about a never ending supply of money!!!![:D]

Gordon

[Anonymous]

Time, need more time.

[Anonymous]

Time, need more time.

[ndbprr]

Baldwin Centipedes in Plastic
Baldwin or/and Lima transfer engines
Modular building walls with multiple window selections and options
Diesels with the decoder plug or connections in the fuel tank so they don't have to be torn down to service.
Longer evaporation times for solvent glues for joining larger seams
A way to resharpen Exacto knives after usage and before storing
A new third world source for brass engines to get the costs back in line ( Every indicator say's trade with the thrid world rasies their standard of living faster and better than government intervention)
Lower taxes

[ndbprr]

Baldwin Centipedes in Plastic
Baldwin or/and Lima transfer engines
Modular building walls with multiple window selections and options
Diesels with the decoder plug or connections in the fuel tank so they don't have to be torn down to service.
Longer evaporation times for solvent glues for joining larger seams
A way to resharpen Exacto knives after usage and before storing
A new third world source for brass engines to get the costs back in line ( Every indicator say's trade with the thrid world rasies their standard of living faster and better than government intervention)
Lower taxes

[Anonymous]

How about an HO scale B23-7 from Atlas? I know I can sure use a about 5 of them.

[Anonymous]

How about an HO scale B23-7 from Atlas? I know I can sure use a about 5 of them.

[2059]

I think a model we need is a decent AC4400CW which is affordable for most of us. I just went to my local hobby shop and saw the new Athearn "Ready to Roll" Union Pacific AC4400CW. In my mind it's a disappointment. Certain details are either left out or are wrong. Kato is supposed to be coming out with an AC4400 in the future but only in a few companies such as UP. I think some of us would like to see a big variety of railroad companies for the AC4400. Personally I've wanted a good CNW AC4400 for a long time. I look forward to the Roco release of it's AC4400s, I can only hope they are as good as I hope they are.

[2059]

I think a model we need is a decent AC4400CW which is affordable for most of us. I just went to my local hobby shop and saw the new Athearn "Ready to Roll" Union Pacific AC4400CW. In my mind it's a disappointment. Certain details are either left out or are wrong. Kato is supposed to be coming out with an AC4400 in the future but only in a few companies such as UP. I think some of us would like to see a big variety of railroad companies for the AC4400. Personally I've wanted a good CNW AC4400 for a long time. I look forward to the Roco release of it's AC4400s, I can only hope they are as good as I hope they are.

[Anonymous]

How about an FL9? Bachmann have recently produced a model of a GE electric loco, as far as I know only 12 of these were built in real life, there were around 50 FL9s, and they would have a wider sphere of operations as they can run from third rail or diesel power. I'd like to see it as a Proto 1000 model - though ideally with seperate handrails as on the C-Liners, as these are usually very reasonably priced!

[Anonymous]

How about an FL9? Bachmann have recently produced a model of a GE electric loco, as far as I know only 12 of these were built in real life, there were around 50 FL9s, and they would have a wider sphere of operations as they can run from third rail or diesel power. I'd like to see it as a Proto 1000 model - though ideally with seperate handrails as on the C-Liners, as these are usually very reasonably priced!

[krump]

how about an aluminum (locomotive) HOOD ORNAMENT for the car / truck / van that is driven around town. - it could be wired to the horn to deter the criminally minded.
seriously though - rather than all the manufactured automotive hood ornaments out there, wouldn't you rather have a locomotive on the Chev, Ford, Dodge...
(to complete the package, a caboose could be made for the tailgate.)

[krump]

how about an aluminum (locomotive) HOOD ORNAMENT for the car / truck / van that is driven around town. - it could be wired to the horn to deter the criminally minded.
seriously though - rather than all the manufactured automotive hood ornaments out there, wouldn't you rather have a locomotive on the Chev, Ford, Dodge...
(to complete the package, a caboose could be made for the tailgate.)

[Anonymous]

a decent choice of late steam/early diesel era locomotives in N scale at moderate prices.Brass is nice but I cant afford it.

[Anonymous]

a decent choice of late steam/early diesel era locomotives in N scale at moderate prices.Brass is nice but I cant afford it.

[cbq9911a]

In HO: A Bachmann Spectrum Russian Decapod with the air pumps on the pilot beam, like Frisco 1630. And a Nebraska Zephyr trainset in plastic. A GM/Flxible New Look bus in various liveries.

In O: Chicago L cars, 6000's and 4000's.

[cbq9911a]

In HO: A Bachmann Spectrum Russian Decapod with the air pumps on the pilot beam, like Frisco 1630. And a Nebraska Zephyr trainset in plastic. A GM/Flxible New Look bus in various liveries.

In O: Chicago L cars, 6000's and 4000's.

[csxns]

More Gons and Hoppers.

[csxns]

More Gons and Hoppers.

[Anonymous]

a low nose GP9 or GP10.

There's loads of them about on regionals and shortlines, but not in HO.

Expectantly,

Jon

[Anonymous]

a low nose GP9 or GP10.

There's loads of them about on regionals and shortlines, but not in HO.

Expectantly,

Jon

[narrowgaugenut]

How about prototypical non-brass RTR HOn3 locomotives and cars? We have the RTR track; why not the trains? This would increase the popularity of this scale due to the affordability of mass produced items.

[narrowgaugenut]

How about prototypical non-brass RTR HOn3 locomotives and cars? We have the RTR track; why not the trains? This would increase the popularity of this scale due to the affordability of mass produced items.

[Anonymous]

For me a Proto 2000 CRESCENT LTD would be nice. More Protypical "Modern" buildings that are easy to assemble, such as the "Walters Corner stone stuff" Dreaming but a Track that never needs cleaning would be nice, hmm maybe small battery powerd Locos, that way Track would be just track, No Polarity problems no Cleaning.. The Locos could recharge between sessions..

[Anonymous]

For me a Proto 2000 CRESCENT LTD would be nice. More Protypical "Modern" buildings that are easy to assemble, such as the "Walters Corner stone stuff" Dreaming but a Track that never needs cleaning would be nice, hmm maybe small battery powerd Locos, that way Track would be just track, No Polarity problems no Cleaning.. The Locos could recharge between sessions..

[gmpullman]

I'd like to have some NYC "Flexi-Van" Flats in HO.
Also some Troop Sleepers both in as built and later blanked out window express car versions...

[gmpullman]

I'd like to have some NYC "Flexi-Van" Flats in HO.
Also some Troop Sleepers both in as built and later blanked out window express car versions...

[krump]

vehicles - batmobile, larry-boy's (veggietales) plunger rocket car, monkey's (band) car, 'back to the future' rocket car, banana-splits dune buggy ... what a great car museum you'd have.

[krump]

vehicles - batmobile, larry-boy's (veggietales) plunger rocket car, monkey's (band) car, 'back to the future' rocket car, banana-splits dune buggy ... what a great car museum you'd have.

[Anonymous]

Need being subjective, we need an affordable 4-8-4 that represents the 1700-1800 series of steam run by the Denver & Rio Grande Western. We also need the correct version of the 01400 series caboose for the Grande that is not brass not the Athearn knock off.
Wlathers did a very short run of the four bay 100 ton hopper, however I did not get enough of them in Grande paint and could use 50-70 more of them.

[Anonymous]

Need being subjective, we need an affordable 4-8-4 that represents the 1700-1800 series of steam run by the Denver & Rio Grande Western. We also need the correct version of the 01400 series caboose for the Grande that is not brass not the Athearn knock off.
Wlathers did a very short run of the four bay 100 ton hopper, however I did not get enough of them in Grande paint and could use 50-70 more of them.

[therailnut]

I say in N scale we need an AC4400CW and the automax autoracks. also any of the SD70,75 series loco's.

[therailnut]

I say in N scale we need an AC4400CW and the automax autoracks. also any of the SD70,75 series loco's.

[Anonymous]

I would like to see a light, pre-WWI, pacific produced by either Bachman or Life-Like. The engine should have 73 or 75 inch drivers, with optional trailing trucks, either inboard or built-up.

A number of railroads had such engines, eg Northern Pacific, Soo Line, Louisville and Nashville, Southern, Chicago and North Western (Omaha), Chicago Great Western.

[Anonymous]

I would like to see a light, pre-WWI, pacific produced by either Bachman or Life-Like. The engine should have 73 or 75 inch drivers, with optional trailing trucks, either inboard or built-up.

A number of railroads had such engines, eg Northern Pacific, Soo Line, Louisville and Nashville, Southern, Chicago and North Western (Omaha), Chicago Great Western.

[Anonymous]

How about a line of conversion boilers for the Spectrum, Genisis,Broadway, etc.steam locos.

[Anonymous]

How about a line of conversion boilers for the Spectrum, Genisis,Broadway, etc.steam locos.

[CBQ_Guy]

Well being a Burlington modeler, I would like to see the following for that road:

An NE-12 waycar (caboose) in plastic.
An F2, F9, E5 A&B, U-23B, U-25C, U-28B, U-28C and U-30B in appropriate paint.
An LO9 2-bay covered cement "whale belly" hopper in plastic.

And since I'm modeling the 1960's, come more vehicles from that era.

Well I can dream, can't I?! <g>

[CBQ_Guy]

Well being a Burlington modeler, I would like to see the following for that road:

An NE-12 waycar (caboose) in plastic.
An F2, F9, E5 A&B, U-23B, U-25C, U-28B, U-28C and U-30B in appropriate paint.
An LO9 2-bay covered cement "whale belly" hopper in plastic.

And since I'm modeling the 1960's, come more vehicles from that era.

Well I can dream, can't I?! <g>

[Anonymous]

NEED TO LOWER THE PRICES SO WE CAN AFFORD TO BUY SOME OF THINGS WE NEED.

[Anonymous]

NEED TO LOWER THE PRICES SO WE CAN AFFORD TO BUY SOME OF THINGS WE NEED.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jongrant

a low nose GP9 or GP10.

There's loads of them about on regionals and shortlines, but not in HO.

Expectantly,

Jon

As far as I know, Walthers make a low-nose GP9 in HO. It's not as well detailed as the latest Proto 2000 models but then again it's a lot cheaper! I've seen one in action and they seem to have a decent drive system (I'm waiting to find an Amtrak version to use as a switcher for my passenger services).

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jongrant

a low nose GP9 or GP10.

There's loads of them about on regionals and shortlines, but not in HO.

Expectantly,

Jon

As far as I know, Walthers make a low-nose GP9 in HO. It's not as well detailed as the latest Proto 2000 models but then again it's a lot cheaper! I've seen one in action and they seem to have a decent drive system (I'm waiting to find an Amtrak version to use as a switcher for my passenger services).

[Anonymous]

what i would like to see in available in HO scale is a GE 45 tonner and a modern steel transfer caboose

[Anonymous]

what i would like to see in available in HO scale is a GE 45 tonner and a modern steel transfer caboose

[AltonFan]

A roundup of products needed in N scale:

STEAM LOCOMOTIVES
A midwestern-looking 4-6-0
A midwestern-looking 2-6-0 (think C&A and GB&W types)
Russian Decapod
Baldwin Standard Decapod
USRA 2-10-2 (ConCor has one on the way!)
USRA 0-8-0
2-10-4
Harriman Standard engines
Delta trailing trucks for USRA Mikados and Pacifics currently available

All steam power MUST have a provision for adding a Micro-Trains or compatible coupler on the pilot! (The Bachmann 2-8-0 and Doodlebug are major disappointments in this area, especially the 2-8-0.)

DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES
Baldwin S12
Baldwin AS-16
Baldwin AS-616
Alco-GE-Ingersoll-Rand Boxcab switchers in 60 ton and 100 ton sizes.

COMPANY SERVICE CARS
Dynamometer Car
Sperry Rail Detector Car
Clearance Test Car
Scale Test Cars

FREIGHT CARS
Panel Side USRA Hoppers, or a kit to make them.

PASSENGER CARS
For makers of N scale passenger cars to sell individual cars rather than in sets, especially head-end cars, coaches, and pullmans. (Diners and Observation cars tend to accumulate in excess of need.)

Heavyweight passenger car core kits, in sizes suitable for both head-end cars and full-length passenger cars

A trailer to match the Bachmann Doodlebug

TRACTION
Everything!
Chicago "L" Cars
GE Little Joes

VEHICLES
1949 Hudson
1953 Corvette

FIGURES
Soldiers and Sailors in dress uniforms (as they may have been seen around train stations in World War II-Korean War era)
Choirboys in cassocks and surplices

STRUCTURES, etc.
Accurately scaled styrene brick sheet in both Flemish and English bond with details for arches and window openings
N Scale versions of the complete Design Preservation Models' HO modular structure line
Chicago 2-Flats and 3-Flats (with porch details)
Brick Bungalows

MISCELLANEOUS
Leaf-spring caboose trucks with friction bearings
A Peco Code 55 90° Electrofrog Crossing

I may add more as the spirit moves me...

Remember, not to ask is not to receive.

[dharmon]

SDP40Fs and SDF40-2s

[dharmon]

SDP40Fs and SDF40-2s

[Anonymous]

In no particular order:

- world peace
- cooperative communicative teenagers
- affordable analog synthesizers
- Athearn U-boats with updated tooling to reflect the state of the art
- the courage to build that model railroad to fit the space I have and not to whine about the space I don't have to build the empire that I'll never finish.....

however.....

any Alco, any scale will do nicely, thank you.

[Anonymous]

In no particular order:

- world peace
- cooperative communicative teenagers
- affordable analog synthesizers
- Athearn U-boats with updated tooling to reflect the state of the art
- the courage to build that model railroad to fit the space I have and not to whine about the space I don't have to build the empire that I'll never finish.....

however.....

any Alco, any scale will do nicely, thank you.

[bruce22]

more Canadian steam at an affordable price ( < $250.00)

[bruce22]

more Canadian steam at an affordable price ( < $250.00)

[Anonymous]

Will somone PLEASE do the MLW M-Line, and the Bombardier High Reliability Line...
M420
M424
HR412
C630M
M630
M630W
M636
and the "Empress" 4744 the M640

Trust me...i WOULD sell my new pickup to buy those....

Johnny Dash 9

[Anonymous]

Will somone PLEASE do the MLW M-Line, and the Bombardier High Reliability Line...
M420
M424
HR412
C630M
M630
M630W
M636
and the "Empress" 4744 the M640

Trust me...i WOULD sell my new pickup to buy those....

Johnny Dash 9

[Jetrock]

fantasy manufacturing list:

Steam:

HOn3 Porter 0-4-0 logging engines: If Bachmann can make a "Dockside" they can make a half-sized version of the On3 Porter for us HO early-logging freaks.

HOn3 Climax, plastic. I can't find anyone who makes these, although admittedly I'm no longer in the market for one.

Electric:

Baldwin steeplecab kit. The GE steeplecab kit is around, even though it's too small for the prototype I model--so where's the Baldwin?

Plastic Niles or Jewett passenger equipment (coach or combine)

Any sort of plastic box motor

Heck, any remotely available traction kits besides the Bachmann trio and those awful single-truck clerestoried Birneys.

And, most of all, ROOF MATERIAL FOR TRACTION MOTORS! I've been pulling my scalp out (no hair) looking for that stuff...

Diesel:
45-ton GE switcher
25-ton GE switcher (Grandt Line theoretically makes one, but good luck trying to find one!)

[Jetrock]

fantasy manufacturing list:

Steam:

HOn3 Porter 0-4-0 logging engines: If Bachmann can make a "Dockside" they can make a half-sized version of the On3 Porter for us HO early-logging freaks.

HOn3 Climax, plastic. I can't find anyone who makes these, although admittedly I'm no longer in the market for one.

Electric:

Baldwin steeplecab kit. The GE steeplecab kit is around, even though it's too small for the prototype I model--so where's the Baldwin?

Plastic Niles or Jewett passenger equipment (coach or combine)

Any sort of plastic box motor

Heck, any remotely available traction kits besides the Bachmann trio and those awful single-truck clerestoried Birneys.

And, most of all, ROOF MATERIAL FOR TRACTION MOTORS! I've been pulling my scalp out (no hair) looking for that stuff...

Diesel:
45-ton GE switcher
25-ton GE switcher (Grandt Line theoretically makes one, but good luck trying to find one!)

[douginut]

Kato N-Scale PCC
... Siemen's Duwag U2's
the HO Concor Electroliner
Plastic North Shore, CA&E, and South Shore equipment
Little Joes in Plastic,
Key Bridge units in Plastic

The Katoscould be real

Doug in Utah

[douginut]

Kato N-Scale PCC
... Siemen's Duwag U2's
the HO Concor Electroliner
Plastic North Shore, CA&E, and South Shore equipment
Little Joes in Plastic,
Key Bridge units in Plastic

The Katoscould be real

Doug in Utah

[Anonymous]

A maglev set

[Anonymous]

A maglev set

[AggroJones]

More authentic western steam in HO! [;)]

Preferably from D&RGW, SP, and ATSF.

[AggroJones]

More authentic western steam in HO! [;)]

Preferably from D&RGW, SP, and ATSF.

[Anonymous]

More regional shortline kits.

[Anonymous]

More regional shortline kits.

[Anonymous]

Detail kits so we can change generic locomotives into locomotives of a specific Company or phase. Some manufactures have done this but in my mind have been limited in there offerings. I realize that companys do make brass fittings for this. but this requires research, time and effort, something that some of us don't have enough of. It would also keep us Canadians quieter regarding the lack of Canadian Steam Engines.

[Anonymous]

Detail kits so we can change generic locomotives into locomotives of a specific Company or phase. Some manufactures have done this but in my mind have been limited in there offerings. I realize that companys do make brass fittings for this. but this requires research, time and effort, something that some of us don't have enough of. It would also keep us Canadians quieter regarding the lack of Canadian Steam Engines.

[Anonymous]

here is what we need . ready to run HO scale transfer cabooses
Athearn GP7's with lose noses
ready to run MDC 50' pullman and overland passenger cars
undecorated Athearn CF7's
a ready to run USRA 0-8-0 by Bachmann that does not cost over $230 like Life-Like's or Rivarossi's 0-8-0's cost
more ready to run Athearn 55' four bay and 54' 3 bay covered hoppers in more roadnames

[Anonymous]

here is what we need . ready to run HO scale transfer cabooses
Athearn GP7's with lose noses
ready to run MDC 50' pullman and overland passenger cars
undecorated Athearn CF7's
a ready to run USRA 0-8-0 by Bachmann that does not cost over $230 like Life-Like's or Rivarossi's 0-8-0's cost
more ready to run Athearn 55' four bay and 54' 3 bay covered hoppers in more roadnames

[Anonymous]

B23-S7R!!!

[Anonymous]

B23-S7R!!!

[pbjwilson]

Does'nt anybody like european prototypes and zoomy bullet trains?

[pbjwilson]

Does'nt anybody like european prototypes and zoomy bullet trains?

[Anonymous]

A Baldwin Baby Face Diesel, DL-110, Big Boxcab Electric Power and Box Cab Diesels, ala Early NYC Etc.

[Anonymous]

A Baldwin Baby Face Diesel, DL-110, Big Boxcab Electric Power and Box Cab Diesels, ala Early NYC Etc.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pbjwilson

Does'nt anybody like european prototypes and zoomy bullet trains?

Ya, I collect Marklin and Roco, mainly prototypes up to about 1955.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pbjwilson

Does'nt anybody like european prototypes and zoomy bullet trains?

Ya, I collect Marklin and Roco, mainly prototypes up to about 1955.

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by parsontrains

I would like to see a light, pre-WWI, pacific produced by either Bachman or Life-Like. The engine should have 73 or 75 inch drivers, with optional trailing trucks, either inboard or built-up.

A number of railroads had such engines, eg Northern Pacific, Soo Line, Louisville and Nashville, Southern, Chicago and North Western (Omaha), Chicago Great Western.

Bowser NYC K11 is a pretty representation of a pre WWI Alco. You can change the drivers from 69" to 72".

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by parsontrains

I would like to see a light, pre-WWI, pacific produced by either Bachman or Life-Like. The engine should have 73 or 75 inch drivers, with optional trailing trucks, either inboard or built-up.

A number of railroads had such engines, eg Northern Pacific, Soo Line, Louisville and Nashville, Southern, Chicago and North Western (Omaha), Chicago Great Western.

Bowser NYC K11 is a pretty representation of a pre WWI Alco. You can change the drivers from 69" to 72".

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lou1963

a ready to run USRA 0-8-0 by Bachmann that does not cost over $230 like Life-Like's or Rivarossi's 0-8-0's cost

"23302 LL PROTO HERITAGE USRA 0-8-0 SELECTED ROADS 129.99 "

See: http://www.trainworld1.com/closeouts_blowouts_clearance/clearance_ho.htm

It is a bit more than 1/2 way down.

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by lou1963

a ready to run USRA 0-8-0 by Bachmann that does not cost over $230 like Life-Like's or Rivarossi's 0-8-0's cost

"23302 LL PROTO HERITAGE USRA 0-8-0 SELECTED ROADS 129.99 "

See: http://www.trainworld1.com/closeouts_blowouts_clearance/clearance_ho.htm

It is a bit more than 1/2 way down.

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pbjwilson

Does'nt anybody like european prototypes and zoomy bullet trains?

They are rather well covered by Flieschmann, Roco, Trix/Marklin, and several other companies.

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by pbjwilson

Does'nt anybody like european prototypes and zoomy bullet trains?

They are rather well covered by Flieschmann, Roco, Trix/Marklin, and several other companies.

[Anonymous]

A few locos I'd like to see released in different paint schemes, and a few new items...

Athearn RTR F7 A+A (Pwr+Dmy) in CNW paint (to go with the very nice Walthers Commuter Bilevels)

A cafe/bar car to go with the Walthers Bilevels - I've seen photos of these, they seemed to have a couple of windows plated over and (presumably) a small bar counter fitted in this space.

An FL9

A Proto 1000 E3, or an E5 (I know the E5 could only be offered in CB&Q, but they were very lovely locos)

And another run of the Proto 1000 DL109... I missed out last time - wanted one in CNW livery!

[Anonymous]

A few locos I'd like to see released in different paint schemes, and a few new items...

Athearn RTR F7 A+A (Pwr+Dmy) in CNW paint (to go with the very nice Walthers Commuter Bilevels)

A cafe/bar car to go with the Walthers Bilevels - I've seen photos of these, they seemed to have a couple of windows plated over and (presumably) a small bar counter fitted in this space.

An FL9

A Proto 1000 E3, or an E5 (I know the E5 could only be offered in CB&Q, but they were very lovely locos)

And another run of the Proto 1000 DL109... I missed out last time - wanted one in CNW livery!

[Anonymous]

A UP 9000 class steamer.
A high quality SP GS-4 or GS-5
N&W 4-8-2 (the ones that look like 4-8-4 J's)

[Anonymous]

A UP 9000 class steamer.
A high quality SP GS-4 or GS-5
N&W 4-8-2 (the ones that look like 4-8-4 J's)

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Railroading_Brit

A Proto 1000 E3

Just get a P2K E6, the body is practically identical, as is the E4. See MRG article

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Railroading_Brit

A Proto 1000 E3

Just get a P2K E6, the body is practically identical, as is the E4. See MRG article

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

A UP 9000 class steamer.
A high quality SP GS-4 or GS-5
N&W 4-8-2 (the ones that look like 4-8-4 J's)

A Spectrum SP GS4 has been announced, due sometime this year.

The N&W rebuilt K2/K2a is an easy kit bash, basically shorten an old Bachmann J shell (NOT Spectrum), add a Worthington BL4 feedwater heater, and modify a few other details, and install on a USRA 4-8-2 chassis (Spectrum, IHC, BOwser).

For the 9000, which kind of valve gear do you want for the center cylinder: the original Gresley or the later double Walscharts on one side?

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by 4884bigboy

A UP 9000 class steamer.
A high quality SP GS-4 or GS-5
N&W 4-8-2 (the ones that look like 4-8-4 J's)

A Spectrum SP GS4 has been announced, due sometime this year.

The N&W rebuilt K2/K2a is an easy kit bash, basically shorten an old Bachmann J shell (NOT Spectrum), add a Worthington BL4 feedwater heater, and modify a few other details, and install on a USRA 4-8-2 chassis (Spectrum, IHC, BOwser).

For the 9000, which kind of valve gear do you want for the center cylinder: the original Gresley or the later double Walscharts on one side?

[Anonymous]

Altonfan, you're asking for a 1953 Corvette. Wasn't the first Corvette a 1954 Model?

[Anonymous]

Altonfan, you're asking for a 1953 Corvette. Wasn't the first Corvette a 1954 Model?

[orsonroy]

In HO, we still need good small and mid-sized steam. Bachmann's helping, with their 0-6-0T, 2-8-0, 2-10-0 and 4-6-0, but we still need more. How about a modernized 4-4-0, larger 4-6-0s, 4-4-2s, Harriman 2-8-2s, NYC consolidations and Mikes (especially the H-5s), Santa Fe and UP steam that's not the big stuff, anything Canadian, and pre-USRA Pacifics.

The variety in HO diesels is amazingly complete, with mostly early switchers being badly represented. Early Alco HH- and Lima switchers would fill lots of holes.

We're still lagging in the variety of freight cars. Most modelers now know that not all 40' boxcars looked alike, and we're now blessed with more than a dozen new 40' kits, but what about other car classes? Gondolas and stock cars are especially badly represented, with only 3-4 accurate gons and 2-3 accurate stock car kits out there (not counting resin, which most modelers are afraid of). We could also use a few more plastic hoppers (Sealey, especially), flats, and tank cars (how about a P2K quality three dome tank kit?). Of course, we especially need good, accurate, railroad-specific cabooses (thank you, Walthers and AMB!).

Passenger cars are grossly underrepresented as well. Rivarossi and BLI make NYC Hudsons, but no one makes accurate, non-brass cars for the early 20th Century Limited. For some stupid reason, we're short on accurate front-end cars like full baggage and RPO's. And there's not a single post 1890 heavyweight wood side coach, RPO or baggage on the market!

Of course, I'm talking about pre-1960 modeling here. You modern-era guys are going to have to talk up your own era's stuff on your own!

[orsonroy]

In HO, we still need good small and mid-sized steam. Bachmann's helping, with their 0-6-0T, 2-8-0, 2-10-0 and 4-6-0, but we still need more. How about a modernized 4-4-0, larger 4-6-0s, 4-4-2s, Harriman 2-8-2s, NYC consolidations and Mikes (especially the H-5s), Santa Fe and UP steam that's not the big stuff, anything Canadian, and pre-USRA Pacifics.

The variety in HO diesels is amazingly complete, with mostly early switchers being badly represented. Early Alco HH- and Lima switchers would fill lots of holes.

We're still lagging in the variety of freight cars. Most modelers now know that not all 40' boxcars looked alike, and we're now blessed with more than a dozen new 40' kits, but what about other car classes? Gondolas and stock cars are especially badly represented, with only 3-4 accurate gons and 2-3 accurate stock car kits out there (not counting resin, which most modelers are afraid of). We could also use a few more plastic hoppers (Sealey, especially), flats, and tank cars (how about a P2K quality three dome tank kit?). Of course, we especially need good, accurate, railroad-specific cabooses (thank you, Walthers and AMB!).

Passenger cars are grossly underrepresented as well. Rivarossi and BLI make NYC Hudsons, but no one makes accurate, non-brass cars for the early 20th Century Limited. For some stupid reason, we're short on accurate front-end cars like full baggage and RPO's. And there's not a single post 1890 heavyweight wood side coach, RPO or baggage on the market!

Of course, I'm talking about pre-1960 modeling here. You modern-era guys are going to have to talk up your own era's stuff on your own!

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ebriley

Altonfan, you're asking for a 1953 Corvette. Wasn't the first Corvette a 1954 Model?

No, 1953 was the first, which why there were the 50th Anniversary celebration this past summer.

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ebriley

Altonfan, you're asking for a 1953 Corvette. Wasn't the first Corvette a 1954 Model?

No, 1953 was the first, which why there were the 50th Anniversary celebration this past summer.

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy


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And there's not a single post 1890 heavyweight wood side coach, RPO or baggage on the market!

What about IHC's 4-4-0 ?

And MDC's Palace cars?

[nfmisso]

QUOTE: Originally posted by orsonroy


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And there's not a single post 1890 heavyweight wood side coach, RPO or baggage on the market!

What about IHC's 4-4-0 ?

And MDC's Palace cars?

[Anonymous]

you ho modelers are so spoiled, you have a metric butt ton a locomotives to you to be used. to all that read this N-SCALE NEEDS THE ATTENTION NOW NOT JUST HO. It's About time n-scale steam and good running models at that has come into the market. THANK YOU BUT DON'T STOP NOW. BACHMANN HAS A GREAT SPECTRUM LINE AND THANX FOR MAKEING THEM DCC READY. Now a Faithful model to the FlyingYankee would be nice in N-SCALE. =)...

[Anonymous]

you ho modelers are so spoiled, you have a metric butt ton a locomotives to you to be used. to all that read this N-SCALE NEEDS THE ATTENTION NOW NOT JUST HO. It's About time n-scale steam and good running models at that has come into the market. THANK YOU BUT DON'T STOP NOW. BACHMANN HAS A GREAT SPECTRUM LINE AND THANX FOR MAKEING THEM DCC READY. Now a Faithful model to the FlyingYankee would be nice in N-SCALE. =)...

[Anonymous]

I need 30 hour days and 8 day weeks. I want a source of old diecast steam locomotives that are considered junk by their current owners. They are a great source of bits and pieces for scratch building the locomotive you want/need. I would like to find a box full of old Varney steam locos manufactured prior to 1963, old Mantua locos from the 50's, and even old Bowser locos through the mid 60's. I know, I know, I live in a dream world.

Keep the steam up.

Tom

[Anonymous]

I need 30 hour days and 8 day weeks. I want a source of old diecast steam locomotives that are considered junk by their current owners. They are a great source of bits and pieces for scratch building the locomotive you want/need. I would like to find a box full of old Varney steam locos manufactured prior to 1963, old Mantua locos from the 50's, and even old Bowser locos through the mid 60's. I know, I know, I live in a dream world.

Keep the steam up.

Tom

[orsonroy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso
How about a modernized 4-4-0,
And there's not a single post 1890 heavyweight wood side coach, RPO or baggage on the market!

What about IHC's 4-4-0 ?
And MDC's Palace cars?

Hey Nigel!

IHC's 4-4-0 isn't bad, but it's too short (lengthwise) and too tall to really represent the majority of 4-4-0s that survived past 1900 or so. I'm thinking more in the line of this:

http://donross.railspot.com/dr0301/bl77.jpg

To illustrate further, check out the differences between these two 4-4-0s:

http://donross.railspot.com/dr0201/bl54.jpg

Number 251 could be represented with the IHC engine, but there's really nothing good out there for 856.

As for the Roundhouse Pullman Palace cars, they're too odd, and of limited value. They represent cars built in the late 1880s, and are too long (80') for most applications. And Roundhouse doesn't make a coach or full baggage, only a combine, Pullman, diner and Observation. They do make good kitbash bait, though. I'm currently cutting up a few of them to kitbash into the few NKP woodsided coaches, baggage cars and RPO/smokers the road still had in 1950. It'd be nice to NOT have to kitba***hough, especially since most everyone can use a wood 62' full baggage somewhere on their layout!

[orsonroy]

QUOTE: Originally posted by nfmisso
How about a modernized 4-4-0,
And there's not a single post 1890 heavyweight wood side coach, RPO or baggage on the market!

What about IHC's 4-4-0 ?
And MDC's Palace cars?

Hey Nigel!

IHC's 4-4-0 isn't bad, but it's too short (lengthwise) and too tall to really represent the majority of 4-4-0s that survived past 1900 or so. I'm thinking more in the line of this:

http://donross.railspot.com/dr0301/bl77.jpg

To illustrate further, check out the differences between these two 4-4-0s:

http://donross.railspot.com/dr0201/bl54.jpg

Number 251 could be represented with the IHC engine, but there's really nothing good out there for 856.

As for the Roundhouse Pullman Palace cars, they're too odd, and of limited value. They represent cars built in the late 1880s, and are too long (80') for most applications. And Roundhouse doesn't make a coach or full baggage, only a combine, Pullman, diner and Observation. They do make good kitbash bait, though. I'm currently cutting up a few of them to kitbash into the few NKP woodsided coaches, baggage cars and RPO/smokers the road still had in 1950. It'd be nice to NOT have to kitba***hough, especially since most everyone can use a wood 62' full baggage somewhere on their layout!

[AggroJones]

DM&IR M4 2-8-8-4

Union Pacific 3 unit Gas Turbine

Southern Pacific F-5 2-10-2

Santa Fe 3800 class 2-10-2

Southern Pacific AC-8 4-8-8-2

Union Pacific 9000 class 4-12-2

Great Northern 4-6-6-4

a good PRR I1 2-10-0

Southern Pacific MT-4 4-8-2

any Union Pacific 2-10-2

USRA 2-10-2B

[AggroJones]

DM&IR M4 2-8-8-4

Union Pacific 3 unit Gas Turbine

Southern Pacific F-5 2-10-2

Santa Fe 3800 class 2-10-2

Southern Pacific AC-8 4-8-8-2

Union Pacific 9000 class 4-12-2

Great Northern 4-6-6-4

a good PRR I1 2-10-0

Southern Pacific MT-4 4-8-2

any Union Pacific 2-10-2

USRA 2-10-2B

[Anonymous]

I think I need (well, okay, maybe its more of a want) to see Challenger Imports reduce the prices on all editions of their passengers trains (crafted by Samshonga) to an amount I can actually afford![:D] Failing that, I need to win the lottery, in which case the cost wouldn't matter.[:p]

[Anonymous]

I think I need (well, okay, maybe its more of a want) to see Challenger Imports reduce the prices on all editions of their passengers trains (crafted by Samshonga) to an amount I can actually afford![:D] Failing that, I need to win the lottery, in which case the cost wouldn't matter.[:p]