What new loco would you like to see?

[CP guy in TX]

CPR Hudsons

GMD1 road switchers (very cool)

Jawn Henry

Just NO MORE Santa Fe, RGS narrow gauge, or UP stuff, PLEASE?

[citylimits]

[dti406]

steamfreightboy

I want the perfect RS-3 in HO i.e. runs great (not athearn), has good details (not atlas), and is DCC ready (athearn but not atlas).

I agree completely and it needs to be in all three phases as the NKP only had the Phase 3 model and all previous models were Phase 1 except for the Stewart Models abomination.

Rick

[BerkshireSteam]

I wasn't going to chime in because there have been so many of these 'wish list' posts, heck even I started one, but then I saw a few that made me want to repose.

I agree with Dave V. and others on an N scale 4-4-2 Atlantic and 4-8-2. Doesn't have to be PRR specific just a general model. Fox Valley Models has he Milwaukee Hiawatha in N (I've seen one, held it in my hands, it is a beautiful model set), so I'm hoping they will come out with non-streemlined version.

The main reason I'm chimming in is because of a few Alco's were mentioned so:

N scale, affordable, either factory DCC or NMRA plug-in DCC ready

RSD15, low nose, would be neat to see in lettered for GB&W and Fox Valley RR

RS27, again painted for GB&W but I would take other paints

Century 424, still gonna go with GB&W paint

Century 430, suprise! GB&W paint

The 27 and 430 weren't as popular or mass produced of loco model, but the 15 and 424 were pretty main stream models built in some bigger numbers.

[steamfreightboy]

I want the perfect RS-3 in HO i.e. runs great (not athearn), has good details (not atlas), and is DCC ready (athearn but not atlas).

[tailpipe62]

The only thing I would request is something affordable in steam with "Wheeling Lake Erie" on it.  Wish I had started to plan for anything else.

[don7]

Texas Zepher

don7:

As I have since switched over to DCC I doubt I will get to these kits for a long time.

Why is that?   I mean how is converting to DCC related to building a kit?

I am only interested in DCC and sound locomotives. Do not want any more engines that I would have to add DCC and sound to. I am impatient, want the locomotives RTR with DCC and Sound installed.

[Aikidomaster]

I would love to see a Southern MS 4. Not the brass models which run about $1300.00.

[Truck]

stokesda

In HO, I'd like to see an affordable (Atlas, Kato, Genesis,.... i.e. not brass) Krauss-Maffei diesel hydraulic that the D&RGW and SP used. To my knowledge, those haven't been mass-produced by any major manufacturer, except maybe one (Rivarossi?) many moons ago. They would make a very distinctive addition to any locomotive roster layout.

I agree with "stokesda"

But I would also like a Southern Pacific AC-9 preferably by BLI, early coal or later oil version does not matter as long as it comes with Paragon2 

[Darth Santa Fe]

Acela026

Maybe I'm not lookinghard enough, but I would like to see a quality HO BL2.  The only one I've ever seen was an ancient AHM ($20-Why not?) but it runs great

A very good quality BL-2 has been available in the Proto 2000 line for nearly 25 years now. They're very common, and you can get one off eBay for less than $50. The detail is excellent, and was some of the best you could get in the 1980s.

[New Haven I-5]

I'd like to see some plastic SP prototypical steam, I'd like to get a Sunset Models Mogul, but $645 is out of my range.

[Acela026]

Maybe I'm not lookinghard enough, but I would like to see a quality HO BL2.  The only one I've ever seen was an ancient AHM ($20-Why not?) but it runs great

That or an ATSF 2-10-2 to match the 1:1 model in town...

Acela

[Texas Zepher]

don7

As I have since switched over to DCC I doubt I will get to these kits for a long time.

Why is that?   I mean how is converting to DCC related to building a kit?

[don7]

PRR in AZ

If you are patient you should be able to find one of the Bowser HO kits.

I found a couple last year on E-Bay to put away for a winter project. One of the kits was the G-5 4-6-0 locomotive, the other is a M1A 4-8-2.  I have seen a few of these kits also on the YAhoo HOYARDSALE site.

Both of these kits are very heavy, the engines should be able to pull very well with all that weight.

As I have since switched over to DCC with sound installed,  I doubt I will get to these kits for a long time.

[Utley26]

I want BLI to re-issue their PPR K4.  BTW, anybody want to sell me theirs? 

Even better, a Lowey streamlined K4 with set of FOM Pullmans would be amazing. 

I'd also buy a PRR S2 in a heartbeat. 

[j610]

N & W 4-8-0 and JAWN HENRY .    RON

[Fergmiester]

an NP Challenger

CPR Hudson (Royal or Non-streamlined)

[HarryHotspur]

What I would like to see (and buy) are Victorian era British steam locos in On30.  I realize the market would be extremely small.

:-)

[Packers#1]

I have two:

Another run of Atlas's RS11.

A C424/425 in N scale other than the life-like model...maybe Atlas?

[Attaboy]

I'm with Eddie on this one: would love to see a commercially available PRR L1 mikado

[citylimits]

Being a Seaboard Air Line fan with a persnal liking for smaller steamers I would like to see some road specific models in HO - an F7,  0-6-0 for sure.

Bruce

[ChadLRyan]

Alvie,

Kits would be awesome, especially due to the Prototype changes & customization over time, & it allows the modeller to build a specific machine. I know that Railflyer is going to release EMD diesel shell kits & they are true scale & can be custom built to any (EMD) factory spec. For me IMHO, since Kato decided to to take a break from HO, Railflyer will be the new model that has the accuracy that I demand, again In my  Opinion...   

I would also welcome any new small & mid range Steam, I'm not 'just' a diesel modeler.

Thanks to Blackstone I can enjoy the beauty of K-27s!

[cats think well of me]

Would anybody aside me like to see nice locomotive kits come back? Now, I've never built one, though I like the idea of really well executed kits that allow the model builder maximum assembly time without a lot of prep time. I hear British etched brass kits are of excellently done in that aspect. I am imagining nice kits, accurate kits, made from etched brass, white metal and resin. Oh wait! I actually assembled something like that, it had been a Kato/GHQ PRR L1 Mikado about 7-years ago. Now, if something like that could have been done in N-scale, I wonder if HO could have something similar. Even if not full kits, even pre-painted and pre-assembled mechanisms but with bags of parts to install afterwards to me sounds awesome. 

I think with how much the market for good steam models that has been created over the last 10-years, it'd be excellent to see more and more kits, lost wax castings, cast resin details and more to convert these models into many new and different locomotives. 

Alvie

[R. T. POTEET]

Cedarstrand, on the one hand I can't imagine that Mr C would utilize the same old time-worn dies for his new GETL; on the other hand I can't imagine that Mr C would not utilize the same old time-worn dies for his new GETL. I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

And regarding Mother Hubbards: twenty or so years ago there was a member of an N-Scale club here in Arizona who had created a Mother Hubbard using one of the old 1960-1970-era Atlas USRA Mikes. He had shortened the boiler . . . . . and the frame . . . . . eliminating the trailing truck under a scratchbuilt Wooten firebox and had built a new cab sitting atop the boiler rendering a 2-8-0 Camelback. I'm just afraid, my friend, that if you're looking for a Mother Hubbard your going to have to do it yourself by cutting down one of Kato's Mikes.

Another conversion this guy had done was to shorten the boiler and frame from one of Atlas' Pacifics creating a (conventional) 4-6-0. I'm not into Mother Hubbards but B'mann's new Ten Wheeler might be a good starting point for a Camelback conversion.

[ChadLRyan]

Overland Models to the rescue!!!   Dash 8-40CM

It is in a class by itself, I'm very impressed with this models detail, & it's performance, WOW...

For anyone unfamaliar with a Canadian BC Rail Dash 8-40CM is this is a quick shot as it came out of the box, & put on my photo stand...

Enjoy!

[B30-7CR]

I'd like to see a rerun of an older model-a SD80MAC in Conrail blue. HO Scale all the way.

[Dominion Atlantic Railway]

In HO a Kato steam locomotive with Canadian National road name.

[PRR_in_AZ]

I'll throw my hat in the ring.

PRR G-5 4-6-0 in HO.   Could also be lettered for LIRR and I think there was another road that used them but the name ecapes me.

Chris

[duckdogger]

New loco?  How about an HO scale Lady Gaga - she is about as loco as they come

[Train Modeler]

1. UP  SD90 MacH2 in HO  with prototypical sound.

2. A good working Civil War era 4-4-0, I'll paint/ decal as needed.

Richard

[Cederstrand]

First, a Thank You to Bachmann for finally coming out with the 4-6-0 in N scale. I've been wanting one for many years. Just need to wrangle up some $$$ for one.

I would like to see someone produce an affordable, finely detailed, sound equiped U.P. Gas Turbine. DCC/DC-compatible decoder (in N scale).

Also (in N scale) one of the Mother Hubbard locomotives would be very cool.

Other than that, The General (in HO scale) with DCC & sound. 

Cheers! Rob

[bigpianoguy]

and one more - I'd love to see a quality HO version of the Lehigh Valley Streamliner. I had a nice chat with the good folks at Fox Valley the other day & they were most intrigued by the idea; keep your fingers crossed!

[bigpianoguy]

I've got the Bullet-Nosed Betty 6060, HO, in the CN livery; it was produced by Mehano for the President's Choice supermarkets in the 1990's, I believe; got it off EEbay for a song...

[Santa Fe all the way!]

Im sure this has been mentioned a zillion times, but I would like to see well detailed, DCC with sound small steam engines. Size wise, Prairies on down.  Id also like someone to come out with a zoo train, you know the kinda train you ride around at the zoo in.  A small steam loco with a string of open sided excursion cars. Thats about it.

[wyldmanr8cer]

Id like to see Athearn come out with an HO Genesis series ES44AC particularly in some of UP's latest road #'s.

[Randy Stahl]

N Scale

 

 

1) Fairbanks switch engines

2) Alco switch engines

3) Baldwin road engines

4) 4-8-4s Milw 261 maybe?

5) 4-6-4s CNW, CMStP&P etc.

[DougNash]

New Haven FL-9 in HO for diesel (used by NH, Conrail, PC, Amtrak)

Pennsylvania E-44 in HO for electric (also used by PRR, Conrail, PC Amtrak)

Steam, FORGET IT, DON'T RUN IT, too much like the F-7a, too many of them around anyway

Doug

[cats think well of me]

Here's a short list:

A C&O/N&W 0-8-0, both the C&O and N&W versions. I like the idea of BLI's brass hybrid personally.

N&W 4-8-0 M, especially if one to use to model #475, the only N&W steam locomotive still operating.

N&W as delivered RS3s and RS11s

I'd sure love the Jawn Henry too!

[Forty Niner]

Genesis 3 unit Union Pacific Turbine

N&W Jawn Henry

C&O Steam Turbine

We have lots of "tea pots" already.

Mark

NMRC

[pete1427]

There have been a couple of HO models of the general in plastic, and a sad attempt

at the Texas in HO.  The General models all had the incorrect pilot and the Texas

model was made of Zamac that desinigrated into powder after a short time.

I too would like to see accurate models of both of these two historical steam

locomotives.

The Western & Atlantic pilots were distinctive in the horizontal timbers verses

the vertical orientation of the bracing that most RRs used.

[hicube]

I am waiting on the HO Precision Craft Great Northern S-2 4-8-4 with sound and DDC. I have this one on order and I hope they get enough orders to go with it. Others I'd like to see is an R-2 2-8-8-2 , N3, L6, and other articulated steam. Of course you can get these in brass if you have the were for all but my wallet can't handle those numbers so I like the price range of the Precision Craft products. I have their F-3 ABA diesels and they are sweet. I have the Athearn Gensis Clinchfield Challenger and that is one sweet runner. I like the Bachmann Steam and have three or four of them which I bought prior to them adding sound to the same group of locomotives. These are fine looking peaces and run very well. For diesel I'd love to see an Alco SP&S 636. I kitbashed one from a 630 a few years ago but todays manufacturers could make this thing a beauty. This is a great time for this Hobby?

[da_kraut]

Hello everybody,

I would certainly purchase a couple of  MLW build M-630 in CP colours in the pac man paint scheme.  Also a DM&IR Yellowstone would also certainly be an engine I would purchase.  Yes the steam engine might not be a CP engine but in my opinion they were the top dogs in the days of steam.

Frank 

[R. T. POTEET]

How about motorizing the tenders to give underpowered steamers a little more pull?

Admittedly I am not really very knowledgable on DCC but as I understand things your proposal has some merit in a DCC-environment; the locomotive motor should be able to be programmed to one speed package and a tender mounted motor should be able to be programmed to another.

[steemtrayn]

How about motorizing the tenders to give underpowered steamers a little more pull?

[mj5890]

I would like to see in HO some of the locomotives that rr's are using for switching now like green goats, gensets, and RC gensets like BNSF has.

Joe

[Harley-Davidson]

I want:

UP ALCO C855A that Overland sold many years ago.

JAWN HENRY

DD40X

UP U50C

UP 3-UNIT GAS TURBINE

[R. T. POTEET]

Talk about 'Resurrected from the Dead' . . . . . . . . . .

Trains and Locomotives on RFD-TV recently featured UP railroading and it caused me to give some thought to shortline modeling and the use of 'odd-ball' locomotives - 'odd-ball' in the sense of locomotives that are extremely rare in the modern railroading environment.  That definition certainly applies to Baldwins and, increasingly, is becoming applicable to Alcos.

I would like to see the N Scale manufacturers offer more Baldwin products specifically switchers and road switchers; Baldwin, like Lima and, eventually, ALCO, got innundated in the EMD flood but there was a time in the late-'40s and early-'50s when it looked like Baldwin was going to be able to stay in the game.  The company produced nearly 900 DS-4-4-10s and S-12s and those are not insignificant production numbers; there are other models - both B-Bs and C-Cs - which could be cited whose production numbers are also not insignificant.

On the same note there is a great need for N Scale Alco switchers.

[ModelTrainLover]

I would like to see more HO locos steam or diesle that are available in Maine Central paint scemes (not sure if spelling is right).

 

[bearman]

An undecorated 44 or 70 T switcher w/DCC.

[Maurice]

It's already been said, but I will add my vote for an updated EMD SW-1 in HO scale. They are no longer in stock anywhere and rarely on E-Bay.

In the "I am dreaming" end of my wish list, anything by Vulcan locomotive works (American not the British one).

 

Maurice 

[Gandy Dancer]

I see lots and lots of requests for N-scale locomotives.  So why aren't more begin produced?   Do N-scalers not have the marketing numbers to justify the pelethora of locomotives they desire?   Are N-scalers not as prone to buying everything there is like the HO people?

[mixedpk]

Me, being a Queenslander from Down Under in Australia, would like to see a nice QR Garratt in N Scale.

Regards,
PK

[Teditor]

N Scale with traction tires:

Yellowstone in die cast or plastic (the brass DMIR is very nice but at $1000.00 out of most peoples reach) in SP or DMIR.  Oh by the way about 100 ore cars to go with it!

N&W class Y6, geared for low speed running

N&W class A, geared for fast freight

Any Cab forward, because they are cool!

Good running and pulling examples of these locomotives have not been offered in Nscale for years.  LL offered an outstanding running and looking Y3, but the pulling power was not there.  I would be looking to buy pairs (at least) of any of these models if they could pull a decent load.

Bob

For the most part, you will have to buy two to pull a good load - bring back lead and give us some weight.

Teditor. 

[Alex V.]

I'd like to see a 2-truck Shay.  Also a 1920's-era light 2-8-2 or 2-6-0.

[marknewton]

I'd like a model of this, in HOj...


http://www.geocities.co.jp/SilkRoad-Ocean/5963/history/his21.html

[aloco]

How about an N scale Alco switcher?  Either a DCC ready version of the Arnold S-2 or a totally new shell and power mechanism made by a different manufacturer. 

[NevinW]

I vote for small very detailed turn of the century 2-8-0 similiar in performance and detail to Bachmann's larger Spectrum 2-8-0.  -  Nevin

[SOU Fan]

More SD80MAC's, and would somebody please make a affordable SD70M-2!!!!!!  It would be sweet if BLI announced a Blueline '80MAC, and a Sd70M-2.

 

-Smoke

[Cannoli]

Something - ANYTHING !!! - for Boston and Maine in HO scale by Atlas!

As I recall they have done several.   Case in point:

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hors3/8468.gif

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hogp7/8423.gif

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hos2s4/0507/B&M%201269.gif

I would like to see a rerelease of the Atlas B&M GP7, but not only in the blue paint, this time in the Maroon/Gold scheme. 

[Gandy Dancer]

Something - ANYTHING !!! - for Boston and Maine in HO scale by Atlas!

As I recall they have done several.   Case in point:

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hors3/8468.gif

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hogp7/8423.gif

http://www.atlasrr.com/Images/HOLocomotives/hos2s4/0507/B&M%201269.gif

[mikelhh]

Something - ANYTHING !!! - for Boston and Maine in HO scale by Atlas!

 Mike 

[SD60M]

I would love to see a SD60M in ho for BN. I know that P2K made it but its to hard to find. Also i would like atlas to make an ho sclae version of BN's GP39M, they have it in n-scale but not ho.

[Anonymous]

A PCM Allegheny with Digital sound

[twhite]

Union Pacific MK-6 2-8-2

Southern Pacific MK-5 2-8-2

DMIR M4 2-8-8-4 (more than anything!)

Aggro--

Isn't that a brass UP M-6 over at Bruces, for about the same price you'd probably end up paying if BLI or Proto came out with one?  Cute lil' ol' thang, I think!

Tom  

[CPRail modeler]

well, some canadian-style diesels would be nice. especially the one-of-a-kind RSD-17 for CP Rail, although i doubt thats coming out. i would like some 44H44A1 side-rod locomotives and maybe an SW1200RS or the upgraded version by CP Rail. i have also had my eyes on some FP7/9A units. some affordable DRS-4-4-1000 units and RS-23's too. All of these have to be around 100 dollars or less and in the CP Rail scheme or the script style. the main thing is that it must run good and be as detailed as a P2K or P1K diesel.

darn my high standards

[AggroJones]

Union Pacific MK-6 2-8-2

Southern Pacific MK-5 2-8-2

DMIR M4 2-8-8-4 (more than anything!)

[R. T. POTEET]

I am going to amend my previous response in this topic whereever it might be located.

Add to my list of Consolidations the B&O E-27 Class; in addition I could settle on one of the later PRR 2-8-0s like an H-8, H-9, or H-10 Classes; some years past there was an article in one of the hobby mags about modifying a Bowser PRR prototype Consolidation by removing the Belpair firebox from atop the boiler;  an acquaintance of mine spent the better part of two weeks doing just that and you could hardly stand to be in the same town with the guy when he was through - I am afraid I just don't have that kind of patience anymore and I would have to settle for mine being in plastic which, I am sure, is considerably easier to modify.. 

[R. T. POTEET]

Philip, my boy; your topic is addressed in the singular but I can be brief but I'm afraid I cannot be singular.

My current motive power fleet sets my (N Scale) railroad, the Seaboard and Western Virginia Railway, in the mid-80s.  The only thing I really would like to see associated with that era is some SDP35s, SDP40s, or SDP45s; the SDP35s are preferred.  My rationalization for these units on the roster is that in the mid-60s the S&WV took delivery of a handful of SDP35s to haul (what was left of) its varnish only to have the ICC surprise everyone by granting the railroad's train-off petition. These units have had their steam generators removed and are now teamed with my regular SD35s - and other units from the '60s - snaking coal trains into and out of the hills of eastern Ohio.  Should SDP40s or SDP45s be offered then I would at least have some body shells to provide my SD35s with steam boiler graftings.

I do have two other "wishes" for my current modeling era; firstly I could use some U33C/U36Cs although I do have a stock of U30Cs which I could convert to U33C/U36Cs a la a Ron Beardon article from an N Scale Railroading issue of a few years back.  Secondly, I would like to see - and would probably buy a couple of - good running, good looking SW1500/SW1000; Brother Jim Conway's offering in this regard left much to be desired always reminding me of that proverbial "horse designed by a committee".

HOWEVER:

I suffer from a disease called Transitioneraitus - defined as the tendency to salivate uncontrollably when a manufacturer announces a new steam engine - which can only be cured by a thirty year regression to the mid-50s from the mid-80s; to do that would require building a motive-power fleet for that era completely from scratch.  My preference would be to start with a good Consolidation; I could live with Bachmann's current offering if that was all that was available but my "druthers" for a 2-8-0 runs in the direction of AT&SF's 1900/1950 Classes, and/or Zulus, and/or MOPAC's C-63 Class as rebuilt with piston valves, Baker valve gear, and cast frames.

I have one other "wish" for a circa 1955 layout; I would like to see some CC-truck ALCOs i.e. RSD7s, and/or RSD12s, and/or RSD15s.

Start a topic concerning other locomotives one would like to see - particularly steamers from the '20s, '30s, and '40s - and I'll go hog-wild!!!

[Hudson]

B&A Berkshires in HO. The originals through the sports models. This was a historically important locomotive, the first superpower loco, it changed steam railroading overnight.

[PRRT1MAN]

Texas Zepher,

What I am looking for are the items you can only get in Brass for the PRR. Like a Q1, Q2, N1s, S1, S2, K5, 0-8-0 switcher. 

 

Sam Vastano

 

[navygunner]

N Scale with traction tires:

Yellowstone in die cast or plastic (the brass DMIR is very nice but at $1000.00 out of most peoples reach) in SP or DMIR.  Oh by the way about 100 ore cars to go with it!

N&W class Y6, geared for low speed running

N&W class A, geared for fast freight

Any Cab forward, because they are cool!

Good running and pulling examples of these locomotives have not been offered in Nscale for years.  LL offered an outstanding running and looking Y3, but the pulling power was not there.  I would be looking to buy pairs (at least) of any of these models if they could pull a decent load.

Bob

[Texas Zepher]

I would take almost anything if it was nice PRR in HO.

Hmmm, I thought that was most of the stuff out there either PRR or UP....

[PRRT1MAN]

I would take almost anything if it was nice PRR in HO.   I actually love kits so give me more  options. We only have Bowser right now, I would like a hybrid of several manufacturers  First I would take a Bowser boiler, less cab. Make a great looking plastic cab to put on it. Make a cast underframe of the tender with a plastic shell to put your sound into(BLI).  I would want can motor and  nice gearbox like from NWSL. Also sprung drivers and brake shoes! I know I have alot to ask but I would love to see more kits. I am not one for the instant gratification of today!

 

Sam Vastano

[Lillen]

I would like an Em-1. It should be high quality die-cast. If PCM could make one in the same quality as the Big Boy and the same feel I would be ecstatic. It should be HO and it should be DCC sound. The price should be somewhere between 600-800$. That would make me buy it at once. Even to put a deposit in a year ahead.

 

Magnus

[OzarkBelt]

A MILW Hiawatha 4-4-2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sounds good to me. What more could you want?

[SMassey]

I would like to see Kato start making more locos in HO scale.  I love their quality and detail but I hate the limited supply.  Now that being said I would like to see a re-release of the SD40-2 NS colors would be best.  I would also like to see an updated GP35 or other Gp series loco with the plug in board and possably sound ready like the SD38-2  that Kato has out now.

 

Just my $.02

 

 

[Cederstrand]

For N scale:

1) Mother Hubbard.

2) Any of the more unusual logging locomotives.

3) A more affordable 0-6-6-0. ;^)

4) Any Garrets.

OK, could easily make this a very long list, so will stop with these. -Rob 

 

 

[Texas Zepher]

What I would rather see is what DIFFERENT things someone wants from last years list. http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/1/684622/ShowPost.aspx#684622

Well we STILL want them!

But then why a new thread. If most of the entries are going to be the same wouldn't it be easier just to pull up the old one, and add new entries to the end of it?

[coborn35]

P2K had factory painted Soo GP30s, with Alco trucks.  What is wrong with those?

Are they still made? If so, I would still have to renumber it.

[TwinZephyr]

A quality HO scale 1875 Baldwin 8-26 C 78 (i.e. a 4-4-0).  Also, an 1873 35 ton Baldwin 2-6-0.

[coborn35]

What I would rather see is what DIFFERENT things someone wants from last years list. 

http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/1/684622/ShowPost.aspx#684622

Well we STILL want them! 

[Anonymous]

I would like to see HO RTR or Genesis run of the SD40T-2, SD-45, GS-4 in both daylight and pre daylight schemes, RS32, C-628, C-630, C-415 B36-7, SD-7 and GP-9. Although my dream unit would be a SD45X. I like Athearn due to the fact that the detail and workability of the new line of locomotives are better then anything else that I have worked with.

Well, Athearn is doing RTR SD45s soon, and there's talk of an RTR SD40T-2 as well. PCM is doing GS-4s, and if I'm not mistaken Atlas Trainman just did RS32s. Hasn't Atlas done B36-7s as well?

[Cannoli]

One loco I've been waiting for has recently been announced by Intermountain, they are releasing an MEC U18B in HO. YAY! The other I'd like to see is an HO GP40-2W modeled after those used by the MBTA in the Boston area.

Updated Proto 2K HO B&M GP18's and BL2's with DCC ready or DCC equiped mechanisms would be great too!

[Texas Zepher]

HO: SW1

Walthers used to make these.  I have several.  Have they discontinued them?

[Texas Zepher]

Now, for a Yellowstone, I'm not really sure. The Bachmann 2-10-0 has some trouble going around my curves. A Yellowstone would be disasterous!(I'd still buy one anyways:))

not that it would be disasterous in general, but I am certain several someones would buy one and expect it to run around 22" radius curves. 

[Bapou]

Thank you, I should have pointed out that I have the "new detailing" version of the F40ph.

[twhite]

After reading these five pages of wish-lists, I'm absolutely amazed to see two locomotives continually cropping up (especially in HO), and that's the Missabe M3/4 2-8-8-4's and the NP/GN/SP&S Z-class Challengers. 

Manufacturers--TAKE NOTICE.  Not EVERY Big Steam loco out there is a UP clone!

Tom

[wgnrr]

P2K had factory painted Soo GP30s, with Alco trucks.  What is wrong with those?

CNW R-1 4-6-0.

CMStP&P G6 4-6-0

Soo had some similar 4-6-0s as well.  Layout size engines, with metal boilers so they can pull more than 3 cars.

DM&IR 2-8-8-4s.  Some club members would go for those.

Athearn is working on improving the SD40-2.

H10-44s, H12-44s, H16-66s, H16-44s, all in MILW.

MILW S3 4-8-4.  Weaver made them in O scale, along with Skytop observations. 

Some people on this forum are reading my mind!

How about a Soo Line 2-8-0, like the one that a member of the SLH&TS converted out of a Bachmann 2-8-0 model.

The Soo 4-6-0 would have a living prototype. 2645 at MCRWY

Another H10-44 wouldn't be bad at all.

I would love to see a 1385 model.

The 4-6-0 in Austin, MN would be a lovely branchline engine for a layout.

261 would be a beautiful model.

Now, for a Yellowstone, I'm not really sure. The Bachmann 2-10-0 has some trouble going around my curves. A Yellowstone would be disasterous!(I'd still buy one anyways:))

I think you covered all of the engines!

Phil

[wgnrr]

How 'bout a

GE 65-tonner in HO

a i think its a 45t center cab (one of those side rod engines) 

and other small indust switchers.  

Those too. Cass Scenic RR has a 65t and a 45t side rod.

And while the side rod is produced, I will buy one to paint into Mid-Continet Railroad Museum paint.

Phil

[wgnrr]

Atlas HO scale GP39-2, Atlas HO scale C-628, Atlas HO scale RS-3m.

I'd go for an Atlas GP39-2 or RS-3m as well.

Nick

Yes! We want the RS3m, because they are nearly identical for a kitbash to the GBW RS20's.

Phil

[warhammerdriver]

Good quality small steam.  Nothing bigger than a 2-8-2.

[ghonz711]

Hmm...

Personally I would really like to see a model of the CNR U4-a (GTW U4-b) Confederations (Northern) done in plastic for HO scale.  All I've ever seen are really rare Brass models that are way over my budget.

I wouldn't mind seeing a model of CPR's 4-4-4 Jubilee Locomotives, once again HO and plastic. 

Ghonz

[Anonymous]

HO:

U25C

C636

SW1

C430

[FrankieJ]

I would like to see an HO scale GP39-2 phase 1 in plastic. This would be in D&H colors as that is one of the roads that I model.

[derailedtrainofthought]

I would like to see HO RTR or Genesis run of the SD40T-2, SD-45, GS-4 in both daylight and pre daylight schemes, RS32, C-628, C-630, C-415 B36-7, SD-7 and GP-9. Although my dream unit would be a SD45X. I like Athearn due to the fact that the detail and workability of the new line of locomotives are better then anything else that I have worked with.

[ArcadeAttica]

How 'bout a

GE 65-tonner in HO

and a Green Goat

a i think its a 45t center cab (one of those side rod engines) 

and other small indust switchers.  

PRR T1 4-4-4-4

Erie mother hubbard articulateds

N scale center cab switchers. and more N&W engines

 not too much to ask i dont think

 

[WSOR 3801]

P2K had factory painted Soo GP30s, with Alco trucks.  What is wrong with those?

CNW R-1 4-6-0.

CMStP&P G6 4-6-0

Soo had some similar 4-6-0s as well.  Layout size engines, with metal boilers so they can pull more than 3 cars.

DM&IR 2-8-8-4s.  Some club members would go for those.

Athearn is working on improving the SD40-2.

H10-44s, H12-44s, H16-66s, H16-44s, all in MILW.

MILW S3 4-8-4.  Weaver made them in O scale, along with Skytop observations. 

[ATSFCLIFF]

I wish Kato would release a N Scale SD70Ace in the UP heritage schemes.

Although I do not model steam I wouldn't mind a good running and reasonably priced Big Boy ( I cannot afford brass!)

Cheers, 

[aloco]

In N scale I would like to see a decent model of an Alco switcher, preferably all four variations (S-1, S-2, S-3, and S-4).   The Arnold S-2 is a hunk o' junk and has been out of production for many years.

In both N and HO scale I'd like to see a model of an FM H12-44 with the simplified non-Lowey carbody.   Minitrix did make one in N scale, but it's a hunk o' junk with thick waterpipe handrails.  The Walthers H10-44 has the Lowey carbody and would require a lot of modification, and it's been out of production for a few years now.

Life-Like could do a 1000 HP turbocharged hood casting and produce an S-2 and S-4 in HO scale.  While the Atlas versions are heavier and pull better, the body and cab detail is nicer on the Life-Like Alco switchers.

Life-Like could also offer Flexicoil truck sideframes and frame mounted handrails on their SW switchers in HO and N scale.

Atlas could offer different different carbody phases for their RS-3s in HO and N scale, including the Canadian version with rows of square filters along the side of the hood.

Atlas could also do a later version of the FM H16-44 in N scale and HO scale with the Trainmaster style carbody.  Sorry, but the Bachmann versions just don't cut it.

And finally, Athearn could do a GP9 for their ready to run line. They used RailPower shells for the GP35 and SD40, and I think the Front Range shell (if the dies still exist) would be ideal because it fits the old GP7 chassis.  The drive mechanism can be updated with newer Athearn components.

[Fortkentdad]

N Scale Trolley Bus, I'd like to see one from the 50's - 60's.  Perhaps a set (likely built on the same mechanism) a Brill, 1960 version and a modern era sleek one.  I know Kato did one in Japan.  I see something running on radius as small as 5". 

Of course it should come in HSR colours (Hamilton Street Railway),  I can dream improbable dreams. 

[ouengr]

There are several models that I have been after for several years such as the GP15, GP40-2, etc.  I have a new one that occured to me the other day.  I would like to have a hig quality SD60M in both two and three window varities.  I know that P2K made one several years ago but the fat truck spoils the entire model.  I am not that mechanically inclined to bash the trucks into something more acceptable. 

I did find it interesting how many steam locomotives were listed.  I honestly expected a more contemporary list.  

 

[mtrails]

A new release of SP SD9's, SD45's, and SD40T-2's... HO, Athearn, Kato, or Atlas.

[Texas Zepher]

NP 4-8-4 (the first anywhere)

You mean the Timken 1111?  Those are some pretty unique locomotives.   I think I would rather have an A-2 or A-3 class.

The Challengers, though, I am surprised they haven't been done.  Everyone seems to want a Big Boy even though the UP was the only railroad to own them just because of its size.  Why not the same fasination with the biggest Challengers? 

[bogp40]

Preferably, Atlas GP40-2 late phase in Chessie paint

               BLI or Heritage B&O EM1

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Reading through this thread I see some neat ideas.  When can we order?

[mikebonellisr]

In HO....
Almost any NYC that either has'nt been done in either plastic OR brass.
Because of the price of brass,and the fact that my few brass engines don't run as well as my BLI or PCMs,I would love to get a F12, 4-6-0 and a reasonably priced Pacific.

[accord1959]

I know some company put out a U50 a while back in HO scale, I wouldn't mind having a couple of those butt ugly pullers on my layout. 

[CAZEPHYR]

I really, really would like to see done the UP Turbines in Plastic or maybe a so-called Hybrid. I can't afford the Brass OMI version but I think this would make a lot of modelers very happy and generate good sales.

I was really disappointed when Tower 55 cancelled their project.

 Many of us wanted the large GE 3 unit Turbine.   The Turbine reservations at Tower 55 was reported to be less than 750 or so and the project was cancelled.  The engineering cost would have been over $600.00 add on the model price using a small amount of 750.    This is one of the reasons Brass is so expensive.

 

 

[ARTHILL]

DM&IR Yellowstone with sound

[Daniel1975]

I really, really would like to see done the UP Turbines in Plastic or maybe a so-called Hybrid. I can't afford the Brass OMI version but I think this would make a lot of modelers very happy and generate good sales.

I was really disappointed when Tower 55 cancelled their project.

 

Also I'd like to see an affordable EMD E2 & E5 

[Anonymous]

All for HO

-Steam

DM&IR 2-8-8-4

C&NW R-1 4-6-0

-Diesel

GP15-1. Atlas, PLEASE do a GP15 in HO!

More SD40-2's from Kato would be good too, non ditch light.

[CSXect]

I know this is primarily an N and Ho  forum but I would have to vote for a Turbotrain in O or even S with sounds as good as the Rapido HO version

go to http://www.rapidotrains.com

 

and play the sample files, the station annoucements are in French and English.

[CAZEPHYR]

 

HO Scale        I am not holding my breath since the Illinois Central Steam fans have been ignored, but they would certainly sell a few to me. 

IC 2-8-2  2100 series

IC 4-8-2  2500 series

IC 4-8-2  2600 series

IC 2-10-2 Rebuilt 2700 and 2800 series  

IC 2-8-4  8000 rebuilt series

Extra water canteen tender ( IC had various versions )

 

 

 

 

[CAZEPHYR]

 

 

Philip

If this Post continues to express our wishes, we might consider collecting the list and put them in an Excel sheet for the totals.   They could be sent to several manufacuters as a grass roots list form the forum.  Off course this is a limited list, but probably one that is real.

 

There have been many other post like this in the past and they could be noted and added also.

CAZEPHYR 

 

[joseph2]

JonathanS,JJL Models sells a undecorated Lima Switcher,resin body,Stewart drive. website is www.JJLmodels.com     oops,I just violated the MR no advertizing policy.     Joe G

[Darth Santa Fe]

Oh and mustanggt Bachman Spectrum makes a great HO F40PH for NJT (I have it) Amtrak and several others check the Walthers site.

Well.....It's just not up to my standards I guess......The dimensionally incorrect nose, the "low rider" look of the shell in relation to the mechanism, and those oversized LED's on the top just don't do anything for me......

Dave (not trying to nitpick)

The Walthers picture is of an older Spectrum F40. The newer ones are much, much better. I did a review a while ago if you want to see more pictures and information on the newer F40s.

http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/575524/ShowPost.aspx

[Anonymous]

DM&IR 2-8-8-4.  The only arty I would buy.

A Milwaukee K1 2-6-2.  The perfect size for a pint size pike.

A CNW R1 4-6-0

 

[Dr. John]

In HO scale from Atlas, Kato or P2K:  an EMD SW-1 (an update of the one sold by Walters some years ago would be nice), Whitcomb Center Cab, Paducah rebuilds (GP-8/10, etc.)

In N scale, same manufacturers : SW-1, GE 44 tonner, GE 70 tonner, Paducah rebuilds, Baldwin A616. 

[wjstix]

CN GMD-1 and 4-8-2 6060 "Bulletnose Betty"

CPR 4-6-4 "Royal Hudson" (both as in service and fantrip versions)

NP 4-8-4 (the first anywhere) and 4-6-6-4.

More steam with Stephenson valve gear - 4-6-0's, 2-8-0's, even 2-8-2's and 4-6-2's would be nice. 

[JonathanS]

All HO Scale DCC or DCC ready

E44 in PRR, PC, CR, NJT, and Amtrak

U50C in UP or U50B in UP and SP

Baldwin Babyface freight units  CNJ, NYC, MP (then we could also kitbash the passenger units)

A Baldwin Transfer Unit (DT 6-6-2000 or 2400) PRR, EJ&E, MN&S, Trona

A Lima 1000 or 1200 HP switcher NYC, Erie, EL, NKP, Wabash, CUT, and several steel mills or industries

[mustanggt]

Oh and mustanggt Bachman Spectrum makes a great HO F40PH for NJT (I have it) Amtrak and several others check the Walthers site.

Well.....It's just not up to my standards I guess......The dimensionally incorrect nose, the "low rider" look of the shell in relation to the mechanism, and those oversized LED's on the top just don't do anything for me......

Dave (not trying to nitpick)

[snagletooth]

 D&RGW SD40T-2's with the correct fuel tank & headlight package. Athearn did two SP versions with full headlight package, why not Rio Grande? Same goes for the GP40-2's. I'd even be willing to lose the rear  truck power for  see-through  grills,  who needs  that many powered axles  on a model railroad when  hook up  4,5 or 6  units.  Hmm,  maybe D&RGW  SD45's with correct headlight and fuel tanks, too. Guess I want cake AND ice cream and be able to eat it, too  

[Anonymous]

In N- Kato (or Atlas or Tower 55- if they would venture into N) ES44AC and ES44DC, possibly do what Tower 55 is doing in HO- a Classic Concept of what bygone road names might run if they were still in operation today.

Roger

[Texas Zepher]

SOO GP30 with correct ALCo trucks.

That one should be as simple as a paint job because Proto-2000 did the GM&O GP30s with the Alco trucks a while back.

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Burlington E-5 passenger diesel by P2k or similar quality.

Northern Pacific 4-6-6-4 steam loco by Heritage or similar quality.

[Texas Zepher]

What I would rather see is what DIFFERENT things someone wants from last years list. 

http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/1/684622/ShowPost.aspx#684622

[R. T. POTEET]

I, of course, would like to see an attractively price HO 2-4-6-8-8-6-4-2, followed by its 4 centipede tenders. It should certainly be able to handle 18"R curves. It should be able to haul 150 cars up a 4% curved grade.

 

 

 

 

(well someone asked didnt they?)

Galaxy, you are a man after my own heart; I was going to wish for a 2-16-16-16-16-16-0 with an 8-56 millipede tender.  I want this in N-Scale and I want it to be able to negotiate 120 inch radius curves. 

[conrail92]

Atlas making a dash 9 for ho scale

[twhite]

I, of course, would like to see an attractively price HO 2-4-6-8-8-6-4-2, followed by its 4 centipede tenders. It should certainly be able to handle 18"R curves. It should be able to haul 150 cars up a 4% curved grade.

 

 

 

 

(well someone asked didnt they?)

Yah, but if it doesn't have front-hung 'Talking Pumps' , I'm not interested, LOL! 

Actually, I'm surprised that we HAVEN'T had an M-3/4 2-8-8-4 come out yet, given all of the other big Articulateds on the market.  Okay, BLI or Genesis (not Heritage, though, it woudln't pull crap), where are you? 

Okay, others: 

C&O H-7 2-8-8-2 (handsome devil, that one)

WP 251 2-8-8-2 (prototype for the big Missabe M-3/4)

NP Z-series 4-6-6-4 (now, that 's a BIG Challenger!)

Rio Grande C-45 2-8-0

SP MT-anything--INCREDIBLE home-built 4-8-2's.   

Rio Grande L-105 (handsomest Challengers ever built, bar NONE!)

WP 330 series 2-8-2 (without a doubt, the best-looking Mikes I've ever seen)

Almost anything Great Northern steam.

Almost anything Missouri Pacific Steam.

Those cute little Santa Fe 1850 2-8-0's. 

Okay, that's for starters. 

Tom

 

 

 

[nbrodar]

Atlas HO scale GP39-2, Atlas HO scale C-628, Atlas HO scale RS-3m.

I'd go for an Atlas GP39-2 or RS-3m as well.

Nick

[1948PRR]

HO BLI/Heritage style steam or Genesis/P2K style diesel

"Medium" sized steam, that would be appropriate for most folks' layouts. Mine is 15'x19' and anything larger than 2-8-2 looks WAY too big with an 8 car train. Even the 2-8-2 is borderline. How do you run a 2-10-4 or 2-6(8)-6(8)-x on a 4'x8'? There are lots of opportunities for popular 2-8-0 models, besides "generic" or "no prototype". 

PRR H8/9/10 with std/lines west tender option.

N&W 4-8-0

PRR Centipede

PRR ANY other electric besides GG1

PRR Q2

Any beautiful MILW Hiawatha

If MTH would scale down nearly any of their PRR O scale models that haven't been done recently, or at all, in HO, they would have people beating down their doors, and forgetting about litigation, proprietary controls, poor choices for first entry into HO, and just about anything else.

I'd also love to see BLI offer their tenders seperately, even with the electronics. That way I could have a short tender (from a K4) for one of my M1 4-8-2 models, And a long tender for the upcoming I1.

 

 

[D&HRR]

Atlas HO scale GP39-2, Atlas HO scale C-628, Atlas HO scale RS-3m.

[seacoast]

Something different in N scale- Centipedes. MTH makes them in O gauge. Not a hugely popular loco but interesting.

  http://www.byz.org/~morven/Railway32/diesel/index.html

 

George

 

 

 

 

 

[Eddie_walters]

My list would look quite a lot like Dave's -

PRR L1s 2-8-2

PRR E6s 4-4-2

PRR H8,H9,H10 2-8-0 (these locos are very similar - and use the same boiler as the E6 above)

[DavidBriel]

 HO plastic models of the WESTERN & ATLANTIC 4-4-0 General and Texas steam locomotives of the Great Locomotive Chase that was famous during the US Civil War. Also a HO B36-7 diesel in the YN2 or Bright Future CSX paint scheme. The W&A is leased to CSX by the state of Georgia.

[Dave Vollmer]

In N scale...  Any of the following:

PRR K4s 4-6-2

PRR I1s 2-10-0

PRR M1b 4-8-2 (I know PCM announced one 2+ years ago...  true vaporware!)

PRR H10s 2-8-0 (Had to build one myself!)

PRR GG1 (Something better than the old Arnold/Rivarossi one)

PRR P5a boxcab electric

PRR E44 electric

Sensing a theme?

[wgnrr]

How about something that has not been released in Brass, or Plastic?

A EMD and a ALCO MRS-1.

Phil

[Hoople]

I want two things:

An HO Scale FEF (I've heard rumors of athearn making one)

and a HO scale 4-12-2 class 9000. The big challebge for who does is making it do 22" radius curves. Imagine the overhang...

[SOU Fan]

A Kato ES44AC would be nice.

[csmith9474]

MORE LOVE ON THIS FORUM

 

I would love to see Athearn Genesis come out with a 3-Unit "Big Blow" Gas Turbine w/sound.

Wasn't Tower 55 gonna give it a run, and then decided to scrap it? The only thing I can figure is that they didn't get enough advanced reservations, or production costs were going to be too high for a plastic version. I wanted one myself.

[dinwitty]

In no particular order, all in regularly stocked AFFORDABLE plastic: 

NYC L-1 class 4-8-2

NYC H-5 class 2-8-2

NYC H-10 class 2-8-2

NYC G-16 class 2-8-0

NYC K-3 or K-11 class 4-6-2

NKP R class 4-6-0

NKP G-3 class 2-8-0

NKP L-1 class 4-6-4

IC 1400-1599 series 2-8-2

IC 2100 series 2-8-2

IC 2095 series 4-6-2

IC 7000 series 2-8-4

PRR H-10 class 2-8-0

C&NW R-3 class 4-6-0

C&IM A-1 class 4-4-0

Wabash I-3 class 2-8-0

Wabash F-4 class 2-6-0

And some Canadian prototype steam in PLASTIC for our frozen buddies north of the border!

 

good list. I found the NKP 4-6-4 with elephant ears in Australia on ebay, he had 2!! Sold me the other one when the winning bidder got his.. yay

 The Steam lokies are rich in variety its a matter of figgering out how to makem all effectively.

I don't mind kits if you switch around details as you desire which is why I want the MDC stuff back..as kits.

  

[Tracklayer]

I'd very much like to have an N scale Bachmann/Spectrum made Santa Fe 4-6-0 ten wheeler... I'd also like to have an N scale Southern Pacific 4-6-2 Pacific with a Vanderbilt tender that was made by Bachmann/Spectrum as well. 

Tracklayer

[Bapou]

I realy want to see an HO ALP 46 or Alstom PL42! bet you never heard of these! only NJT uses them lol but hey Atlas made an ALP 44 once! NJT only also.

Oh and mustanggt Bachman Spectrum makes a great HO F40PH for NJT (I have it) Amtrak and several others check the Walthers site.

[wjstix]

I'd like to see a RTR Reading P7 Atlantic in HO scale. I think there was an old Mantua kit but that means finding one and then building it - I'm not sure my skills are up to the task.  There's also a custom builder who has one on his roster but you pay for that kind of workmanship.  Something moderately priced would certainly be nice.

These were beautiful, high-speed locos that burned anthracite in a wide firebox and  could exceed 100mph - that is just awesome in steam.

 

If you mean the Mantua 4-4-2 from the 1990's, as far as I know that was only available RTR?? I bought one for my freelanced route, after a little break-in period it's run great ever since. Check ebay and local flea markets. I saw one at a flea market a couple of weeks ago. 

[galaxy]

I, of course, would like to see an attractively price HO 2-4-6-8-8-6-4-2, followed by its 4 centipede tenders. It should certainly be able to handle 18"R curves. It should be able to haul 150 cars up a 4% curved grade.

 

 

 

 

(well someone asked didnt they?)

[coborn35]

GN NW5, DMIR 2-8-8-4, SD18, SOO GP30 with correct ALCo trucks..etc All in plastic

[Darth Santa Fe]

Any idea what kind of turn radius you would need to make one of those not look positively goofey?

A BIG one!

I'd say about a 30" radius, but I don't mind running my old Bachmann DD40X around my 22" and 18" curves.

[Left Coast Rail]

Since my interest is in HO scale, everything in my wishlist will be for HO.

A new DDA40X, possibly from Bachmann. For some reason, no matter how many hundreds of people ask "do you have plans to bring the DD40 back out," they always say "no." I wonder if they'll finally give in and make a new DD40?

I agree, I think a U.P. Centennial would be a cool addition to a 1970s era or later layout. I suspect most of the people buying them would leave them parked in their yard or siding though. Those babies were almost 100' in length from coupler to coupler . Any idea what kind of turn radius you would need to make one of those not look positively goofey?

[Darth Santa Fe]

Since my interest is in HO scale, everything in my wishlist will be for HO.

A new DDA40X, possibly from Bachmann. For some reason, no matter how many hundreds of people ask "do you have plans to bring the DD40 back out," they always say "no." I wonder if they'll finally give in and make a new DD40?

A high quality, scale sized old time 4-4-0. Bachmann already makes a pretty good one in their standard line, but wouldn't it be nice to have a great one?

A Jawn Henry steam turbine.

Like stokesda mentioned earlier, a Krauss Maffei diesel hydraulic. If someone decides to make one, they should also do the later version with the more standard diesel body.

I could put a dozen more things on this list, but I think I'll go ahead and leave it where it is.

[Left Coast Rail]

I'd like to see Atlas come out w/ an ALCO S6. Especially in S.P. livery.

[nbrodar]

I'm like to see Delaware & Hudson or Reading Super Consols in HO.

Nick

[dansapo]

Well
you can get the FL9 or EP5 in resin.I dont think that they will be cheap.

http://ihphobby.tripod.com/ 

[tstage]

In no particular order, all in regularly stocked AFFORDABLE plastic: 

NYC L-1 class 4-8-2

NYC H-5 class 2-8-2

NYC H-10 class 2-8-2

NYC G-16 class 2-8-0

NYC K-3 or K-11 class 4-6-2

Gotta agree with the beginning of Ray's list here.  It would be nice to see some Mikes other than the usual H-6s.  Even with the advent of the NYC L-4 coming out later this year from BLI (Yes!), I'd also like to see an L-2 made available in plastic.  Some more early diesels (e.g. ALCO HH600 or HH660) would be pretty cool, too.

Tom 

[IRONROOSTER]

An S scale MA & PA 4-4-0.

Enjoy

Paul 

[Anonymous]

HO C&O J3a "Greenbriar" 4-8-4

HO Pere Marquette N1a Berkshire 2-8-4, like 1225 and 1223, the last remaining PM Berks.

Another run of HO SD80MACs by Kato, more Conrail and NS numbers along with CSX YN3. All with working DCC controlled marker lights.

HO SD40-2s with nose headlights for L&N/Family Lines/CSX.

HO SD40-2s with ditch lights

HO "Canadian" SD40-2s with class lights, cab mounted bells, nose headlights and ditch lights, and the single bulb rear headlight.

HO Amtrak P42s with working ditch lights (for cripe's sake, Athearn!)

More HO diesels availible with ditch lights.

[AntonioFP45]

New Haven  FL9 and EP5 "Jet" in HO plastic.

[RDG1519]

My vote would be for:

High Hood Alco switchers with sound in HO

SW 1001 CR, CSX, NS, Reading to name a few class 1's who own (ed) these with sound. These are not the same as the SW 1000.

SW 1500 with sound, I know PCM has announced these for sometime in the future.

[dansapo]

I have 2 on my wish list.

1.A phase 3 GP35.For those who dont know the difference.It has the "thin" frame like a gp38.

2. Alco 430 with Hi ad trucks or AAR trucks.

 Yes,I know I'm dreaming.

 

[whitman500]

I would like to see a broader range of roadnames for plastic steam engine models.  Broadway Limited has a great set of steam engine models but only for a handful of roadnames: UP, PRR, ATSF, NYC.  While technically I could modify one of these models for my roads (CB&Q, NP), I'd rather buy one.

[CSXFan]

I agree... N scale SD40-2's ..... in Conrail & also, C39-8's in Conrail as well.  Hopefully, Atlas will make 'em.

N scale SD40-2s for NS and CSX, and some C39-8s for NS. Both with working ditch lights. Why aren’t there very many SD40-2s? Aren't they a widely used prototype loco?

 

[orsonroy]

In no particular order, all in regularly stocked AFFORDABLE plastic: 

NYC L-1 class 4-8-2

NYC H-5 class 2-8-2

NYC H-10 class 2-8-2

NYC G-16 class 2-8-0

NYC K-3 or K-11 class 4-6-2

NKP R class 4-6-0

NKP G-3 class 2-8-0

NKP L-1 class 4-6-4

IC 1400-1599 series 2-8-2

IC 2100 series 2-8-2

IC 2095 series 4-6-2

IC 7000 series 2-8-4

PRR H-10 class 2-8-0

C&NW R-3 class 4-6-0

C&IM A-1 class 4-4-0

Wabash I-3 class 2-8-0

Wabash F-4 class 2-6-0

And some Canadian prototype steam in PLASTIC for our frozen buddies north of the border!

 

[CAZEPHYR]

Pcarrell

 This is my wish list in HO Scale.    M3 or M4 DM&IR Yellowstone and B&O EM1.   NP Coal version/ SP&S oil version Z8 4-6-6-4 and to top it off,  SP&S A3 Oil version and NP A4 and A5 4-8-4's coal versions..

PRR Q2 4-4-6-4 and S2 Turbine 6-8-6. 

Well, you asked!

 

CAZEPHYR

[outdoorsfellar]

I agree... N scale SD40-2's ..... in Conrail & also, C39-8's in Conrail as well.  Hopefully, Atlas will make 'em.

[jecorbett]

More high end sound equipped small steamers such as a 2-6-0 or 4-6-0. I know Roundhouse has come out with a 4-4-0 but it was sorely lacking in detail and carries a hefty price tag for what seems like a mid ranged loco.

[selector]

CPR 2-10-4 Selkirk, but I am not losing sleep over it, nor am I turning blue.   All in good time.

[TwinZephyr]

A re-release of the MDC boxcab diesel.  With separate grab irons and a quieter drive.

[NS2591]

how about SD40-2s both Hi-hood and low-hood in HO and N. They where once the most common locomotive in the US and Canada. But in the hobby the only SD40-2s are the BLIs, some old Katos, the new Katos(N scale only), some athearns based on the BB tooling. Bachman did some, but lets get Some Kato ones or maybe Atlas.

[stokesda]

In HO, I'd like to see an affordable (Atlas, Kato, Genesis,.... i.e. not brass) Krauss-Maffei diesel hydraulic that the D&RGW and SP used. To my knowledge, those haven't been mass-produced by any major manufacturer, except maybe one (Rivarossi?) many moons ago. They would make a very distinctive addition to any locomotive roster layout.

[mustanggt]

I want to see an HO F40PH- I know kato made one a few years ago, and I love the thing, but it only came in two paint schemes....And i'm not holding my breath for a new run anytime soon.....If Atlas produces one they'd probably do every scheme the F40PH was ever painted in.......And it would have better sound than my digitrax F40PH sound decoder.....

Dave

[jblackwelljr]

I'd like to see a RTR Reading P7 Atlantic in HO scale. I think there was an old Mantua kit but that means finding one and then building it - I'm not sure my skills are up to the task.  There's also a custom builder who has one on his roster but you pay for that kind of workmanship.  Something moderately priced would certainly be nice.

These were beautiful, high-speed locos that burned anthracite in a wide firebox and  could exceed 100mph - that is just awesome in steam.

 

[PA&ERR]

I would be happy if Athearn/MDC/Roundhouse would re-release their old line of HOn3 steamers. I found one on ebay, but I stil could use a couple of more for kitbashing projects.

-George

[Blind Bruce]

In HO, I would like a well detailed Atlantic steam passenger engine. With DCC and sound of course.

BB

[csmith9474]

In HO, I would have said an quality FP-45 in plastic (but Athearn appears to be taking care of that). I think my next request would be a U30CG in plastic. I don't suspect something like that would sell very well, but who knows.

I would really love to see a quality Big Boy or F7 in plastic.......oh.........wait.............