What new loco would you like to see?

[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 

 

[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 )

 

 

 

 

[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.

[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.

[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 

[ARTHILL]

DM&IR Yellowstone with sound

[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.

 

 

[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. 

[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.

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

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

[bogp40]

Preferably, Atlas GP40-2 late phase in Chessie paint

               BLI or Heritage B&O EM1

[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? 

[mtrails]

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

[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.  

 

[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. 

[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.

[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, 

[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. 

[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

 

[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.

[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.

[Anonymous]

HO:

U25C

C636

SW1

C430

[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

[warhammerdriver]

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

[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

[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]

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

[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

[Bapou]

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

[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.