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joetrain59
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 Posted - 11/04/2009 : 19:55:54
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Yeah, the Alco switchers? But from who? ;)
Charlie must have signed confidentiality forms.
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asarge
USA
3701 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 22:11:52
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| Try Baldwin.....Big switchers....wish it was an AS616, but I'd bet they're the big Centercabs. |
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lock4244
Liechtenstein
1383 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 23:03:25
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Originally posted by Charlie Vlk
There are two, maybe three projects that MAY be announced at Trainfest that will make a number of us happy.
.....some of which have been asked for here repeatedly....
One announcement, that will definitely be made in Milwaukee, may blow the roof off of the Exhibition Hall.
Luckily, the suspense will be over in less than two weeks.....
What a Great Time it is to be in N Scale!!!!
Charlie Vlk
Though I doubt I'll actually see Atlas release my GP40-2W at this show... I am close to buying a basement, err house, so what better way to push that back than raiding my savings with a GP40-2W? |
Mike LockWood (MLW)
Atlas, Please Release a CN GP40-2L(W) in N! To do one in HO and not N is beyond cruel torture.
My Railroad Photography
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traindork2
USA
712 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2009 : 23:36:16
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N scale:
Gensets from our gracious hosts.
Turbines from Athearn.
Gevos from Intermountain.
AC4400s from BLMA.
E5 Shinkansen from Kato.
Kenworth T2000 from Deluxe.
... and a $3,000 model railroad tax credit from the government to help us pay for it all!
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"We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of a very average star. But we can understand N scale. That makes us something very special." - Stephen Hawking |
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up1950s
Madagascar
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Posted - 11/05/2009 : 00:07:41
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Originally posted by traindork2
N scale:
Gensets from our gracious hosts.
Turbines from Athearn.
Gevos from Intermountain.
AC4400s from BLMA.
E5 Shinkansen from Kato.
Kenworth T2000 from Deluxe.
... and a $3,000 model railroad tax credit from the government to help us pay for it all!
Just today I got audited by the State Tax for 2006 , and they want 2300 bucks more in a age 59 1/2 issue . They are wrong and I can prove it , well 10 months of it . So much for a tax credit of 3K . Even so , bring on those turbines , S switchers , AS-616 , and the H-20-44 . |
Richie Dost
Photos http://picasaweb.google.com/up1950s
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Charlie Vlk
USA
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Posted - 11/05/2009 : 00:41:45
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E5s from Kato!!!! Wow!!! Oh, the SHINKANSEN E5 (not the Stainless Steel CB&Q kind!!!). Nevermind!
However, there are some sharp people who post in this forum that are going to get their wishes.... if not on this go-around,
in the future, building on what is happening soon.
What Fun!!!
Charlie Vlk
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GimpLizard
USA
485 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 07:03:57
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I'm getting my 1964 Rambler Ambassador 9 passenger station wagon? Wow Charlie, that's great. What color options? I need wine red with a white roof.
Okay, okay. So it's not as exciting as the S-2. But we've all (or most, anyway) have said we need more US prototype vehicles to populate our N-scale highways. |
"They don't call it the GREAT Northern for nothing." |
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asarge
USA
3701 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 08:12:39
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Charlie,
I wish I was going to be at Trainfest this year. Sounds like it will be most exciting for N scale. You also seem more excited than usual......mmmmmm. |
An AS616 would be appreciated. |
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Spookshow
USA
4057 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 09:20:14
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Originally posted by Charlie Vlk
However, there are some sharp people who post in this forum that are going to get their wishes....
Hmm, sharp people? I guess I won't be getting my trackmobile... [:-dunce]
Cheers,
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up1950s
Madagascar
9297 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 09:48:19
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| Might be a working catenary (sp) system , thats been asked for to complete the GG1 . Milw Road used juice so that would please that venue , ie blow the roof off the joint . The build on the " What is happening soon " statement could be pacific north west juice jacks , more roof blowing enthusiasm . All from Kato , and now re-focusing on their coast of choice . If this comes to be , and it is at this point a total guess , it would mean Kato has a cure to their pantograph's that flop fore or aft with top friction . |
Richie Dost
Photos http://picasaweb.google.com/up1950s
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Dave Schneider
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 10:33:15
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Well I'm making the long trip from Alaska to attend Trainfest so I hope that this is something that a Milwaukee Road modeler can use....like a H12-44. Kinda doubt it but...maybe a rib side caboose or the Hiawatha in N! That would be cool. Maybe Walthers will recognize the letter N? I will try to post some photos of the roof coming off.
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tgromek
USA
456 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 10:43:25
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A Milwaukee Road passenger train from Kato announced in Milwaukee?
Complete with Little Joes or Bi-Polar electrics?
that'd be my guess.
The Alco S2 would also be cool.
Big Baldwin Centercabs would be the best, these would definitely
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sirenwerks
USA
1460 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 11:44:33
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| Walthers is spinning off its N scale production to someone who cares? |
Bryan, part of the nearly 10% |
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lashedup
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 16:22:41
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Originally posted by Dave Schneider
Well I'm making the long trip from Alaska to attend Trainfest so I hope that this is something that a Milwaukee Road modeler can use....like a H12-44. Kinda doubt it but...maybe a rib side caboose or the Hiawatha in N! That would be cool. Maybe Walthers will recognize the letter N? I will try to post some photos of the roof coming off.
Best wishes, Dave
Try and bring something to run if you like. Otherwise I'm sure there will be a train or two you can run on the Modutrak layout. :) |
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Dave Schneider
USA
123 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2009 : 18:21:23
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Originally posted by lashedup
quote:
Originally posted by Dave Schneider
Well I'm making the long trip from Alaska to attend Trainfest so I hope that this is something that a Milwaukee Road modeler can use....like a H12-44. Kinda doubt it but...maybe a rib side caboose or the Hiawatha in N! That would be cool. Maybe Walthers will recognize the letter N? I will try to post some photos of the roof coming off.
Best wishes, Dave
Try and bring something to run if you like. Otherwise I'm sure there will be a train or two you can run on the Modutrak layout. :)
Thanks for the offer Jamie! I would love to have a chance to run a train on the Modutrak line. I don't know if I will be able to bring anything to run as I am adding this on to a business trip and will be packing light. I'll be there on Saturday as I have tickets to Green Bay-Dallas on Sunday. I look forward to having the chance to meet you and your fellow MR fans.
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The Usual Trainfest prediction
