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Title: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on January 29, 2009, 10:25:29 PM
 I know everybody has a particular locomotive that they have been waiting to see in N scale.  Mine are a good K4 Pacific and maybe an N&W class A. The latter of the two would probably not make it, but I know there are alot of Pennsy fans out there just waiting on a good quality K4! I would even buy one or two myself. What would everybody else like to see?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: taz-of-boyds on January 29, 2009, 11:32:33 PM
I could use a Pacific in the style of the Western Maryland, and the Ten Wheeler and Russian Decapod...
Charles
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Williamson on January 30, 2009, 01:27:22 AM
I would like to see a N&W class A 2-6-6-4 as well.

I think the PRR K4 would be an excellent choice too.

Whenever the Russian Decapods get made, put me down for one in WM too!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Conrail Quality on January 30, 2009, 03:45:39 PM
A GE E-33! We have no freight electrics available at all in N scale right now. After all, Bachmann already has the research done from their HO model, now we just need the N version. 

Timothy
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Cascade Northern on January 30, 2009, 04:11:18 PM
I wish Bachmann would make a 2-6-6-2 logging mallet.  A GE E33 would be cool.  If either are made, I would a couple.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: daniel_leavitt2000 on February 01, 2009, 04:35:07 AM
I would love to see a Pensy T1.  A 70 tonner would be a great follow up to the 44 tonner.

I would like to see a retooled E60 or a new AEM7.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: brokemoto on February 01, 2009, 10:04:39 AM
A 'modern' ten wheeler

A USRA heavy pacific

P&LE A-2a, c'mon, it was ALCo's last US steam.

A prairie (not a USRA 0-6-0 with idler trucks added)

An 1870s/1880s ten wheeler

A decently operating 1860s/1870s eight wheeler



Baldwin road switcher

ALCo S-2
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on February 02, 2009, 11:24:38 AM
A re introduction of Bachmann's never completed 2-10-0, ALCO C636 also Santa Fe's 2-10-10-2 complete with A.T.&S.F.'s whale back tender,in which the plans appeared in MR (model railroader) back in the late 1980's or early 1990's I think ..

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: David Leonard on February 02, 2009, 02:09:37 PM
After I get a few K4's I'll lobby for an NW 2-6-6-4 and anything else y'all want!
(http://i445.photobucket.com/albums/qq175/nscalepennsyguy/PRR1361Avatar.jpg?t=1233600528)
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: thirdrail on February 02, 2009, 05:00:59 PM
LIRR G53sd:
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0zcri5mcztg/Rl9tNr3tehI/AAAAAAAAAjk/EHBdYzDrBnY/s400/LIRR-145.jpg)

PRR I1s:
(http://lh4.ggpht.com/_0zcri5mcztg/RvGlKflB6lI/AAAAAAAACAc/scQMSxLlGL4/s400/PRR4420.jpg)

PRR H9s:
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_0zcri5mcztg/RmGDZ73tgFI/AAAAAAAAAwk/UaNq_sQ1HZk/s400/PRR5216.jpg)

Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Will_Annand on February 05, 2009, 06:50:19 AM
Put me down for N Scale steam DCC equipped.

Would love it if Bachmann updated their 4-4-0s with DCC.
Decoders are much smaller now, and motors are better.

I would love to see the old tymers redone in Spectrum.

Also add the promised 4-6-0 to the list.

Heck, if Atlas can do a superb job with their little 2-6-0 Mogul, then The Bach Mann should be able to handle a 4-4-0 or 2-6-0.  ;D
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on February 05, 2009, 10:09:07 AM
How about Bachmann producing a 4-8-8-2 and a 4-8-8-4 cab forward ...

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Williamson on February 05, 2009, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: johnTom on February 05, 2009, 10:09:07 AM
How about Bachmann producing a 4-8-8-2 and a 4-8-8-4 cab forward ...

Tom

Tom,

Not sure if the N scale market is big enough to support two models of these, as Intermountain is doing the Southern Pacific 4-8-8-2 AC-12 (due out this year):

http://www.imrcmodels.com/newsNscaleac12.htm

Mark
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on February 05, 2009, 05:52:20 PM
Quote from: Williamson on February 05, 2009, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: johnTom on February 05, 2009, 10:09:07 AM
How about Bachmann producing a 4-8-8-2 and a 4-8-8-4 cab forward ...

Tom

Tom,

Not sure if the N scale market is big enough to support two models of these, as Intermountain is doing the Southern Pacific 4-8-8-2 AC-12 (due out this year):

http://www.imrcmodels.com/newsNscaleac12.htm

Mark


Hey Mark,

 How about some Beyer Garratt's  4-8-2 + 2-8-4 , 4-8-4 + 4-8-4

    Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: fieromike on February 05, 2009, 06:34:27 PM
As long as we're dreaming, I'd like to see the big Santa Fe Northern done right...
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on February 05, 2009, 07:13:25 PM
     How about some C&O Steam like an Allegheny 2-6-6-6 or Greenbrier?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: dtpowell on February 05, 2009, 08:11:25 PM
Anything in Pennsylvania steam would be welcome.
NYC steam. J1 or J3a 4-6-4 Hudsons, Niagara 4-8-4, and a 4-8-2 Mohawk.
B&O 4-8-2 mountain and an EM-1 2-8-8-4.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Williamson on February 06, 2009, 11:53:24 AM
Quote from: johnTom on February 05, 2009, 05:52:20 PM
Quote from: Williamson on February 05, 2009, 11:58:37 AM
Quote from: johnTom on February 05, 2009, 10:09:07 AM
How about Bachmann producing a 4-8-8-2 and a 4-8-8-4 cab forward ...

Tom

Tom,

Not sure if the N scale market is big enough to support two models of these, as Intermountain is doing the Southern Pacific 4-8-8-2 AC-12 (due out this year):

http://www.imrcmodels.com/newsNscaleac12.htm

Mark


Hey Mark,

 How about some Beyer Garratt's  4-8-2 + 2-8-4 , 4-8-4 + 4-8-4

    Tom

Good call! ;D
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: StanierJack on February 06, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
What I would like is a good running 0-4-0. I'd love for this to happen, as 009 modellers have little choice in second hand chassis for Locos. I've already remotored a docksider due to this.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Frisco on February 06, 2009, 04:38:03 PM
I would love to see the 2-10-0 DCC equiped.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Will_Annand on February 09, 2009, 10:17:04 PM
Interesting to see that most requests are for Steamers...

Goes to show you we are overloaded on Deisels and shy of steamers.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: squeaky_d on February 10, 2009, 08:30:04 PM
I have recently got involved with the Platte Valley Trolley. "http://www.denvertrolley.org/" I would like  to see an open air trolley like that one.   In the same color scheme if possible.

Thanks
Dave Wilson
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: taz-of-boyds on February 10, 2009, 10:55:39 PM
Yes, more old style US streetcars!  The two axle type etc.  The Brill Bachmann has now needs some more friends!
Charles
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on February 21, 2009, 10:39:55 PM
How about a Norfolk and Western 4-8-0? ;D
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Olesmokey on February 27, 2009, 10:44:02 PM
Quote from: StanierJack on February 06, 2009, 03:17:16 PM
What I would like is a good running 0-4-0. I'd love for this to happen, as 009 modellers have little choice in second hand chassis for Locos. I've already remotored a docksider due to this.
I agree, Would love to see a 0-4-0 steam Like what they used in or around the coal mining areas of West Virginia. I am working up plans for a small short line of a coal mining area in the WV area. I  already got two 0-6-0's With some of the curves and grades used in this A 0-4-0 would help on the upper of the mining area. 8)
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on March 03, 2009, 08:11:30 PM
I wonder if Bachmann would modify their 2-6-6-2 to an N&W Class Z? It probably wouldn't take too much to do it and it would add to the roster of N&W steam that Bachmann makes.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: thirdrail on March 04, 2009, 11:23:38 AM
I'll bet Bachmann could find a motor that'd fit in this Ten-Wheeler:

(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_0zcri5mcztg/Rl2aXL3tdKI/AAAAAAAAAYk/GExuhLcLOyo/s576/CNJ774-MauchChunk.jpg)

How 'bout it, Mr. Lee Riley??  8)
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: TCWORLD on March 04, 2009, 12:54:08 PM
That is a pretty locomotive, never seen anything quite like it.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: jwoj69 on March 07, 2009, 01:22:38 AM
OK STARTING WITH RAILROADS. LONG ISLAND RAILROAD. MAYBE NOT BIG BUT VERY LONG, CONTINIIUOS TRADITION. AS THOUSANDS MSPLACED LONG ISLANDERS, I HAD TO MOVE TO ANOTHER STATE (COST OF LIVING WORK QULITE OD LIVE YOU NAMED). BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MTA AND LONG ISLAND RAILROAD. YOU BE THE JUDGE IF WE DESERVE RECOGNITION.
PS I JUST BOTH LIFELIKE (SPLIT FRAME, LED, SCALE 5SCEW MOTOR, DETAIL RICH BODY. I STILL NOT SURE WHO IS BETTER, LIFELIKE WALTHERS OR SPECTRUM. I THINK LIFELIKE HAS SMOOTHER MOTOR, SPECTRUM BETTER MORE DURABLE RAILINGS) WITH NEW LONG ISLAND COLOR SCEAM. I THINK THEY KNOW I'M UP TO SOMETHIG.
SO FAT I FOUND YAKI ATLA RS-1 (MACHANO YOUGOSLAVIA) AND MODEL POWER 4-4-0.
AND NOW LIFELIKE GP38-2.
HOW ABOUT NEW ENGINES. P42, NEW PASSENGER DIESELS. NEW VERSION OF TGV. ( JUST TO SAY WE CAN DO IT NOW). LOOK AT KATO AND MICRO TRAINS. TONS OF DESIGNS OF ENGINE WHO WERE MADE ORIGINALLY IN SMALL QUANTITIES. I STILL WOULD VOTE FOR CHALLENGER SPECTRUM 2-6-6-2 IS ONLY 4 WHEELS SHORT. I KNOW YOU CAN GET ANTHEARN, BUT CAN YOU ALL SPEND AROUND $300 BUGS.
IN SHORT. LONG ISLAND RAILROAD, PASSENGER DIESELS, AND 4-6-6-4 CHALLENGER.
DEAR SANTA, DEAR BACHMANN SANTA....
JACK
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: derricknscaler on March 07, 2009, 12:36:25 PM
iam new here but is there any hand car kits out there ?
if there isent that would be an awsome edition to some layouts :)
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: charlii on March 07, 2009, 06:18:47 PM
4-6-0 (Ten wheeler) PLEASE!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: PICKTRAIN on March 08, 2009, 03:11:53 PM
Quote from: 1218classa on February 05, 2009, 07:13:25 PM
     How about some C&O Steam like an Allegheny 2-6-6-6 or Greenbrier?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: PICKTRAIN on March 08, 2009, 03:13:21 PM
How about The Flying Scotsman in N??
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Michigan Railfan on March 09, 2009, 04:48:05 PM
Quote from: PICKTRAIN on March 08, 2009, 03:11:53 PM
Quote from: 1218classa on February 05, 2009, 07:13:25 PM
     How about some C&O Steam like an Allegheny 2-6-6-6 or Greenbrier?

I think an Allegheny would be awesome. I went to the Henry Ford Museum not too long ago (I live in Michigan), and they have an actual Allegheny there, and right now, the drive wheels are still bigger than me! After all, I'm only 5 feet tall, and I'm only 12 years old.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on March 12, 2009, 09:24:49 PM
Hey thirdrail, what was the driver diameters on that picture of the CNJ Camelback? Just curious.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: carolina_express on March 13, 2009, 05:55:33 PM
My dream would be Southern 4-6-2 number 1380 streamlined, not likely though!  So my most realistic wish would be for the N&W class A.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: derricknscaler on March 15, 2009, 01:57:34 PM
i think in n scale city or turo engine would be awsome i like the type of engine it is . also a union pacific big boy would be an awsome edition to any layout
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Frisco on March 15, 2009, 02:12:38 PM
Quote from: derricknscaler on March 15, 2009, 01:57:34 PMalso a union pacific big boy would be an awsome edition to any layout
Athearn already makes a Big Boy.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: jwoj69 on March 15, 2009, 06:18:32 PM
PENSY T1 AND GE  E30 THAT IS JUST OUTSTANDING!!!! IT'S THE MATTER OR BACHMANN WILLING TO GO FOR PRODUCTION, SPECTRUM 4-8-2 WOULD GREAT BASE FOR PENSY T1 AND I'M  GUESING SPECTRUM SD45 WOULD BE VERY EASY TO ADOPT AS GE E30!!!
LET'S PUT SOME FUN IN N SCALE. IS ANYBODY LISTENING?
JACK
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: derricknscaler on March 15, 2009, 09:09:37 PM
i want to see a flying scotsman in n scale :) i think it would be awsome i dont know if any body makes it trought :(   also an n scale 1829 rocket
would be awsome!!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: TCWORLD on March 16, 2009, 12:12:05 PM
Graham Farish sell an A3 Flying Scotsman in N-Gauge
Take a look: http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=GF372379&style=main&strType=Farish

EDIT
:

Never mind, ive just seen that they dont make it anymore  >:( Though they do pop up occasionally on eBay - in fact there are 2 on eBay UK at the mo (just as a note - i dont have anything to do with the 2 auctions, so dont think im trying to advertise them lol).
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Williamson on March 16, 2009, 04:46:57 PM
Quote from: derricknscaler on March 15, 2009, 09:09:37 PM
i want to see a flying scotsman in n scale :) i think it would be awsome i dont know if any body makes it trought :(   also an n scale 1829 rocket
would be awsome!!

Minitrix made one in 1:160 (I have one).

Graham Garrish made one in British N Scale (1:148).
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: dtpowell on March 17, 2009, 10:30:05 PM
Quote from: TCWORLD on March 16, 2009, 12:12:05 PM
Graham Farish sell an A3 Flying Scotsman in N-Gauge
Take a look: http://www.gaugemaster.com/item_details.asp?code=GF372379&style=main&strType=Farish

EDIT
:

Never mind, ive just seen that they dont make it anymore  >:( Though they do pop up occasionally on eBay - in fact there are 2 on eBay UK at the mo (just as a note - i dont have anything to do with the 2 auctions, so dont think im trying to advertise them lol).

Hatton's in Liverpool offers two diffrent A3's and two different A4's by Graham Farish (Bachmann) I have an A4 "Silverfox" Runs beautifully! They also offer LNER Gresely coaching stock too. Manufactured by Dapol. These coaches include a knuckle type closecoupler in the box if desired.
http://www.ehattons.com/stocklist/ProdList.aspx?ManID=26&PrTyID=6&ScID=2
Since we're talkin about UK Loco's breifly. I'd like to see Bachmann Graham Farish to produce the very new A1 "TORNADO" YeeHaw!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: TCWORLD on March 18, 2009, 11:46:19 AM
Quote from: dtpowell on March 17, 2009, 10:30:05 PM
Since we're talkin about UK Loco's breifly. I'd like to see Bachmann Graham Farish to produce the very new A1 "TORNADO" YeeHaw!

The tornado would be great to see. I was at North Allerton station on the second Sunday it ran up the East Coast Mainline, watching it wizz by.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: derricknscaler on March 18, 2009, 09:01:51 PM
cool thinks i didnt know that some one made it to bad its not buyable any more its an awsome engine
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: jmlaboda on March 24, 2009, 12:59:51 AM
"A USRA heavy pacific"

Actually we already have the makings for an USRA heavy pacific.  Using one of the Japanese 4-6-2 chassis and parts of the Kato Mikado (boiler, cylinders, cab, etc.) a person should be able to do a very good likeness with just a reasonable amount of work.

"more old style US streetcars!"

Have you seen the cast resin Pacific Electric cars that Miniatures by Eric are doing in N-scale?  The detail is truly great and at least some of the cars could have application elsewhere.  Also Imperial Hobby Productions has a few really nice cast resin shells as well.  The West Penn car is really a beauty.

"How about a Norfolk and Western 4-8-0?"

This engine, like either the early or more modern 4-6-0, would be very welcome on my roster!!!

"I could use a Pacific in the style of the Western Maryland"

That is one I would be interested in as well.  It is a very attractive steamer and probably would be welcome even if a person wasn't modeling WM because of its looks.

"GE E30"

Can someone please tell me what an E30 is?  Anyone have any links?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Olesmokey on March 24, 2009, 03:28:50 AM
 Maybe already asked but a 0-4-0 and a shay two or three truck model would be super. 8)
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: derricknscaler on March 24, 2009, 05:14:20 PM
i want to see a n scale fairlie there cool the way its doubled headed
i think it would be an awsome n scale model for bachmenn to make or any other model factory
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: herc driver on March 25, 2009, 11:21:53 AM
Southern Railway High Hood GP30 in tuxedo black of course.  Since Bmann already makes the GP50 in NS colors, this shouldn't be too tough to make.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Olesmokey on March 28, 2009, 10:21:17 PM
 I just got my 0-6-0 sf with slope back tender!!! Beautiful!!!! Now about that 0-4-0 and shay????? ;D
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: dtpowell on April 04, 2009, 11:23:08 PM
As I was watching a N&W video this evening a question came to mind. If Bachmann can produce a heavy Mountain 4-8-2 in C&O and also offer it in N&W too. Why then can't they do the same for the C&O class H5 2-6-6-2 and produce a reasonable N&W class Z 2-6-6-2? I want one!  ;D Or two.  :D Er Please? Sure the Bachmann model doesn't pull too many cars (Mine pulls 12 OK), but the Z didn't either!

Here is, also, my second vote for the Penna K4 Pacific, L1 Mikado, and (Yes, I may be dreaming) T1 4-4-4-4 in Penna and B&O. It may not be the N1 George Emerson. It still would look great in Blue and Gray.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on April 05, 2009, 12:36:26 PM
 I noticed that the prr T-1 is mentioned, I saw nothing here that mentioned of Pennsylvania  railway's  other than the T-1(4-4-4-4) 6110, 6111.What about the following Pennsylvania RR locomotive types.

PRR S-1 (6-4-4-6) 6100,PRR Q-1 (4-6-4-4) 6130
PRR Q-2 (4-4-6-4) 6131,6175-6199 and PRR S2-6-8-6

However, these all look like nice kitbashing projects. Especially B&O RR's The George Emerson ..

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on April 06, 2009, 09:46:54 PM
dtpowell, I purchased a Bachmann 2-6-6-2 undec. to make a representation of an N%W class Z. What do you think would be the most obvious modification to make?  Where do you think the best source for the lettering and numbering should come from?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: dtpowell on April 10, 2009, 11:06:57 PM
Hello N&W1218classa,
I guess it depends on the extent of accuracy you're trying to achieve. There's a big difference between the C&O H5 and any of the N&W Z classes. The H5 is a modern simple articulated locos from the 1940's and the Z's were early compounds (Mallets) build first in 1912. Still, the Z is a 2-6-6-2 and at least a locomotive in the style of N&W could be created from the H5 in my opinion.

I haven't done much kit bashing myself. But the first thing I'd do is move the pumps. Air pump  to the Engineer's side. Worthington feed water heater and pump to the Fireman's side.  Modify the walkways and piping as needed.  Add hand rails to the pilot deck. Reposition the bell if desired. I kinda like the bell on the front like the Y3 myself.  Letter the tender for Norfolk and Western.  Microscale No. 460-60106, they should be available now. Cab No.? Since the H5 is a modern Loco. I think I'd keep the cab no. 1500 series and consider the loco a "tounge in check" Z2b. The one's the Vice President of motive power of the N&W bought from the C&O for testing on some imaginary Virginia branch line.  ;) This works for me.

If you're looking for a realistic model of the Z, I'd have to consider scraping the boiler, firebox, and cab. I doubt the H5's will work without major modifications. The mechanism should work OK except for the front cylinders. I believe it may be possible to modify the front cylinders to the larger low pressure piston valve version. All depends on your level of skill. This loco I'd give a 1400 series Cab no. to represent the Z1b. The last N&W version from the 1930's. I might change the tender if I could find an orphaned Lifelike Y3 tender. Otherwise, the tender isn't a big issue.

The Bachmann C&O H5 is a great looking loco. As badly as we N scalers need additional power, I believe making a few minor changes to create a non-prototypical yet plausible N&W 2-6-6-2 loco might be worth Bachmann's effort. My greatest request is for Bachmann to spend the cash need for the correct tooling for a true model of one of the Z classes. Until then I'd be happy with something a little less. I believe many of use would.

Best of luck with your conversion.

-Dave
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: 1218classa on April 12, 2009, 05:57:51 PM
That's exactly what I am looking for is a representation of a locomotive, not so much as an "exact" replica of one. Just to get the appearance across is what most of us are looking for right now. Maybe later they can modify the tooling to get a more accurate model.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on April 13, 2009, 12:13:30 PM
 How about a good N-SCALE representations of the Chinese SY and QJ class and others or have complete line of Chinese (it doesn't have to be chinese)steam and diesel locomotives,for those who want something foreign or different.

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Williamson on April 15, 2009, 04:32:04 PM
Quote from: dtpowell on April 10, 2009, 11:06:57 PM
Hello N&W1218classa,
I guess it depends on the extent of accuracy you're trying to achieve. There's a big difference between the C&O H5 and any of the N&W Z classes. The H5 is a modern simple articulated locos from the 1940's and the Z's were early compounds (Mallets) build first in 1912. Still, the Z is a 2-6-6-2 and at least a locomotive in the style of N&W could be created from the H5 in my opinion.

The Bachmann 2-6-6-2 is a USRA 2-6-6-2 as such it was built in the teens as were the N&W Zs which were built well into the teens. So they both date to about the same era.

Many of the Z1a class were re-built into Z1b class and had their front slide valves replaced with more modern piston valves (among other things such as larger tenders).

I am kitbashing one of the Bachmann models into a N&W Z1b as they ran in the 1950s. This required a fishbelly tender from a LL Y3.

Overall, the driver size is very close on the Z to the USRA 2-6-6-2. The USRA boiler is a bit larger overall so the kitbash will be a "close enough" model.

Decals are available to cover any of the N&W paint schemes applied from the teens through 1960.

Mark
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Davy on April 21, 2009, 03:02:52 PM
Rather far out, but I did see a mention of it: Pennsy S2 6-8-6 turbine. I have some HO, and would buy in that scale if offered.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Earle Baldwin on May 05, 2009, 09:00:40 AM
How about an upgraded version of the E60CH/P as released in HO?

Bob
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Santa Fe buff on May 05, 2009, 01:16:44 PM
Hmm, let me think...

Joshua
SOURCES
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/camelback/
http://www.steamlocomotive.com/streamlined/surviving/


Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: nollid51 on May 27, 2009, 11:26:54 AM
As many have already said, please just shrink the 4-6-0 ten wheeler and 2-10-0 decapod to n scale. While you're at it, the earlier suggestion for a 4-6-0 camelback would be nice too, maybe using the same chassis as the 4-6-0?

Joe
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: davidone on June 02, 2009, 04:03:26 AM
I would just like to see the DD40AX.

Dave
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: h81627allegheny on June 09, 2009, 02:25:44 AM
Quote from: 1218classa on February 05, 2009, 07:13:25 PM
     How about some C&O Steam like an Allegheny 2-6-6-6 or Greenbrier?

Now your talkin!  Both of these, the C&O H-8 and J-3 Greenbrier, and the N&W Class A as well!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: davidone on June 10, 2009, 03:42:15 AM
I would like to see any of the UP turbines or a UP 9000 4-12-2 or the UP FEF (4-8-4)

Dave
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: AardvarkMine on June 24, 2009, 10:38:34 PM
My needs, all must be Spectrum quality...

- any 3-truck geared loco
- 10-wheeler
- 2-6-2T or ST with good electrical pickup (both lead & trailing trucks as well as drive wheels) & metal boiler for weight, to act as a reliable switcher or logging loco.  Having one of these custom-built by an expert... so I'm covered.  But where are YOU going to get yours??

Art
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: in_eden on June 29, 2009, 01:03:23 PM
a well running non streamlined 4-8-4 (UP FEF, REading T-1, Milwaukee Road, CB&Q, Santa Fe, NYC Niagra, etc.)
More road names in Heavy Mountain- B&O, NYC with some road-specific details
Someone please make a Heavy Pacific (K4, B&O P7, Southern Crescent)
How about a Hudson that runs? (I.E. Not a con-cor)
Atlantic?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: sstol on July 06, 2009, 04:43:27 PM
Quote from: taz-of-boyds on January 29, 2009, 11:32:33 PM
I could use a Pacific in the style of the Western Maryland, and the Ten Wheeler and Russian Decapod...
Charles
I have found the Model Power to be a very nice 4-6-2. About the only one I guess. However it needs at least one traction tire and an eight wheel all electric pick up tender.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on August 09, 2009, 12:09:04 AM
This picture showed up Friday on the NE Rails Fallen Flags site...

(http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/bo245sa.jpg)

This is my primary request for new steam!!!!!!!!

Medium size, plenty of room in the boiler for a motor, well proportioned loco. Perfect for local passenger or freight service.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: AardvarkMine on August 12, 2009, 11:05:04 AM
All spectrum... painted & unlettered.

logging mallet
any 3-truck geared
ten-wheeler
4-4-0 American (early and late)
2-4-2 or 2-6-2 T or ST
0-4-0

I'm in the wrong scale for "small steam".... what ever made me think THAT was a good idea?  *sigh*



Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: heintz on August 14, 2009, 02:36:48 PM
Add a normal K4s and a fully shrouded K4s #3768 - PLEASE!

Quote from: johnTom on April 05, 2009, 12:36:26 PM
I noticed that the prr T-1 is mentioned, I saw nothing here that mentioned of Pennsylvania  railway's  other than the T-1(4-4-4-4) 6110, 6111.What about the following Pennsylvania RR locomotive types.

PRR S-1 (6-4-4-6) 6100,PRR Q-1 (4-6-4-4) 6130
PRR Q-2 (4-4-6-4) 6131,6175-6199 and PRR S2-6-8-6

However, these all look like nice kitbashing projects. Especially B&O RR's The George Emerson ..

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: inkaneer on August 15, 2009, 02:42:29 PM
PRR K4 4-6-2 Pacific anfd a PRR I1 2-10-0 decapod.  PRR had almost 600 of the latter and after dieselization many were sold to short line roads in the East.   
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: gladdragon on August 15, 2009, 09:25:19 PM
It would be great to be able to buy some Australian locomotives, NSW 44 class diesel, 36 or 32 class steam, Victorian B or even some Queensland locos.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: RDG_Rich on August 17, 2009, 12:03:18 PM
0-4-0.

4-6-0.

Camelbacks!

How about just an upgraded mechanism for the old 2-8-0? I'd buy TEN.  With all the other quality remakes B-Man has done, the 0-4-0 and the 2-8-0 just dropped off the planet.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on August 17, 2009, 04:00:07 PM
  I would like to see better quality and smoother running locomotives from BACHMANN, I also believe that we require new railroad names added rather than the usual railroad names. I think we are getting tired of usual locomotive railway names like > A.T.&SF,PRR,NYC, Conrail,CNW, CSX,NS, u.p.and others ..

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on August 18, 2009, 12:57:44 AM
Quote from: RDG_Rich on August 17, 2009, 12:03:18 PM
How about just an upgraded mechanism for the old 2-8-0? I'd buy TEN.  With all the other quality remakes B-Man has done, the 0-4-0 and the 2-8-0 just dropped off the planet.

I am guessing you are talking about the older Reading 2-8-0 with the huge firebox? That shell will fit over the current Spectrum 2-8-0 with out too much effort. The Spectrum 2-8-0 is still a benchmark loco for N scale steam. The Spectrum 2-8-0 and the Kato Mikado are still some of the best N scale steam made.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: RDG_Rich on August 18, 2009, 01:31:57 AM
QuoteI am guessing you are talking about the older Reading 2-8-0 with the huge firebox? That shell will fit over the current Spectrum 2-8-0 with out too much effort.

Yes. I have frankensteined one of these, or I guess I should say I have partially frankensteined one.  The issue with fit comes with the goofy plastic wedge on the spectrum frame, and the light board, and front end. Once those problems are overcome, the next issue is the tender drawbar for the medium USRA tender is too short, and the cab binds against the front of the tender.

My proposed solution:

1.  Completely cut the goofy metal tabs off, and find a suitable place to drill and tap some screws (probably where the weight came out of) for the motor leads.

2.  Grind off material from the front of the frame so the pipes that go from the smokebox to the cylinders lines up. based on drawings I have, It will make the firebox sit a little too far back (just eyeballing) over the rear driver, but the front end will look better.

3.  Use a USRA Long drawbar. Someone once told me that it was a couple mm longer than the medium, and I remember measuring it out, and it seemed like it should do the trick.

4. Then there is the question of what to do with the headlight. In my previous attempt, I just moved the whole deal back where the removable weight was, which made it fit, but I'd kind of like to have a working headlight.

Seeing your 0-6-0 has really made me want to revisit this project, and doing it RIGHT. To the point where all the molded on piping, rivets etc would be shaved off, and replaced with quality parts.  I know I have the ability to do it, in the past it was just an issue of time, patience, and sourcing the right parts for the job. 

The Reading 2-8-0 was my first loco when I got back into MRRing a few years ago, and I'd love to have one (or 12  ;D ) that was a real showpiece.

Rich
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on August 18, 2009, 09:36:43 AM
There are currently 3 different length spectrum drawbars:

Short - used on: USRA, USRA short, Slope back
Medium - used on: USRA Long (comes on 2-6-6-2 version, not sure about replacement versions)
Long - used on: Vanderbuilt

You can also build your own....

(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1204/S-1TenderDrawbarBottom.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/113222)


(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1204/S-1TenderDrawbarTopside.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/113223)


(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1263/Dawbar_Installed.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/112578)
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: AardvarkMine on September 02, 2009, 03:57:25 PM
I fall for this topic every time it's posted.... I'm such a sucker.


Any 3-truck geared... any road... I'll have to re-paint them anyway.
Logging mallet.


OK, my needs are kind of one-dimensional... them's the breaks.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on September 04, 2009, 09:49:46 PM
How about revamping the old Bachmann MIKADO  2-8-2
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on September 29, 2009, 08:51:36 AM
This is just a thought, as well as out of curiosity for those who would like the attempt at keeping a diesel locomotive roster with the same model RR manufacturer company, other than the GP40,GP50, SD40-2,SD45 and the GE DASH 8-40C's and GE DASH 8-40CW's which Bachmann has produced.
  What about the introduction of the GP7,GP9,GP60,SD50 this should include a re-introduction of the GP30 but,this time in N-SCALE? These loco models that I mentioned do not suffer from the lack of railroad names, these loco's would be a nice addition to compliment the series of loco's that is mentioned here. This comes from thoughts of having a variety of locomotives from other manufacterers,which shall remain nameless here .. 

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on October 13, 2009, 11:17:44 AM
 Is there anyone here other than myself interested in seeing Bachmann produce the Chinese Railway's SY 2-8-2's and QJ 2-10-2's and other Bachmann HO-scale foreign locomotives in N-SCALE?

Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: in_eden on October 20, 2009, 03:44:13 PM
I'd like a 2-10-2 that could be made into a B&O S class "big six".
But make a B&O boiler front... domed smoke box w/ a high headlight.
It really comletes the look!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on October 21, 2009, 12:48:17 PM
Like this:

(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1204/S-1_Final_Shots_5.JPG) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/63338)

I still think small steam is where the time should be spent. 4-6-0, 4-4-2, and a small boilered 2-10-0 are the big sticking points. Wheel arangements that have not been done in any US form yet.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: in_eden on October 21, 2009, 02:58:29 PM
Pretty much exactly like that!
Where did you get the B&O front? High headlight? Do you think you could modify a Model Power Pacific or Mikado similarly to make them more prototypically B&O?
Is there a you tube video of that loco half finished? Along with a streamlined P7 you were working on?
That's pretty impressive work.
Does it run?
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on October 21, 2009, 08:14:38 PM
"Does it run?" he asks.....

(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1204/S-1Ntrak1.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/30290)

That was the test run - 70 hoppers. It was maxxed out at 88 later before it started slipping.

Here are the rest of the pictures on the build.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/1204

There is also a complete article on the build available from the B&O Historical Society in the B&O Modeler e-magazine or from N-Trak in the Steam Handbook.



Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: in_eden on October 22, 2009, 03:17:39 PM
Well... um... okay... it runs.
That is an amazing job! If only anyone (A HEM) would mass produce something of near that stunning quality! And in B&O!
The Heavy Mountain is easly made into a reasonable B&O T4, but I'd love to have a good T3, S1, Q1-4, EM1, and P7 rounding the layout I'm building...
Beautiful skip... just beautiful!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on October 23, 2009, 01:45:13 AM
Well, I'm trying to fullfill the axiom..."As soon as somebody shows the result of months or years scratchbuilding a loco or car, the manufactures announce it the next week."

EM-1 -
(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1263/PartsStart.JPG) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/89414)

P-7d -
(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/1293/CincinnatianP7d_with_Tender.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/78891)

D-30 -
(http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/data/2106/Fireman_three_quarter_above.jpg) (http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showphoto.php/photo/114568)


I'm probably going to use a light mountain for the RF&P Mountains with a new boilers. The Heavy boiler is die cast and harder to work with. I honestly think it easier to build a brass boiler from scratch than work with a die cast shell.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: skipgear on October 23, 2009, 01:49:50 AM
BTW - forgot to answer about the B&O plate on the smoke box. They come on the Gold Medal Models steam detail kit. Unfortunately, only two per detail kit. If anybody out there has these and would like to trade, I have a few of the other that come on the kit that I won't be using, PRR, NYC, etc.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: in_eden on October 23, 2009, 11:55:00 AM
Skip... wow. You've got talent.
Hey BachMAN!~ you watching this?
I can't undserstand why there aren't more of these made... by SOMEONE. There has to be a bunch of modelers that would be interested in an EM-1, or a P7 (I love the Cincinatian, and would buy one immediately, but am equally interested in the standard P7 and late era modified "standard" P7)...
The Big Six is pretty... are you in the Maryland/Baltimore/DC area? In an N Trak? I'd love to check that thing out!
If you enjoy modifying locos, you should consider a little business... you're really good at it!
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: taz-of-boyds on October 31, 2009, 03:19:18 AM
I am still desprate for the Ten-wheeler and Russian Decapod.

Oh boo, oh hoo,
Charles
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on October 31, 2009, 08:53:14 AM
Quote from: taz-of-boyds on October 31, 2009, 03:19:18 AM
I am still desprate for the Ten-wheeler and Russian Decapod.

Oh boo, oh hoo,
Charles

Me  too !

Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Alex Butner on November 06, 2009, 11:36:46 PM
4-6-0 Ten Wheeler (Similiar to HO scale Version)
Richmond 4-4-0
GP-7 and GP-9
4-4-0 "Leviathan" (Same as Jupiter, but red)
4-4-0 "General"
4-4-0 "Texas"
4-4-0 No. 999
4-6-0 "Thatcher Perkins"
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on November 11, 2009, 05:26:01 PM
Since there is a nice quantity of EMD F units out there ,how about a EMD E6A ,E7A,E8A, E9A and the EMD FL9.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: brokemoto on November 12, 2009, 10:42:37 AM
Life-Like sold plastic frame E-6, E-7 and E-8/9. They were a good locomotive, especially for their street prices.  There are still many out there at dealers as NOS, many more are can be found at shows.

LL/Walthers sells metal frame E-8/9. They are very good locomotives.

Kato sold and continues to sell E-8/9 locomotives.  They are excellent.  Some roadnames are hard to find, others are out there, either at dealers for newer issues or shows for older.

Broadway Limited (or whatever their N scale company is called) sells E-7s. You can get a very basic locomotive, or get one with decoder, sound and all sorts of whistles and bells. They look nice, but I have never owned any.  They have gotten mixed reviews.

I have never seen an FL-9 in N scale.  The only B/A-1-A cab unit that I have ever seen in N scale is the old Atlas/Rivarossi FM unit.  It had that awful can motor that lasted maybe ten hours, if that long.  They never did run well.  I would not mind seeing someone do an updated version of that one.

WKW already sells the FM C-liners that they inherited from LL.

There are brass EA, E-1 and E-5.

N scale has many E-units, already.
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: S.C.L.EDDIE on November 13, 2009, 06:02:39 PM
How about some Seaboard Coast Line u36b's. I have the original Spirit of '76 and an AUTO-TRAIN U36B!! They are both still mint and I will never part with them.


Eddie
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: S.C.L.EDDIE on November 13, 2009, 06:05:18 PM
Also how about the GS-4 in American Freedom Train in N scale -

Eddie
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: brokemoto on November 14, 2009, 09:00:58 AM
If you see the GS-4 in  American Freedom Train, it will probably be from Con-Cor or Kato, since both of them have issued GS-4s.  C-C's is on a GN chassis, but it is out there.  I suspect that Kato jumped into the 4-8-4 business because it felt that it could build a better mousetrap at a better price; not the first time that such a thing has governed Kato's product choice.  C-C issued a GS-4 on its GN chassis.  It performs acceptably, but for a three hundred banana list price, you expect better than 'acceptable.   Further, you expect a correct lettering font.   Kato's GS-4 has a lower list price, performs much better AND has proper lettering font, although there was that debacle with the DCC, which Kato did address. 

There are times when the manufacturers avoid issuing something that another one has issued.  Then, there are times when they will issue the same thing.  The E and PA comes to mind.

Atlas sold the first E-units in N scale in the United States.  The E-8 had a horrid Rivarossi power chassis with an awful three pole can motor that lasted five running hours if you got a good one.  They sold an E-7 with a shell manufactured by RR but on a drive manufactured by Roco.  It was not bad for its time, but it had only four speeds:  fast, too fast, very fast and not at all.  Later, C-C sold the same locomotives, but on drives that were knockoffs of its PA power chassis, that Kato manufactured originally.  It was not a bad power chassis, but it did seem to work better on the PA than on the E-units.  The C-C copy was never as reliable as the Kato, either on the Es or the PAs.   Kato finally issued its own E-units on an updated split metal frame power chassis with flywheels.  They were and are excellent.  Life-Like entered the market, first with E-8s, later with E-7s and E-6s.  These were on a plastic frame with flywheels. 

What the LLs appeared to be were economy versions of the Katos.  LL took the plastic frame and gearing from its successful FAs, added some more modern items such as flywheels and addressed some of the archaic construction methods that had persisted in the FAs:  they eliminated the flexing wires attached to pivotting trucks.  They were weighted heavily, which gave them excellent pulling power and gave you eighty five per cent of the performance of the Katos and sixty five per cent of the price.   Mind you, this is list price, not street price; the LLs were even better when it came to the street price.  LL seemed to have found a niche in the N scale market:  decent power at a very good price.  In fact, the LL was probably a better value for the dollar than many of the other products out there.  Why LL ever decided to go to the more expensive power chassis, I do not know; they seemed to be doing well with what they had.  Do not take this the wrong way; LL power is good, but its price went way up, especially the passenger cabs, when they upgraded the chassis.  There was also improvement in the performance, but did a fifteen per cent increase in the performance justify a thirty five per cent increase in price?  Now Broadway Limited is in the E business, but its units have all the bells and whistles (literally and figuratively).

C-C had the first PAs.  They were good for their time, but the drives had been superceded by better ones.  Still, C-C never updated.  Kato issued PAs that had a drive similar to their E units; again, excellent power.   LL issued PAs with the plastic frame with the same qualities as their E units.  LL later decided to upgrade them.  Again, did a fifteen per cent increase in performance justify a thirty five per cent price increase?  Broadway Limited has announced PAs, again with all of the literal and figurative bells and whistles.

C-C did finally upgrade its PA chassis and did take care that it would accomodate the older shells, which allows those of us who have them to continue operating them.  I have a pair of custom painted P&LEs that I would hate to see sidelined.  (and on those PAs, the manufacturers all do NYC lightning stripe, as it does look good on them, but none have ever done P&LE, which has the same paint scheme.  The only difference is in the lettering:  NEW YORK CENTRAL SYSTEM and P&LE over the road number.)

I do have to wonder why N scale seems to need all of these passenger cabs, although each would have had its niche, had LL not decided to go to the split metal frame.  And all of this time, N scale had lacked a decent ,  'entry level' F-unit.  The plastic frame LL FA was not bad, but it was not an EMD F-unit.

I suspect that one reason that the manufacturers will choose to issue the larger steam and diesel power is that it is easier to work with it, although MicroAce and MDC/Athearn have done wonders with their nineteenth century steam and the B-mann 44-tonner is a real gem.

Atlas sells so many of the RS-configured diesels that the other manufacturers must scramble to find something different.  Witness the different versions of the FM roadswitcher.  Atlas had the older version, and, I suspect had considered the newer version, except B-personn issued it first.  While it may not be SPECTRUM, it still is pretty good.  Thus, I doubt that you will ever see the other version from Atlas.

Model Power has done USRA light pacifics and mikados.  For that reason, I doubt that another manufacturer will do them, although the MPs have their problems.  Too bad, because Kato did a better job on the Es, and I suspect that they chose them because they felt that N scale modellers wanted a better mousetrap than the one that C-C was offering them.  Sometimes a manufacturer will issue the same power because it thinks that it can do a better job.

The above is one reason why I wonder about the F-unit.  For years, there was not a decent one.  Kato finally came out with decent F-units, but issued them only every so often, and only in certain road names.  It will never cease to amaze me that it took Intermountain, a relative upstart compared to the other manufacturers, to pick up the gauntlet, and at so late a date, at that.  Still, IM keeps crankin' 'em out, and people keep buyin' 'em.

B-mann does have two 4-8-4 chassis out there, one a Standard Line, the other a SPECTRUM.   Both are reputed to be pretty good.  I do not have one, as a 4-8-4 is larger than what I would want.  Still, I would suspect that if Bachmann were to put another superstructure on either 4-8-4 chassis, it would be a NYC niagara, something for which there has been a considerable demand.  I would suspect that if B-mann did not retool either 4-8-4 chassis, it would use the Standard Line for the niagara, as the drivers on the SPECTRUM are far too small for a niagara.   I would prefer that B-mann put a shroud on its USRA heavy 4-8-2 for a N&W K class, as that would not require retooling the chassis.  N&W K classes were original and copies of the USRA heavy 4-8-2 to which Roanoke later added shrouds.

If you want an N scale Freedom train from B-mann, expect it to be the Reading Company T-hog.  If you want the SP, look to Kato or C-C.  In fact, I am surprised that C-C did not issue it in Freedom Train;  they issued it in PRR.

Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: johnTom on November 14, 2009, 10:42:59 AM
I remember the train set I think BACHMANN produced it for LIONEL (LIONEL HO-SCALE) back in the 1970's- early 1980's, if I am not mistaken.  Also I would like to see a TEXAS TYPE,MASTODON "the 4-8-0" and the Central Pacific RR built El Gobernador ...
Please see the following link http://www.steamlocomotive.com/4-10-0/

TEXAS & PACIFIC RR    2-10-4
CENTRAL PACIFIC RR   4-10-0
BUFFALO ROCHESTER & PITTSBURGH RR 4-8-0
N & W RR 4-8-0


Tom
Title: Re: Locomotives we would like to see in N scale
Post by: Williamson on November 16, 2009, 12:18:52 PM
Quote from: brokemoto on November 12, 2009, 10:42:37 AM
Life-Like sold plastic frame E-6, E-7 and E-8/9. They were a good locomotive, especially for their street prices.  There are still many out there at dealers as NOS, many more are can be found at shows.

LL/Walthers sells metal frame E-8/9. They are very good locomotives.

Only problem with the LL/Walthers E units is that the nose contours are all wrong. The only exception to this possibly is the E6.

Mark