OK folks, this just over the wire.
I have seen an announcement and pre-production photograph of DCC on board B&O EM-1 (2-8-8-4). Estimated list price at $399. Can this be true or did I just dream this?
Regards,
Jonathan
Jonathon: I just saw this too via the MR page. Better start saving your pennies! I may have to break down and get one for future operation on the McKeesport club layout. Also note that Bachmann is doing a Northeastern style caboose in both HO and N. Not B&O, obviously, but still a good model for a lot of eastern railroads.
Hope no one saw me squeal with delight. ;D
Eternal thanks to Bachmann for taking a chance on us B&O fans!
We can be a cantankerous lot. Comes from having to kitbash everything we model.
Gratefully,
Jonathan
that northeastern style caboose may not be b&o but it was western maryland standard as well as reading and cnj all of which b&o owned. and the wm cabooses were commonly seen in local service on the b&o after the chessie merger.
I assume the new 2-8-8-2 is a Spectrum locomotive?
Whoo--ee!
Quote from: Pacific Northern on July 08, 2011, 05:30:54 PM
I assume the new 2-8-8-2 is a Spectrum locomotive?
What 2-8-8-2 ?
We only saw an announcement for a SPECTRUM B&O EM-1 2-8-8-4.