I just got my latest CTT magazine and I was pleasantly surprised at the WBB stuff.
The WBB BL-2 engine was reviewed and boasted a real spiffy EMD demonstrator paint job. CTT liked that engine!
I also liked the ad on the back cover showing the new Baldwin Sharks in demo colors. I think those are going to be on my Christmas list! Who knows, maybe the Milwaukee Road will buy a set or just lease them.
That my friends is the magic of toy trains!
What issue is this. November December ect.
I think it's the December issue. They've got some great new subscriber-only content on their website, too.
Thanks :)
It has great WBB in it.
Demos: Sometimes a RR used demos to see if they might want to order the power. Sometimes, demos sold the RR on a model, other times it did not. A way to sneek "odd" pwer onto your pike.
Also, some railroads leased engines from another. Most famous, I think, was the PRR leasing some ATSF 2-10-4's. But diesels were leased also between roads.
And don't forget about run through power.