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Title: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 09, 2009, 02:06:18 AM
I would like to see a dcc equipped h16-44
I would like to see a selection of sound equipped tenders
I would like to see diesels with sound
I hope I'm not asking for too much.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: CNE Runner on July 09, 2009, 07:55:04 AM
We've been down this road several times before; but, OK, I'll play again. My wish list is:

- a DCC/sound equipped GP38-2,
- reissue of enhanced 'Old Time' rolling stock,
- a Spectrum (DCC/sound) Mogul,
- a Spectrum (DCC/sound) 'Old Time' 4-4-0 with a choice of woodburner or coal.

I guess we can all dream.

Ray
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jward on July 09, 2009, 09:44:45 AM
i'd like to see the h16-44 with dcc. an accurate gp50, the one bachmann now makes has gp40-2 radiators. perhaps an emd switcher, like the sw9 or sw1200. i know proto made those but they haven't been produced in years and are hard to find. last but certainly not least, how about an upgrade of the old train set f9 and u36b to current standards.

bachmann already makes most of the common locomotives of the era i model, and i appreciate it very much.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: RAM on July 09, 2009, 10:52:42 AM
I can think of three types of locomotives. 2-6-0, 2-6-2, and a 4-4-2.  All three would work on any layout and look good. 
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: OkieRick on July 09, 2009, 01:01:04 PM


Break with the norm and get realistic on the cost of DCC and sound on a loco.  $200 more for a 'top end' loco is a tad too much.


Okie

Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Frisco on July 09, 2009, 01:51:11 PM
How'bout a dare I even say it a.......new climax.....
I'd say at this point the number one locomotive on my HO scale list would be a Baldwin 2-8-2 logger, based off of Centralia-Chehalia's #15
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn119/RyanMarrs/DSCN0229.jpg)
(http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn119/RyanMarrs/DSCN0225.jpg)
It would go great with the current logging locomotives, and would also be at home on a shortline.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 09, 2009, 02:03:55 PM
climax and a hesier!
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: ebtbob on July 09, 2009, 04:55:03 PM
Frisco,

      I am with you on the 2-8-2.  Make in both HO and On30.   I would have at least one of each scale.
       Also,  as to the comment about sound equipped engines being to high at $200......figure the cost of the sound decoder being around $100 and approx cost of $50 for installation and programing,   what do you have left,  but an engine being in the $30-$40 range.   Not many great running engines with nice added on detail in that price range.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: WoundedBear on July 09, 2009, 05:08:43 PM
I'm still hoping for a 2-4-4-2T logging Mallet.

http://loggingmallets.railfan.net/list/lr126/wing-deepriver7.jpg

Sid
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: rogertra on July 09, 2009, 05:56:50 PM
I'll vote for smaller locos.

2-6-0 - Modernised with piston valves and smooth domes using parts from the modern 4-4-0.

4-6-0 - Modernised with piston valve and smooth domes.  A reissue of the existing 4-6-0 using the cylinders and domes from the modern 4-4-0.

2-8-2 - Something other than USRA but generic looking.

2-8-0 - For goodness sake, don't stop making this loco.

2-6-2 - Only becuase some people seem to like them.

4-8-2 - Reissue both of them with metal boilers.

And P L E A S E no more articulateds and extra large locos.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 09, 2009, 07:48:49 PM
All I wants is a sound-equipped 0-6-0... or 0-8-0. I'll probably just hunt down a decoder, but it's a lot easier not to.

Joshua
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Chris350 on July 09, 2009, 08:20:57 PM
Quote from: Santa Fe buff on July 09, 2009, 07:48:49 PM
All I wants is a sound-equipped 0-6-0... or 0-8-0. I'll probably just hunt down a decoder, but it's a lot easier not to.

Joshua
+1 undec with an oil vandy, so's I can add it to my SP/UP yard without anyone actually having to have a full run of each...  I know SP and UP get too much coverage already.  I need yard locos, not mainline draggers.  How about a good GP-7/9?  I have the P2K and it goes clunk clunk when it runs, and it's abeotch to shoehorn a sound decoder and speaker into it.  I done one and had to remove large amounts of counter-weight to make space for the speaker.  I want better.  All my stuff can come undec, since I'm very at home with an airbrush and Microscale products.   Heck for that matter they can be DCC/sound ready (decoder space and a speaker cavity), as I have no issues at all with opening em up and fiddling with their innerd's
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: OkieRick on July 09, 2009, 09:41:05 PM
Quote from: ebtbob on July 09, 2009, 04:55:03 PM
Frisco,

       Also,  as to the comment about sound equipped engines being to high at $200......figure the cost of the sound decoder being around $100 and approx cost of $50 for installation and programing,   what do you have left,  but an engine being in the $30-$40 range.   Not many great running engines with nice added on detail in that price range.

I didn't say too high at $200.  I said at $200 more.  DCC and sound could be delivered for less than $100 easily if mfgrs would just do it.

An opinion, not an argument.

Rick

Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Chris350 on July 09, 2009, 10:38:49 PM
Quote from: jettrainfan on July 09, 2009, 02:03:55 PM
climax and a hesier!
There was a Spectrum Climax.  Cute little bugger, slow as the dickens.  I suspect with the Shay's being re-released in DCC with sound we may see the climax return.
Riverossi made a pretty little Hiesler.  Neither had any room for a sound decoder though.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 10, 2009, 02:12:14 AM
As long as it runs I'll buy it! I spend all my time on eBay back before bachmann looking for those and Santa Fe coaches(i got the Santa Fe coaches but emptie handed with the other 2.) thanks for the info.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: RAM on July 10, 2009, 04:04:49 PM
Chris, that  P2K that goes clunk clunk when it runs, I think has a broken  gear.  do a search for nwsl gears.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 10, 2009, 06:03:51 PM
Quote from: rogertra on July 09, 2009, 05:56:50 PM
I'll vote for smaller locos.

2-6-0 - Modernised with piston valves and smooth domes using parts from the modern 4-4-0.

4-6-0 - Modernised with piston valve and smooth domes.  A reissue of the existing 4-6-0 using the cylinders and domes from the modern 4-4-0.

2-8-2 - Something other than USRA but generic looking.

2-8-0 - For goodness sake, don't stop making this loco.

2-6-2 - Only becuase some people seem to like them.

4-8-2 - Reissue both of them with metal boilers.

And P L E A S E no more articulateds and extra large locos.

it's a wish list :), let them say what they want(on topic)
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: JDLX on July 10, 2009, 07:26:06 PM
I will third the motion for a Baldwin logging mike, something along the lines of the CC&C #15 featured, or McCloud River #14, #15, or #18, or Rayonier #70, or a bunch of others...very, very common locomotive in the logging and shortline world, but it's only been done in model form in a couple of brass 70-ton mikes imported a few years back.  Sure would be nice to see the 90-ton version made in HO scale...but I've said that for many years now. 

Maybe next year.

Jeff Moore
Elko, NV
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 10, 2009, 08:08:59 PM
Usually, for small locomotives, some people would add another car with the sound decoder in it, mostly by permanently connecting the two.

As for articulated... Walthers already covers it. N&W 2-6-6-2, Mallet. I won't ask for that... Besides, Roger doesn't want any. ;)

Besides, most of the BIG steam is already covered my the bigger or even companies. (No offense Bachmann... I still like you guys. :)) I, and Ryan would like some E-units. Though Walthers is making the E-units, they aren't doing the stuff my and Ryan want. Ryan: CB&Q E5 (9911A). Me: The E3 DEMOSTRATOR... 8)

Walthers already covers my other choice, the E7, soon to be in my preferred paint scheme... C&O.

I still stick with the 0-6-0, but the E5 is a dream.

http://www.northeast.railfan.net/images/emd822.jpg
http://www.northeast.railfan.net/diesel9.html -Land of the Es...

Joshua

Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jward on July 10, 2009, 10:07:00 PM
like like released an e6 several yaers back. it would make a good starting point for modelling either the e3 or the e5. of the two, i think the e5 would be more difficult as you'd have to find a way to model the fluted stainless steel side panels. both, though, are beautiful locomotives. EMD all the way!
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Pacific Northern on July 10, 2009, 10:24:55 PM
Have not the readers of this forum not read that the new release by Bachmann in the Spectrum line is a new 2-6-6-2?

Go to the model railroader forum for pics and more info.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 10, 2009, 11:14:29 PM
Uh, I already know that, it's the C&O version, and I'm drolling over her. ;)

Bachmann has it's fair share of big steam.

Joshua
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Chris350 on July 11, 2009, 11:14:48 AM
Quote from: RAM on July 10, 2009, 04:04:49 PM
Chris, that  P2K that goes clunk clunk when it runs, I think has a broken  gear.  do a search for nwsl gears.
yeah that's what I figured.  I have two that need re-gearing, and lot's of other projects that hold precedence.  I actually believe wajthers will still warranty those gears.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: rogertra on July 11, 2009, 04:26:46 PM
Quote from: jettrainfan on July 10, 2009, 06:03:51 PM
Quote from: rogertra on July 09, 2009, 05:56:50 PM
I'll vote for smaller locos.

2-6-0 - Modernised with piston valves and smooth domes using parts from the modern 4-4-0.

4-6-0 - Modernised with piston valve and smooth domes.  A reissue of the existing 4-6-0 using the cylinders and domes from the modern 4-4-0.

2-8-2 - Something other than USRA but generic looking.

2-8-0 - For goodness sake, don't stop making this loco.

2-6-2 - Only becuase some people seem to like them.

4-8-2 - Reissue both of them with metal boilers.

And P L E A S E no more articulateds and extra large locos.

it's a wish list :), let them say what they want (on topic)

Your point is? 

My list was a wish list as well and nobody was preventing anyone from stating their wishes.

Again, what's your point?
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: sparkyjay31 on July 11, 2009, 05:54:44 PM
Can we simply lop off a 6 and a 2 and get a Spectrum 2-6-0?
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 12, 2009, 07:04:33 PM
Let's kick in a Decoder, maybe sound? Then add that Bachmann charm... ;)

I'm not sure what the charm is, perhaps it's what makes them so durable, or is it what makes the plastic melt in brake fluid. No, it's the durability, it probably just the compounds of the plastic, yup, that's it.

Joshua
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 12, 2009, 09:10:17 PM
I had asked before, suggested, that tenders alone with sound be made available.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Steve Magee on July 12, 2009, 09:42:18 PM
Separate tenders are an excellent idea - sound could be an option. BUT. I would much rather see a steam loco designed with the idea of sound from the get-go, with the speaker arrangeent in the boiler. It stil sounds odd to me to listen  to the sounds coming from the tender.

And on the subject of articulateds, yes I want one, and its a biggie - nobody yet does a 2-8-8-4 Yellowstone, and unlike the Big Boy, was in service on 3 roads that I know of. So DM&IR, Rio Grande and B&O fans, lets get with the action!! :-)

Steve Magee

Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: TexasChief on July 13, 2009, 12:02:16 AM
Howabout a railroad specific SANTA FE 2-8-2 and/or 4-6-4 in Spectrum. an awfully large number of people model the SF. It's not like they'd get stuck with thousands of them in overstock. And please make them traction tire optional so we don't end up with a remake of the Genesis version.

Dick
Texas Chief
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: FECfan on July 17, 2009, 10:57:25 AM
Well,

#1 Santa Fe 2-6-2

#2 B&M P4 4-6-2

#3 A Canadian National 2-6-0

#4 A Heisler

#5 A D&RGW M-64 4-8-4

#6 A Chicago and Northwestern 4-4-2
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Tylerf on July 17, 2009, 11:17:36 AM
Is this a just steam wish list or are my diesel wishes aloud too. If so I'm desprite for somebody to produce an affordable ES44ac. Sofar T55 was the only producer of them but with them gone the GEVOs aren't being produced anymore.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Frisco on July 17, 2009, 10:04:45 PM
Quote from: Tylerf on July 17, 2009, 11:17:36 AM
I'm desprite for somebody to produce an affordable ES44ac. Sofar T55 was the only producer of them but with them gone the GEVOs aren't being produced anymore.
Athearn got the Tower 55 tooling, they're upgrading all their locomotives, and they should be re introduced by 2010.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 17, 2009, 10:09:18 PM
Here is one i forgot, an 0-4-0 dockside steamer with DCC! or smokes :) i would love to have one that at least smokes! ;D
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Tylerf on July 18, 2009, 02:08:16 AM
Quote from: Frisco on July 17, 2009, 10:04:45 PM
Quote from: Tylerf on July 17, 2009, 11:17:36 AM
I'm desprite for somebody to produce an affordable ES44ac. Sofar T55 was the only producer of them but with them gone the GEVOs aren't being produced anymore.
Athearn got the Tower 55 tooling, they're upgrading all their locomotives, and they should be re introduced by 2010.
I sure hope so, it would be worth the wait.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jward on July 18, 2009, 08:04:38 AM
maybe athearn could, just to be realistic, model the self destructing turbos that have palgues the latest ge units. it would be interesting to see them rolling along spitting pieces of turbo out the sides of the body..... ;D
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 18, 2009, 05:41:33 PM
2-8-2 - Something other than USRA but generic looking.


   I think the MoPac heavy Mikes from their 1400 series are generic looking for a beefy Mike and they're not USRA.  I'd love to see those, almost as much as NYC L2 engines.  Everyone on the NYC yahoo group has been ticked off by the latest round of L4 engines coming out from two different companies (BLI & MTH) without anyone ever making L2 engines except in ever increasing price brass.  I still can't understand how companies can ignore those engines while standing in line for their chance to sell the same engines everyone else is putting out.  I'd bet making L2 engines with all that nice plumbing hanging on their front end would make several other companies look pretty bad, especially if they're as nice as the USRA heavy Mountains are.


   Smaller engines are also sorely lacking, that's for sure.  I think the Consol with different cabs, boiler detail changes, and different running gear would be a steady seller for Bachmann, as would Granger road 2-6-2s.  I know several people who have been waiting years for nice 2-6-2s for their Granger road layouts and running early diesel until they can either afford brass steamers (even in brass, 2-6-2s are pretty rare) or until someone finally makes a nice one.  A good Spectrum would fit the bill and probably sell well.   A 2-6-2 and a string of grain boxcars rolling along light rails during the harvest season is almost as much a trademark of US railroading as are the Big Boys and Challengers everyone seems to make, but you never see them modeled.  At least, I don't recall nice ones being available.


  Regards
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 18, 2009, 05:46:43 PM
   Oh, and one other thing, I run into PRR fans all the time and they're always          about there being no PRR engines available except large ones or expensive brass.  Has anyone ever run a PRR 2-8-2 or their 2-8-0?  If nothing else, Bachmann would be the default PRR supplier if they added the PRR Mike to their K4.  As many PRR layouts and fans as I've run into, that's not a small group to sell into, either.  Does anyone know how well the K4 has been selling for Bachmann?

  Regards
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 18, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Rashputin, Please watch your language, thanks
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Chris350 on July 18, 2009, 08:17:48 PM
 
Quote from: pdlethbridge on July 18, 2009, 07:56:00 PM
Please watch your language, thanks
???
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 18, 2009, 09:43:43 PM
"...and they're always ******** about there..." cussing is not the right thing here :( it could get you in serious trouble here.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on July 18, 2009, 09:44:12 PM
Chris350,   I believe the correct word would be..complaining...not b******g!     Stephen
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 18, 2009, 10:35:28 PM
would you like to be reported to the moderator? >:(
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Chris350 on July 18, 2009, 10:40:10 PM
Quote from: Stephen D. Richards on July 18, 2009, 09:44:12 PM
Chris350,   I believe the correct word would be..complaining...not b******g!     Stephen
hmm read right over that one....
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: john tricarico on July 18, 2009, 11:14:44 PM
im still waiting and waiting for the the FL9

and of course big pennsy steamers

         john t  brooklyn ny
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on July 18, 2009, 11:15:45 PM
Point made.....point taken!       Stephen
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on July 18, 2009, 11:17:17 PM
Sorry, wrong name right reason!  My mistake.  Stephen
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: rogertra on July 19, 2009, 02:29:59 AM

Storm in a teacup.  Sheesh, get a life.  All this fuss over a nothing word.

I hear worse on school buses.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on July 19, 2009, 04:16:41 AM
If you can't have a storm in a teacup, then what use is the tea?   ;) 
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 19, 2009, 08:46:40 AM
the moderator could kick you off for a "nothing" word
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Len on July 19, 2009, 01:11:23 PM
Quote from: john tricarico on July 18, 2009, 11:14:44 PM
im still waiting and waiting for the the FL9

Amen to that!

A decent painted, unlettered, unnumbered 2-6-2 would also be nice.

And I can't believe Life-Like/Walthers is still sitting on redoing the DL-109 in unnumbered New Haven buff/green scheme with an interchangable early/late roof.

NH had over 60 of the things, but when they do a rerelease they keep doing the early rood only for roads that only had 2 to 4 of the things. Frustrating.

Len


Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: john tricarico on July 19, 2009, 07:55:47 PM
yo len
your right about life like not redoing the DL-109
both runs were sellouts  including new haven

just think of all those great paint jobs you
can do on the FL9
i can think of about a dozen color schemes

are you listening out there manufactures

               john t  brooklyn ny

Title: Re: spectrum wish list -- FYI
Post by: Rashputin on July 20, 2009, 01:48:07 PM
pdlethbridge

   I'll be glad to watch my language in the future, but FYI current writing style guides define the term in question as simple slang rather than profanity.  You might consider that in the future, particularly if the ending 'g' is left off leaving a well known and regularly used California term that even appears on billboards.


   Regarrds
Title: Re: spectrum wish list - FL9 note
Post by: Rashputin on July 20, 2009, 01:53:25 PM
     Believe it or not, Marx made a pretty decent FL9 for their train sets back in 1960 with the B truck and C truck accurately molded including the pickup shoe on the rear truck.  NH only as I recall, but a reasonable engine all around considering the time it was done.  I never see that one mentioned when you see lists of companies that have done the FL9.  I keep planning on digging out mine and remotering it.  I still have my first train set, track with molded ballast (another Marx first) and all just to run at Christmas time and such.


   Regards
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 20, 2009, 02:00:28 PM
this is a quote from this sites code of conduct
"Profane language of any form is not allowed.  This forum is rated G for all audiences. We have censor filters in place for improper words.  If you find any post that uses improper language, please report it so that the post can be deleted and the offending word(s) added to the censor list."
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 20, 2009, 02:08:45 PM
This place makes fl9's
http://www.riverpointstation.com/products/electric_traction_4.html (http://www.riverpointstation.com/products/electric_traction_4.html)
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 20, 2009, 02:18:14 PM
pdlethbridge -


   As I said, I accept your personal definition of "profane" here and will abide by it.  However, lest you become shocked elsewhere when your personal definitions are not the acid test, I repeat, ".. define the term in question as simple slang rather than profanity".

   You could, perhaps, read at least as much as you post rather than quoting the rule book which may or may not apply where you are not the prevailing authority.  Beware the other G rated places, as I said.

  have a really nice, profanity free, day
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 20, 2009, 02:22:37 PM
      And people are still female dogging (an ancient Algerian term for complaining) about not having any of the NYC L2 series or the H10b,  both of which Bachmann has the basis for with models they've already run.


     Regards
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: SteamGene on July 20, 2009, 06:48:41 PM
The H-4 is not a C&O "version."  It is a C&O locomotive  I think that the USRA 2-6-6-2 MAY be a variant of it.  (Which could explain why the C&O did not like the ones they received!)
Gene
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: rogertra on July 20, 2009, 08:24:22 PM
Quote from: pdlethbridge on July 20, 2009, 02:00:28 PM
this is a quote from this sites code of conduct
"Profane language of any form is not allowed.  This forum is rated G for all audiences. We have censor filters in place for improper words.  If you find any post that uses improper language, please report it so that the post can be deleted and the offending word(s) added to the censor list."

The word in question passed though the Bachmann censor filters and is indeed acceptable in the spell check dictionary.

Take you morality and keep it to yourself and don't try to force it on anyone else.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: FECfan on July 20, 2009, 08:36:06 PM
People, just give it up, aren't we all on to discuss model Railroading?
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 20, 2009, 09:03:28 PM
Florida East Coast fan (Yup, the railroad's worth me spelling it out.),
That was the orginal concept.

pdlethbridge,
That place hasn't made half the stuff they've released for about a year or more!

I wish they would. A New Haven FL-9 will cause me to go crazy- again.

Joshua
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Chris350 on July 20, 2009, 09:28:01 PM
Quote from: pdlethbridge on July 20, 2009, 02:00:28 PM
this is a quote from this sites code of conduct
"Profane language of any form is not allowed.  This forum is rated G for all audiences. We have censor filters in place for improper words.  If you find any post that uses improper language, please report it so that the post can be deleted and the offending word(s) added to the censor list."
PD, isn't it time to let this drop by the wayside?  We now know that this offended you.  Your objection is duly noted. Why continue to bring attention to it?
How bout we go back to discussing trains, OK?
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 20, 2009, 10:32:12 PM
here is one i forgot! a 4-6-4 or 4-6-6 Tank engine!!! :o totally original, i never seen one yet in Ho scale. :)
That is something i will buy on the spot!
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Pacific Northern on July 21, 2009, 12:25:32 AM
Quote from: jettrainfan on July 20, 2009, 10:32:12 PM
here is one i forgot! a 4-6-4 or 4-6-6 Tank engine!!! :o totally original, i never seen one yet in Ho scale. :)
That is something i will buy on the spot!

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/cn/cn-s047blr.jpg

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/cn/cn-s047clr.jpg

This engine is now at Steamtown.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: FECfan on July 21, 2009, 10:23:58 AM
Yeah, a 4-6-4 Tank Engine is definatly something that would be perfect for me, an immediate purchase.  ;D
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 21, 2009, 11:21:22 AM
StemeGene

"The H-4 is not a C&O "version."  It is a C&O locomotive  I think that the USRA 2-6-6-2 MAY be a variant of it.  (Which could explain why the C&O did not like the ones they received!)"

Gene



   So true.  There have been numerous debates over why they wouldn't like the USRA engine since it's so close to their H-4 design.  I suspect they just didn't like the idea of another engine with some differences when the USRA could have just granted them an exception and let them have more of their own design, or better yet in their opinion, the USRA could have adopted theirs as the standard.  The were, IIRC, the largest user of the type even then.  The 2-8-8-2 was an N&W design, why they just didn't standardize on the C&O 2-6-6-2 is something of a mystery.


   Regards
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 21, 2009, 11:23:50 AM
Pacific Northern


     Wow, those are both nice engines and I wasn't familiar with either of them.  I'd need at least a pair of the 4-6-0 myself, just to get my son to quit complaining about having none.


   Regards
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Rashputin on July 21, 2009, 11:29:23 AM
Santa Fe Buff -

"That place hasn't made half the stuff they've released for about a year or more!

I wish they would. A New Haven FL-9 will cause me to go crazy- again.

Joshua"


   I'd like to get at least one FL9 that's really nice just to run it with my older Marx one.  It'd be a nice snapshot of how much things have advanced just like current production Intermountain cars with old Marx cars in the same consist.


  Regards
   
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 21, 2009, 08:23:49 PM
Welcome to the club, Rashputin. There are about 13 other modelers like you and me I know are waiting for and wishing for an FL-9.

I will keep wishing, and hopefully, one day... The FL-9s will rise.

Anyway,
Those tank engines are hot, too bad I don't have wishes to incorporate them into any form of my layout. Interesting though, to say the least. I'm not all that surprised to hear CN locomotives are in Steam Town, but I was surprised to see one, I've never seen that type of Tank Engine before.

Joshua

Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 22, 2009, 10:17:47 PM
this seems to be popular....Bl-2, This is a very strange locomotive but is a beauty, and a slug or calf!
their, you will make a lot of switching fans(like myself) extremely happy! The Bl-2, like many models, is a classic that is not around anymore for Ho scale. make a come back for those beautiful diesels!
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 23, 2009, 03:27:22 AM
Actually, the BL-2, or branch line loco, was a crossover between cab units, like the F units, to the GP, or general purpose, units. It allowed better back vision that the F units couldn't offer. There time of use was pretty limited as Geeps soon came out. The BAR, B&M, Monon, And WM were big users. There are only 5 left in museums now.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Frisco on July 23, 2009, 07:20:05 PM
Quote from: jettrainfan on July 22, 2009, 10:17:47 PM
this seems to be popular....Bl-2, This is a very strange locomotive but is a beauty, and a slug or calf!
their, you will make a lot of switching fans(like myself) extremely happy! The Bl-2, like many models, is a classic that is not around anymore for Ho scale. make a come back for those beautiful diesels!

I would imagine you know, but Life Like Proto 2000 did these back in the 80s. Great little runners, not the best detail but still nice. If you want to buy one in B&M send me a email, it dosen't fit the prototype any more. friscoryan1522@hotmail.com
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 23, 2009, 09:20:42 PM
sorry, im looking for a western Maryland one. :) preferably in the fireball scheme. :)
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on July 24, 2009, 10:00:56 AM
PD, actually Western Maryland # 82 is still alive and well in use on the West Virginia Central Railroad.  In fact it is here in Elkins this very minute pulling the Salamander up Cheat Mountain!  Big salamanders in this part of the world!   ;D     Stephen
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on July 24, 2009, 12:35:06 PM
Stephen, I got the info from here, which does list #82
http://www.thedieselshop.us/PRSVDemdOthers.HTML (http://www.thedieselshop.us/PRSVDemdOthers.HTML)
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 24, 2009, 12:48:06 PM
I'm going down to west Virgina in august! i hope to see the Bl-2, i was gonna go see the Cass R.R. and the Durban rocket. My mom said we might go on a third so who knows.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: RAM on July 24, 2009, 03:33:12 PM
Cass is a great place to spend the day, and it will take up most of the day if you go to the top of the mountain. 
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Stephen D. Richards on July 24, 2009, 04:56:57 PM
jetrainfan,  have your parents stop and look me up.  I'm almost always on duty and I'm one of two officers here that wears strips!  I know you will enjoy your time no matter where you end up.  I've tried all of them so far and looking to ride the rails even more.  Stephen
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 24, 2009, 11:10:33 PM
JET!

GET A PICTURE OF THAT BL-2!


Thanks, thats all, I love them. I'd love to see it too. ;D

Joshua
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Wayne S. Cross on July 26, 2009, 12:55:46 AM
I would like to see Monon RR passenger engine F 3 high fans red and grey
colors in A and B units w/DCC.
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on July 26, 2009, 09:45:05 PM
Quote from: Santa Fe buff on July 24, 2009, 11:10:33 PM
JET!

GET A PICTURE OF THAT BL-2!


Thanks, thats all, I love them. I'd love to see it too. ;D

Joshua

Will do! ;)
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: wade on July 28, 2009, 08:49:28 AM
I would like an updated h16-44 in P&WV. Or how about h20-44s? As far as steam goes how about 4-4-2s , a decent 0-4-0 and pre-USRA 2-8-2s and 4-6-2s. The NYCs' versions would be nice as they ended up on many other roads either through mergers or copying design.
Wade
Title: Re: spectrum wish list: My wish list
Post by: lou63 on August 02, 2009, 02:58:15 PM
Here is my wish list for locomotives i hope someday Bachmann comes out with in their spectrum line.

   4-8-0
   ALCO MRS-1
   CF7
   Porter 80 tonner
   EMD BL-2
   Whitcomb 44 tonner
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Santa Fe buff on August 02, 2009, 06:03:15 PM
I second that BL-2! 1,000,000,000 times.

Joshua
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: Pacific Northern on August 02, 2009, 08:35:26 PM
This is turned into a kiddies posting, how about getting back on to the subject?
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: pdlethbridge on August 02, 2009, 10:10:43 PM
                A small Pacific. mogul and possibly a 0-6-0 will fill the bill for me. Diesels just don't interest me.
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/pdleth/460.jpg (http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/pdleth/460.jpg)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/pdleth/1439.jpg (http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/pdleth/1439.jpg)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/pdleth/443.jpg (http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u134/pdleth/443.jpg)

By the way, that's a block of ice on the pilot
Title: Re: spectrum wish list
Post by: jettrainfan on August 02, 2009, 11:04:23 PM
why do i keep seeing pics I've seen but forgot to say on here?! ???