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Post by rails4dmv on Dec 10, 2019 8:57:56 GMT -5
Seems like we just celebrated Amtrak's 40th Anniversary, and here come their 50th in 2021.
Within the last 10 years we have gotten some new models that we never thought would be made (SDP40F, Metroliners), improved on favorites (F40PH, Amfleets, Horizons, AEM-7), and brand new models (ACS-64, Charger).
Anyone willing to guess what models might be in line for the big 5-0?
My first guesses should be obvious for manufacturers....
A Genesis quality P42 from either Athearn or Rapido with hopefully more Anniversary phase editions. Another run of Proto Amfleets & Superliners. Much needed upgraded Viewliner baggage, diner & sleeper. Plated Heritage cars for Phase I, II & III
My 50th Anniversary wish....
California Cars P30CH A Proto or Rapido quality Amtrak E8-E9 without the portholes in Phase I & II
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Post by backshophoss on Dec 11, 2019 20:20:32 GMT -5
Nothing has been announced at this time.
The View II Bag,Bag-Dorm,Diner/"Sleeper lounge",have been put in service, the sleepers should show up in 2020.
My wish list:
the P32DM
View II Bag,Bag-Dorm,Diner,and Sleeper
50-th decorated power,P42,SC-44,ACS64
The missing power,P30CH
The Caltrain/ILDOT"Brightline cars/cabcars
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Post by slowfreight on Dec 17, 2019 12:59:41 GMT -5
My list keeps getting shorter.
P30CH in Phase II paint
Bilevel lounge 9601 in Phase III paint (just released in N scale CNW paint by Kato)
Ex-Army baggage car in Phase I or II paint
Metroliner cab car
Maybe a GP40TC
I have a core to kitbash 9601 if no one releases it soon. The Pooch is what I'd really like.
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Post by backshophoss on Mar 19, 2020 21:04:58 GMT -5
Not sure if this is good news or a bad dream,a scan of the Walters website yielded the following:
Atlas RS-1 #46,47 ex Washington Terminal in ph III
Atlas RS-3 102,105 ex PC,Black Dip paint NEC work train power,yard switchers.
Atlas GP-7 #773 NEC work train power,yard switcher
Atlas NRE Genset #592,593 Yard switcher,Emeryville Ca yard.
Atlas P32BWH(B40-8)#504,512,518,PhV scheme,"Pepsi can" #507,512
Walters Proto FP-7 with F-7B,Amtrak ph I("Bloody nose")ex -SP,
# 117+160(B unit)110+161,111,119,117+162,121+164,114,116
May or may not have the icicle Breakers on roof.
Rapido had the full Horizon Fleet listing and the Rohr Turbo listing
Some Kato Baggage cars and their P42's were listed.
Rapido F40ph,full listing.
Bachmann has a Amfleet coach and food service car,and the add on cars for the Acela I
At MSRP the SC44 charger in Amtrak-Ca and WSDOT/ORDOT schemes.
Lets see where it goes.
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Post by rails4dmv on Mar 21, 2020 20:28:14 GMT -5
Well, some more Amtrak additions are coming soon.
Walthers just announced the Phase III & IV Horizon cars under the Mainline brand. These will have factory installed diaphragms. No word if they will have interiors or lighting.
Also they are re-releasing Proto Amfleets I & II in Phase III & IVB (no Phase IV though).
And also under the Mainline brand another run of F40PH's in Phase II, III and IV, and more Budd cars....in Phase IV??
Bachmann has a full dome car coming out in Phase IVb.
Rapido has a Phase I Pullman Diner hitting the streets in a few weeks.
Plus, a possible surprise announcement coming from Rapido in a few weeks. According to a Facebook Live program they did a couple of days ago, we might possibly see the re-release of some of their old products, such as the steam generator cars that they produced a few years ago.
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Post by backshophoss on Mar 21, 2020 20:50:42 GMT -5
Lets hope without the "moveable coupler pocket" on that full dome(based on ATSF "Big Dome")
None of the cars were on the website when I checked,just the Rapido lines
Last attempt at a P30CH was American GK/Walters on an Athearn drive.
The brass models had crappy drives,shallow details and OVERPRICED!
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Post by rails4dmv on Mar 30, 2020 7:25:26 GMT -5
Add Athearn to the list of new Amtrak models coming out just in time for the 50th Anniversary. They just announced a Phase VI GP38-2 under the Roundhouse Product Line. Definitely could use some more modern Amtrak switching power. Could some passenger GP40's (GP39H-2, GP40P, GP40TC, GP40FH-2, or GP40PH-2) be coming down the pike next from Athearn or Atlas?
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Post by backshophoss on Mar 30, 2020 14:59:00 GMT -5
At least Athearn has 721,720,723,and 724 to chose from.
Rapido is working on the F59 for GOT,and was planning on some of the commuter F40's
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Post by backshophoss on Apr 3, 2020 14:38:30 GMT -5
There's GOOD news from Rapido,the Rohr turbos in HO will be made!The order book is still open.
The Hangup on the EP-5's has been the pans,remember the EP series motors were dual mode,they ran on NYC 3rd rail as well as
11kv/25hz wire!
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Post by rails4dmv on Apr 9, 2020 8:02:16 GMT -5
Well, here's some disappointing news. I just got a reply from an e-mail I sent to Walthers about whether these newly tooled up Mainline Horizon Cars will have seated interiors or an option to add interior lighting.
These will hit the market with no seated interiors, no factory installed interior lighting or even an add on LED light kit!
Why in the world would Walthers not put in at LEAST seated interiors in a highly requested newly tooled up passenger car?
I get the potential of Walthers undercutting Rapido with a cheaper priced car. These will still attract buyers who are budget conscious or don't like bells and whistle models that Rapido offers.
But at least put seats in the doggone thing!
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Post by backshophoss on Apr 9, 2020 12:40:24 GMT -5
The "Mainline Series" cars might have "tinted" windows so the missing interior is unviewable,
should make it easier to install function/soundcar decoders in the cab cars
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Post by rails4dmv on Apr 9, 2020 14:37:38 GMT -5
The "Mainline Series" cars might have "tinted" windows so the missing interior is unviewable, should make it easier to install function/soundcar decoders in the cab cars These cars will have tinted windows.
If the objective was to have a cheaper option that would appeal to buyers who couldn't afford the Rapido Horizon cars, I get it. The street price for these cars should be in the $35-$40 range.
As a matter of fact, because of the fragility of some of the Rapido passenger cars I've come to own over the years, I might seriously consider adding a few of the Walthers Horizon cars as long as they don't roll like bricks.
But really Walthers, how much extra would it have cost to added interior seating in the 21st Century?
I suspect someone is going to make a killing on 3D printed seats for these cars.
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Post by backshophoss on Jun 1, 2020 21:58:08 GMT -5
Has anybody here checked the Athearn website lately?
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Post by amtrak706 on Jun 16, 2020 21:25:25 GMT -5
Athearn's P42 announcement is a real blockbuster and should be here in May 2021, right on time for the 50th. Rapido also just announced the ex-SP B-100-40 50' express boxcars, 70000-70049. These will be in REA green (as-delivered) and Phase IV:   |
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Post by backshophoss on Jul 2, 2020 20:40:12 GMT -5
There's a petition started up by member MLRR for production of View II Baggage cars over at www.iPetitions.comLets get this over 1000 + signers PLEASE! |
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