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Post by backshophoss on Dec 24, 2013 18:39:29 GMT -5
mgwsy,That was a Great find  This could also be used on Bachmann trucks if needed. |
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Post by acelaphillies on Jan 2, 2014 18:30:34 GMT -5
Is anyone here expecting delivery of new Walthers Metroliners or Amfleets soon? If anyone here is receiving these models, we would all love to see pictures of them running around on your layout!
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Post by backshophoss on Jan 12, 2014 16:45:28 GMT -5
Mark,on pg 33 of Jan'14 issue of Model Railroad News, there's a review of the Kato Superliners,and a possible "fix" of the coupler issue,using a piece of sheet styrene,KD#5 box and a KD#28 short shank coupler. This will allow converting back to the "factory orignal" setup. The reviewer's name is not known(MRN staffer) |
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Post by acelaphillies on Jan 25, 2014 18:33:37 GMT -5
I have heard a report from the Amhearst Show that Atlas is announcing in their 2014 catalog new runs on the AEM-7/ALP-44. All engines being rolled out in both Gold and Silver series. New #'s in NJT,Amtrak-As Delivered, Amtrak-Acela, and a number of fantasy engines including GN, Lackawanna, PRR, MILW and Reading. Apparently the catalog says it directional marker and headlights. Three #' in the Amtrak and NJT versions; 2 in the other ones. Engines are due 4th quarter 2014!
Can anyone confirm this or give us more information? If anyone will be there tomorrow could you check this out for me and see if you could find a price or take a picture of the page in the catalog?
It sounds like Atlas agrees that the AEM-7's would go perfect with the Walthers Amfleets. If Atlas is going to rerun the AEM-7, I do believe that now is their best chance. With Walthers really pushing Amtrak/NEC stuff, people with probably pick up AEM-7's to pull their new trains. 2014 is turning out to be an exciting year for Amtrak modelers!!
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Post by mgwsy on Jan 25, 2014 22:03:46 GMT -5
I was just going to post the AEM-7 news LOL Glad to see another run of them coming as I can always use more Phase 3 units.
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Post by acelaphillies on Jan 27, 2014 11:52:19 GMT -5
Here we go! The catalog is now online: download.atlasrr.com/Winter2014/5-24.pdf#page=5Roadnumbers are:Phase III: 918, 923, 936 Phase V: 902, 926, 953 ALP-44: 4409, 4428, 443 Phase V looks like a more realistic blue, a correct gray underbody, and also has Amtrak logos on sides! I do wish that they would add ditchlights though. Every Phase V unit has ditch lights. I am not sure how complex or costly it is to modify the tooling, but it would be a large selling point IMO. Even if they are nonworking. I would be willing to pay extra. Fantasy schemes are:NEW PAINT SCHEMES Great Northern Lakawana Milwaukee Road Pennsylvania Reading Description: |
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Post by gmpullman on Feb 3, 2014 2:10:48 GMT -5
Is anyone here expecting delivery of new Walthers Metroliners or Amfleets soon? If anyone here is receiving these models, we would all love to see pictures of them running around on your layout! I just posted four photos of the PRR Metroliners in the "Pre- Amtrak" Board... Enjoy, Ed |
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Post by backshophoss on Apr 14, 2014 1:13:39 GMT -5
In the May issue of MR,Kato has announced a Heritage Baggage car to go with their Amfleets and Superliners.
Also MR did a review of the Walters Metroliners.
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Post by backshophoss on Apr 27, 2014 17:18:21 GMT -5
From the current issue of MRN(apr'14)Athearn has set a release date of Aug'14 for
a run of CF-7's, Amtrak #'s 575,587,&591(switcher silver),ATSF blue bonnet,ATSF yellow bonnet,
BNSF Heritage I(fantasy) and "patched" WATCO. The Cab will be the flat roof Topeka cab
For Amtrak the CF-7 was work train and switching power across the entire network.
Atlas has set a date near the end of the year for the 2nd run of AEM-7's including the fantasy schemes.
For those in N scale,Con-Cor has done the LW Heritage Fleet cars in ph IV,
and VIA colors as well
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Post by mgwsy on Apr 27, 2014 17:38:29 GMT -5
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Post by backshophoss on Apr 27, 2014 17:57:27 GMT -5
Thats good news as well!!
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Post by backshophoss on May 4, 2014 17:36:08 GMT -5
Walters,in their April flyer,mainline SW-1 in ph V #737 $99.98 list,this is a
LIMITED run of this #! there are RI,PRR,+GN limited run #'s as well. Are DCC ready also.
April RMC ad,Kato has announced the Auto Train Car carriers in N scale.
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Post by backshophoss on May 6, 2014 1:53:16 GMT -5
From May'14 MRH,Rapido has announced a 2nd run of their steam generator cars,Amtrak phII as well
as afew other RR's that used the cars.
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Post by backshophoss on May 27, 2014 17:45:37 GMT -5
In the June'14 MR,there're reviews of the soundtraxx decoder for Kato's P-42,
and Kato's new N scale Auto Carrier car for the Auto Train.
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Post by acelaphillies on Jun 1, 2014 16:28:19 GMT -5
Model Memories has released a roof vent set for the Walthers' Metroliner. Price is $28.50 See picture:  I must say they look fantastic! Here is the website: www.modelmemories.com/hosig.htm#ventIt looks like they also have two PRR catenary signal bridges in the works:    Price: TBD Expected: Summer 2014 The preproduction models look fantastic! |
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