Affordable is a relative word. A Roco engine can cost up to $250-300. If the P2K engine is of that level, and if one looks at what P2K has done with the diesels, the price is at the right level. This

I posed a question to the SP list for possible kitbashing of this engine in something that SP had. This was the reply, which also touches on the design of this articulated. Cheers Leo From:

It's also relative to personal budget. I'm aware that an articulated is a tad more complicated, but I'm disappointed that Life-Like thinks that makes it worth twice as much. I was hoping for

That's well OUT of what I consider the "affordable" range... Brad Bourbina BillD53A@... wrote: The model is listed in the Walthers catalog, 1 undecorated, 2 ATSF #s nd 2NW #s... price is $375,

I copied this from the Santa Fe list. their "Proto 2000 Heritage Steam Collection". The unit, a 2-8-8-2 is modeled after the N&W #20xx series of units. ATSF acquired a few of these during the war

The model is listed in the Walthers catalog, 1 undecorated, 2 ATSF #s nd 2NW #s... price is $375, and no delivery date given.

Hi Ashley and other denizens of the list. The subject of Harriman engines got discussed on the SMRF list a while ago. The modeller's of South Eastern lines got a big boost with USRA types mentioned,

There was mention of a Big Boy for the P2K articulated. If I was in marketing I probably would think about it to be a good seller. But here is the rub. Rivarossi already has one but not that well

-----original message----- A "Big Boy". Men <g>. Surely big engines need big layouts, therefore what is needed are smaller engines, because you need more of them. ;_) [snip] Harriman types would

A 2-6-6-6 Allegheney (sp?)! I don't model the C&O, but if they made one you can BET money I'd have one! What an impressive locomotive! Brad Bourbina I would do one that has not been done in

I heard "Big Boy"!??

D&S Hobbies are predicting the announcement of a comprehensive range of new quality steam locos by the end of October. http://onerrave.com Put that alongside P2K's statement that they will make a

| Date: Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:49:43 -0700 | From: Thomas Beutel <Thomas.Beutel@...> |Subject: RE: Bachmann mountain | |Nelson and Jack, | |Another thought to add is that in some cases, you only

Hi Thomas, no, this is the new Athearn Mikado steam engine, just came out on the market, and announced late last year. This is part of their new Genesis line. You can see the engine here:

Hi Leo, Is this the old-timer Baldwin with the motor in the tender by Fraetschi of Brazil? If so, I had the impression that the motor cogged and it had a very high starting speed. I would rate my

Hello all, last saturday I finally got a chance to look at the Athearn Mikado. This gave me a chance to compare it to the Bachman MT. As soon as I took out the engine from the box, I could tell of

Nelson and Jack, Another thought to add is that in some cases, you only have one shot at getting a particular loco if it is a limited production run (Proto 2000 E-6's come to mind - the City of San

From: Jack Wilson <jackwils@...> them know I'm not sure it is as black and white as that. I agree with your sentiment and we should certainly tell our suppliers/manufacturers if things are

Am I missing something here? I always figured if something is not right out of the box, return it. I'm no particular Bachman fan, but if we do not return things and let them know when we aren't

Hi All, I just received my version in Southern Pacific yesterday. The engine does look great, although a bit small for SP. I'm toying with the idea of adding a skyline casing to turn it into a