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[HOsteam] Future of the "plastic" steam models.
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Thomas Beutel <Thomas.Beutel@...>
Hi Leo,
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I would love to see a P2K/Roco GS4!!! Another candidate would be the GS3 and GS6. They are essentially the same, with variations in the skirting and appliances. You have pre-war Daylight lettering (small lettering in upper band), post-war lettering (large lettering), black, and don't forget Western Pacific. Perhaps with some creative die work, the whole GS2/3/4/5/6 series could be represented. Just make them strong enough to pull a long train! ;-) BTW, speaking of plastic steam, does anyone know when the Bachmann 2-10-0 will be out? Cheers, Thomas
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From: Leo Pesce [mailto:leo@sco.com] Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 2:32 PM To: HOsteam@onelist.com Subject: [HOsteam] Future of the "plastic" steam models. From: Leo Pesce <leo@sco.com> Hello all, I have been away for a while from all the latest news about new and announced products. So I will ask here. Is there any information on the new P2K engine? Due to a high visibility being known to the world, would you say a P2K/Roco GS4 (Southern Pacific Northern 4-8-4 in Daylight, American Freedom, San Joaquin and Black Commuter) would not be out of the question? Here is an engine that can take four color schemes, not many can say the same. From a manufacturer point of view, as steam engines are concerned, this is great. Except for the USRAs, most engines are always very railroad specific in looks, appliances and colors. Of course a lot of them have the so called "Fantasy Schemes", but that should be relegated to the toy section, not to the $100-200 engines. Any comments? Cheers Leo ------------------------------------------------------------------------ DON'T HATE YOUR RATE! Get a NextCard Visa, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro or 9.9% Fixed APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click.egroups.com/1/2120/1/_/439430/_/953853085/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Keeping the memory of steam alive!
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Jon Miller <atsf@...>
The 4-8-4 is a good wish but I think there are a lot of USRA engines yet
to go. I would suspect to get the greatest coverage we can expect a whole series of USRA's (4-6-2's, 2-8-2's, 2-10-2's all in light and heavy). None will do me any good but from a manufactures point of view (and sales) they are probably the best choice.
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