Canadian N Scale!!

BC Rail King Jun 8, 2000

  1. BC Rail King

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    Okay all ya Canadians that roam the N scale board what CANADIAN product would you like to see? I wouldn't say Canada doesn't have alot in N scale, but it wouldn't heart to have more. I think I would say something more modern, like a CNR/BCR/QNS&L C40-8M or something on those lines. Canada, as I have started to notice has a bigger market than some would have thought. And non-Canadians, what Canadian thing would you like to have crawl along your tracks?

    Happy Railroading!!

    Dane N. [​IMG]

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  2. FriscoCharlie

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    Southern New Brunswick Rail but I doubt the manufactures will be climbing over each other to churn the stuff out.

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  3. Robin Matthysen

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    As always, I would like to see some Canadian steam. Some of the old workhorses like the mountain class. Sigh [​IMG] doesn't look like I could expect anything as the market is too narrow.
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  4. BC Rail King

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    Bullet Nose Betty wouldn't hurt!

    Happy Railroading!!

    Dane N.

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  5. Maxwell Plant

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    Seeing BNSF and CN/IC are going to get things together (I hope), I'd love to see some CN SD75I/M's!

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  6. Grantha

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    I would in particular like to see more motive power available in Canadian road names. There seems to be a movement afoot on the part of manufacturers to ignore Canadian equipment.

    If I had my druthers I would like to see some CP AC4400's.

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    I'm not a lumberjack
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    I don't live in an Igloo,
    or eat blubber,
    or own a dog sled,
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    My name is Grant and
    I AM CANADIAN!!!
    Thank you.
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  7. BC Rail King

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    I dunno, it is just that most of the recent models can't be in Canadian road names. Atlas did the SOO SD60, and that was a hidden blessing for people as they have made there way to Canada's far east and west as you can easily find them !

    Happy Railroading!!

    Dane N. [​IMG]

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  8. Catt

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    I don't specifically model Canadien,but my freelanced Grande Valley RR interchanges with the CP.I have bought and am now in the process of making the darn things fairly correct. Their road # are 5864&5904.Can any of you guys tell me what paint scheme they are painted in now.Does anybody make the right CP red for the pac man scheme?

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  9. mtaylor

    mtaylor Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Isn't Canada our 51st state [​IMG]

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  10. mtaylor

    mtaylor Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Just Kidding.

    I have some interest in CN and CP. Both roads have pretty large opereations here in Minnesota. CP has a large intermodal facility which used to be a service area (steam) for the old SOO Line. My interest in CN is in part because of the proposed merger with BNSF. But also, CN has some interesting history. On my last trip to Duluth, I saw a pair of CN SD40-2 with the striping crossing I35....was that a cool sight. I remember my first Model Railroader magazine had an article on a layout based on VIA. It was very cool.

    Matt

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  11. BC Rail King

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    He He He, I see more Americans in Vancouver during the summer than canucks!

    also-I was thinkin that for the general market an SD40-2F may sell well. It is a very interesting locomotive.

    Happy Railroading!!

    Dane N.

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  12. FriscoCharlie

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    I live 2 blocks from the border and I see more Canadians than Americans around here. Canada wraps around the town I live in on 3 sides. We're surrounded by Canada on 3 of 4 sides.

    Charlie

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  13. mtaylor

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    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by BC Rail King:
    He He He, I see more Americans in Vancouver during the summer than canucks!

    also-I was thinkin that for the general market an SD40-2F may sell well. It is a very interesting locomotive.

    Happy Railroading!!


    Dane N.

    <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

    Vancouver is a cool town. I was there back in 1991 when I was in the Marines stationed on Whidbey Island. But I do not remember alot fine details...Like I said, I was in the Marines and only 19 [​IMG] Is VIA still in operation?

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  14. Robin Matthysen

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    This is a response to Mtaylor. 51st. state eh!! You must be one of those who comes to visit Canada in mid summer with skiis on the roof rack and asking "Where is the snow"? [​IMG] We are a proud country with a great heritage and would not even think of joining the USA. [​IMG]
    Nuff said, we are all friends aren't we?
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  15. Grantha

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    Fifty - first state forget it!!

    The Rant

    I am not a lumberjack
    or a fur trader
    I do not live in an Igloo,
    or eat blubber,
    or own a dog sled,
    And I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Susie from Canada,
    although I'm certain they're really, really nice.
    I have a Prime Minister,
    not a President,
    I speak english and french,
    not american,
    And I pronounce it about,
    not a boot,
    I can proudly sew my country's flag on my back pack,
    I believe in peacekeeping not policing,
    diversity, not assimilation,
    And that the beaver is a proud and truly noble animal,
    A toque is a hat, a chesterfield is a couch,
    and it is pronounced zed, not zee, ZED,
    Canada is the second largest land mass,
    the first nation of hockey,
    and the best part of North America!!
    My name is Grant and
    I AM CANADIAN!!!!!
    Thank you.

    Thanks to Molson Canadian for The Rant.

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    CEO Wascana Sherwood Lines

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  16. mtaylor

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    uummmmm.......I was just kidding guys. Anyways, I know Canada does not have snow in the summer (unless you you way way north. BTW, what is north of the providences?) Anyways, I grew and now live again in Minnesota. I have been to Canada a bunch of times (mainly fishing and canoing around the boundry waters between Canada and Minnesota). Also can not forget about the Lake of the Woods. Besides, Canada could not be a 51st state. It would be way to confusing having that English, French, and Spanish mix going. To be honest, I do not know alot about Canadian history. Rather odd that I know more about Mexico and Asia than I do Canada living so darn close. Anyways, nuff said. Let's get back on target (I know I started it [​IMG])

    I do not remember CP rail and CN owning operations in the states when I was growing up in MN. Is this all part of NAFTA? How large is CN compared to CP Rail?

    Matt

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  17. BC Rail King

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    No, Via is gone, now we call it Amtrak [​IMG] lol

    Happy Railroading!!

    Dane N.

    Dumb exams keeping me from Train Board!! arrg

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  18. BC Rail King

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    sorry, that should have read AMTRASH

    Happy Railroading!!

    Dane N.

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  19. Catt

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    Hey all you Canucks,like it or not your still Americans. This is THE North American continent that WE all live on [​IMG].What does this have to do with N scale? Nothing in particular just thought I'd mention it. [​IMG]

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  20. Grantha

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    It seems you struck a nationalistic cord. Believe it or not while we're not a bunch of flag wavers, we are very proud of our country.

    Nice to see that fellow Canadians.

    Nonetheless, we have some great railroads up here and it would sure be nice to see more equipment made prototyically correct to match Canadian prototypes.

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