Has anyone received there new roadrailers yet? I have some on order and was hoping to get some reviews. I saw some at the local hobby shop and was impressed with the way they looked but the owner hadn't had a chance to run any yet. How do they perform, and how much are you guys having to pay for a ten pack? I have seen prices anywhere from 100.00 to 140.00. I know you all will have good responses so thanks in advance. Bryan
I was able to see the test product at the Fullerton Rail Days. I am impressed, but I'll wait for the Swifts to arrive. Rio Grande Hobbies has them for $99.95 per 10-pak ------------------ Keep on Track'N at www.phcomputing.com Harold Riley
Can't wait to get by my local hobby shop in the morning to see if the roadrailers are in. Does anyone know which paint scheme(s) has/have been released? Triple Crown will do but I really want the Ice Cold ones. ------------------ Richard Life long N-scaler! Long live BNSF!!!!!!
Appears only the Triple Crowns have been mentioned so far. The Swift's are in the not-to-distant future. Gary.
AMTZ is what I want! Bring on the ROADRAILERS! ------------------ Brent Tidaback, Member #234 BNSF Railfan-to-the Max and a N-Scaler to boot! "Ship it on the Route of The Roadrunners!" The Aransas Odessa & Western, a division of the BNSF [This message has been edited by Maxwell Plant (edited 08 October 2000).]
i talked with deluxe last week and they said they are shipping the ns ones now.the amtrak are next then the swifts.they said the swifts will be done about dec-jan.i am not holding my breath though.remember how many times the ns ones were set back!anyway i have a standing order of 61 for any bnsf road done.the only ones i can think of are swift,ice cold express and the plain bnsf trailers.are these the only ones out there?any help is appriciated. ------------------ ed pinkley home of the pinkley taurus
Picture this, two Kato Genisis units, 10-15 Kato Superliners with a half dozen amtx roadrailers trailing on the end. It is about time N-scalers had modern passenger equipment. Thanks to all the manufactuers who finally listened to the paying customers.
I sold off all my Amtrak stuff, and since I don't invest in brass, I thought I would never see an Amtrak train on my layout. But with these products coming out, I will rethink my plans and add passenger stations! Amtrak is bak! ------------------ Mark Weiher Trainboard Member #60 Frequent Visitor to The Loop ATSF/BNSF Fan & Modeller
I heard there is a problem with Amtrak license. So the Swifts maybe next in line. Also, since the major cause of the delay was technical and not painting, there should not be a long lead time in getting additional raodnames to market. ------------------ Keep on Track'N at www.phcomputing.com Harold Riley
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by bmalonef45: Picture this, two Kato Genisis units, 10-15 Kato Superliners with a half dozen amtx roadrailers trailing on the end. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> That will be a really good looking train!!!! I might do that my self!! ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Craig Martyn: That will be a really good looking train!!!! I might do that my self!! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Craig, why not go for a 20 unit TripleCrown with 2 NS GP50s leading the way instead, Just a thought! Have a good one, Justin May [This message has been edited by Justin May (edited 10 October 2000).]
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Justin May: Craig, why not go for a 20 unit TripleCrown with 2 NS GP50s leading the way instead, Just a thought! Have a good one, Justin May]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Now that would be REALLY cool too! ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
Here are a couple of photos showing a string of these RoadRailers at work on my layout : Hope you like them. Jean-Louis Simonet - simonet@club-internet.fr visite traiN'ternet at http://www.trainternet.org/
COOL! Thanks for posting the pic, Jean! I want to get some of those my self! ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
Thanks, Jean! Those are the first close-up pictures I have seen of them They certainly look very good ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery
Nice pics, all I can say is that I am green with envy. I am still waiting for mine. Also, Nice layout I am very impressed. I got a chance to see the prototype triple crowns close up while shooting our new video this week on the bnsf mainline in KS. I took some pics to help me model them more effectively (weathering and such) I will share them when they are developed. Bryan
On October 20th, BNSF announced a partnership with CN to "Create Seamless RoadRailerTM Network Linking Pacific Southwest with Montreal and Toronto." Looks like we'll have to ask deLuxe about another paint scheme! From the BNSF press release: <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR> FORT WORTH, Texas, October 20, 2000 — The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) announced today it has implemented a service agreement with Canadian National Railway Company (CN) to create a seamless bimodal RoadRailer network linking Montreal, Toronto and the United States Pacific Southwest (California and Arizona). Service began on October 16. The partnership expands BNSF's Ice Cold Express service beyond Chicago to Toronto and Montreal over CN lines. Pacific Southwestern shippers of fruits and vegetables can now reach consumer markets in the most populous regions of Canada with efficient and direct refrigerated RoadRailer (or ReeferRailer) service. "The demand in the Midwest and Eastern Canada for fresh produce from the Pacific Southwest is significant, especially during the winter months," said Steve Branscum, group vice president, BNSF Consumer Products. "Through this BNSF-CN partnership, we can now give growers and grocers access to new markets with a true truck-competitive transportation alternative." In addition, this partnership also expands CN's RoadRailer service into the United States Pacific Southwest. Montreal and Southern Ontario shippers now have access to a seamless, 3,000-mile RoadRailer network into Southern California. "Shippers of retail products, food, beverages, automotive parts, packaging—anything that fits in a traditional dry highway trailer—will benefit from the new service between Central Canada and the Pacific Southwest," said Mark Lerner, CN director of RoadRailer services. CN and BNSF are using a common terminal in Chicago. This results in improved transit times, eliminating the need for cross-town draying of trailers over congested highways in Chicago. BNSF and CN both use 53-foot Wabash National RoadRailer trailers and bogies in unit train service. The slackless RoadRailer technology ensures a smooth ride. In addition, the ReeferRailers feature state-of-the-art technology for temperature control and satellite tracking for real-time status reports. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Ed Harrison ------------------ Ed's Mental Cab Ride
Well guys I reserved an order for a 10 pack of swift roadrailers it seems they will not be available until 2nd quarter of next year. I'm sure it will be worth the wait has anyone recieved there order as I'm interested in a review? ------------------ Regards Paul Cassar-# Member number 50 SPAD Investigator #1 ICQ 61198217 http://users.bigpond.net.au/railroad2000
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Justin May: Craig, why not go for a 20 unit TripleCrown with 2 NS GP50s leading the way instead, Just a thought! Have a good one, Justin May [This message has been edited by Justin May (edited 10 October 2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> You know Justin, I never thought I would get any Road Railers, but just the other day I bought 20 from a friend of mine. WOW! What a nice train indeed!! I have one NS locomotive (SD45....high hood) and it does the job just great! This by far is the best running train I have ever had, I have NOT had one derailment yet, and I can back the train up with no problems at all. Also, the coupler bogie is very nicely done and the cars come weighted very well. Great cars! ------------------ Craig Martyn Best Looking Models Around Custom detailing AND N scale detail parts. BLMA N Scale Detail Parts BLMAinfo@aol.com
I got a set of 10 a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is WOW! These cars great! I waited to get mine at a good price but I also know where I can get a hold of at least a set or two at about 150.00 per. I know it is high but I guess if the demand is there... So if anyone really wants a set now and doesn't want to wait let me know. Bryan
