Hi Again, May 14th/2000. I was Thrilled to see Atlas will B comming out with a Train Master in CANADIAN PACIFIC. Thanks Atla. Also what I'd like to see in N SCALE, The Alco/MLW. 420/424s, RSD 15s, plus the Alco/MLW C630/C636s M630/M636s. How about it Paul? Let us know sometime. Special Thanks, grandtrunkent@RRmail.com ------------------ Best Regards, Andrew, Calgay
If Atlas was to do a unit of a similar era and type, I think a ALCo or MLW would have done better. I don't really care about the FM, and yet I would start saving now for an ALCo or MLW. I am sure there are people that will love the FM, but frankly I think there are alot more people behind an ALCo MLW model. Including me, as my RR is perfect to have used ALCos or MLWs from a class one, like, oh, may be BC RAIL! Happy Railroading! Dane N. ------------------ TAMR2860-AKA BC Rail King TAMR2860@hotmail.com
Everybody (nearly) loves Alcos, so it really is time one of the big ones, C630/C636 was done. They would sell out easily!! ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com
Actually the FM unit is a combo birthday and 10th anniversery gift to Paul from ATLAS.If you hang out on the ATLAS Forum you would know that it is a most requested loco. ------------------ Catt!
CATT is right. This is the loco that Paul Graf selected as his 10th anniversary present from Atlas. Paul is in charge of N scale product development for Atlas. Now if they would only make the 2 and 4 bay open hoppers for these beasts to pull.
No offence to anyone, but being new to this hobby, what the hell ya talking about?! Anyone know of a good site that shows images all these locos people are talking about?! rsd-15, who knows, but FM is a radio frequency aint it?! *w*
Hey VB, I think FM is Fairbanks Morse. Am I right guys? ------------------ David http://www.geocities.com/nscaler_55
nscaler, You're right - Fairbanks Morse. The model being produced is the FM H24-66. FM also had some other models as well -- H12-44 and H15-44 to name a pair. I think the H12-44 was produced in N a good while ago, but I can't remember the manufacturer. Could be wrong though. To the ire of present day modelers, I wouldn't mind seeing some more Alcos and Baldwins produced. I'd really like seeing a bigger U-boat (non-ConCor) selection and Baldwin's AS416 and AS616. Then again, I'd buy some SD-70s as well. It's all good for N scale Look Ahead, Look South
Even though I model the current scene I would really like to see more of the ALCOS and Baldwins and FMs produced.If for no other reason than it seems with each new model the quality just gets better. ------------------ Catt!
trainmaster huh. oh well guess i can really save my money for more newer and better sd90macs. and then hopefully a 70mac release next year. trainmaster huh, what a let down. but then pleasing everyone isn't easy, so you trainmaster fans have fun. ------------------ bnfan99
I'm really bummed over the FM's. I thought Paul at Atlas would of done the Alco's, oh well... I think the GP38/38-2 and many other Modern loco's were requested more than the Alco and FM models. But Paul had "his" choice, not ours so we'll have to live with it. ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
I have to go with some of you guys on the Trainmaster. I wasn't overly impressed with the choice but, the East Coasters have been let down a little over the years so, a predominantly East Coast model is a nice addition to the N Scale world. The big thing about the proto was the horizontally opposed engine Gary. Subaru owner Occassional BMW R1100RS and BMW R650LS -bored to 851 - rider ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page N to the Nth degree!
Trainmasters are too old for me. What's an alco? Someone who drinks too much? I'm more interested in more modern units, so I won't be buying either of the above. Thanks, Kato, for the SD40-2's! They are more to my liking. You guys that like these new releases can buy lots of them, so they can make enough money to "tool up" to manufacturer something newer. ------------------ Rett
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by virtual-bird: No offence to anyone, but being new to this hobby, what the hell ya talking about?! Anyone know of a good site that shows images all these locos people are talking about?! rsd-15, who knows, but FM is a radio frequency aint it?! *w*<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Just a quick explanation: FM (correct me if I'm wrong guys) designated their locos by horsepower (ie, 24 for 2400) and then front and rear axles (44 for 4 front 4 rear) GM/EMD uses SW for switchers, GP for General Purpose (2 axle trucks) and SD for Special Duty (3 axle trucks). The model number has no relation to anything except the sequence of design. GE used to use "U" for Universal, the horsepower (ie, 23 for 2300) and B for 2 axle or C for 3 axle trucks, as the U23B. They now identify by the Dash series, showing the year, horsepower and truck type (as the Dash 8-40C - 1978(88?), 4000 hp, C or 3 axle trucks) Other notes in loco names can include F for a Full width cowl (like the old diesel cabs), P for Passenger, H for Head end power (for passenger trains), M for Modified (the new wide nose safety cabs) and AC for Alternating Current motors instead of the traditional DC motors. Hope this is all correct and that it helps
since i work for a railroad i almost puke every time i hear the word trainmaster and now that someone is actually making one i need to stock up on pepto-bismol since everyone wont stop talking about them from now on. where is the modern power many have asked for, there are about 50,000 of us wanting 70's and 70 macs but no luck yet. what do you think the odds of lifelike doing sd60's in n scale will be since they are doing ho, maybe we'll get more roads such as kcs and several others already done but better maybe just a thought>
In time, in time. There have been many before us that grew up in the era of the TM who have been waiting for them. I'd like to see a 70-series (not just MAC), too, but I would rather have a GP38/-2 before that. Gary. ------------------ Gary A. Rose The Unofficial TC&W page N to the Nth degree!
To all of you that are *****in about the FM Trainmaster. I would think you would be pleased that we are getting one more loco in N scale,instead of *****in that Paul didn't pick one that YOU wanted.I mean it was HIS birthday and anniversery not yours. ------------------ Catt!
If you're looking for a greater variety of power, try some of the smaller manufacturers. A company called WP Railshops out of Canada offers SD90MAC's at the very least, while JnJ trains has all kinds of stuff from E and F units to SD60/60M's. I just got two of their GP 15-1's (lets see when Atlas makes them!) and am pleased with the quality of the shells. Understand that these are kits, and require extra parts. For example, the GP 15-1's are shells only, while the 90MAC requires trucks and motor from an Atlas SD 60. JENKS - the real big blue!
JnJ-TAMR members There may be soem demand on the Atlas board for them, but on the hole I see this as a project that will not sell well. Not only that, why are they doing 2 older diesels in a row? Happy Railroading!! Dane N. ------------------ TAMR2860-AKA BC Rail King TAMR2860@hotmail.com
Dane, in a way, I think you're right. But, it was Pauls B-Day Present to himself and that's OK. However, it will not sell well, except to Paul's "Little Cronies"(former Atlas Forum Readers will know who I'm talking about.). You know, the ones that are always "planting tulips" on Pauls back porch. I really should thank those guys sometime, their closed mindedness is what drove me away from the Atlas Forum. I used to be a regular on that site but got tired of all the typical BS. I'm glad I have a new Railroad Forum Home here at Trainboard.com, this is the REAL Forum for Model and Full size Railroading. It's also the place were REAL Model Railroaders hang out! HEHEHE! ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
