Chuck Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I really wish MTH would make more operating accessories like what's available in o gauge. I could use a milk can throwing car, missile launcher, exploding boxcar, coal car unloader & loader etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 It figures, I guess. When I was getting bored with my ACe build, well stalled anyways, I got my drawings together and laminated them to prepare for the ES44 build next. I pretty much wore out the drawings for the ACe and figured I should protect the next ones. At least, I skipped the build when something motivated me to try a MP15AC build first. So now I'll skip the ES44 build altogether. They take me so long anyways, that MTH will probably deliver before I could build one completely. I have to admit I'm excited that MTH will move to a modern build for a change. It will be interesting to see how it sells. I wonder how long it will take from Mike's idea to delivery, if they even go ahead? I can admit that I will probably sell off stuff and/or prepare otherwise, if I know it's a firm go. Finally, something from them to run with the Dash 8s!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Too bad on the AC build The fact that he mentioned it would make me think that may be the next engine for One Gauge but hard to say. Have to just wait and see when the time comes. I would not take any action as far as selling anything until you see something in a catalog. I do agree this would be something I will likely spring for when it comes available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trygmaya Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 I like old diesels best, but if MTH really make this, i would like one, if it have the same quality as the VO-1000 who was great! Trygve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I had the 70-2043-1 SF Yellow Bonnet F-7 A-A Set and it indeed had both A units powered. Now the 2013 catalog makes vague reference to 2 motors in each A unit. It'll be interesting to see what actually gets produced! I have now ordered - through Ray - a Santa Fe F7 ABBA set, and the plan is still to convert it to DCC with all units powered and operating independently. That plan is subject to change, however, when I see how it's built. @Bart: You're not forgotten. but the LokSound decoders are fairly expensive, and with this set and a BR50 on order, it may take a while before the piggy bank recovers, so I can repower the F7s. Best regards Jens (Who is writing this while waiting for a steam train at an absolutely beautiful spot. Video here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I also left G scale when I realized how many more choices MTH made in O scale two rail. Imagine this shot in a garden RR! You know I was looking again at the yard pics and it's very eye-catching and those yard lights and lighting really sets off the scene, really nice work Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Thanks. Someday I need to finish the scene. There's always something spreading out my attention. I finally got my G scale ACe back on the workbench for detailing. I put the Triplex aside for now. I would have loved a bigger, diverse, modern diesel fleet in G scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 We will get it eventually (more diesel offerings) I just don't think we will see multiple new models a year again or any time soon like MTH was doing for the first few years... and I think the ES44 will be next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ray, Any clues as to when the ATSF warbonnet F7s will be released? If you don't know, a lie will do I found a video on YouTube with some UP F7s of the previous batch, and if I had a tail, I'd be wagging it by now Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Well MTH has pushed the Ontario Northland F7's back to July...So I figure all F7's will ship then. My experiences with MTH in the O gauge world is the shipping dates are nothing but a estimated guess at best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Yeah, it looks like some of the dates have changed. ATSF is still listed for May, though, but some NS units are still listed for March, so I guess we can't trust that list very much. That's okay. My impatience is just getting the better of me. I'll grab a cold one and go fight the ants in the garden while I wait. Dates slipping is certainly common here in Europe too. My BR50 was just recently bumped from Q2 to Q3. I fully expect it to slip to Q4 eventually. Oh well ... Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted June 8, 2014 Author Share Posted June 8, 2014 I did get an email saying the Dashes would come in July. It's the fourth delay I think?? I'm wondering if anything has come out yet from the online catalog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Well the NS & SF F7's have been pushed back to November 2014. The ON & SP version show a July shipping date. Boxcars show October 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Dates are all over the place. ATSF A and B units are scheduled for July, AA sets for November. NS A units are scheduled for July, AA sets and B units for November. Guess we'll just wait and see ... Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 I have no where else to ask this. Please MTH, make me a dark blue CSX wide cab dash to go with my new bright future that I ordered, and even the older release of the dark blue narrow nose that I missed. I will order!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hmmm, a new model ES44?I'll take a BNSF, CSX,....... some NS Heritages........ I'd better start saving!!http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showpicture.aspx?id=3752009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsman Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 enginear joe Sharp looking locomotive. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Any news from Cleveland? I was kinda hoping MTH would announce something there ... Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hi there, No, MTH only announces new products when they release their catalogs, they never do official communications before that. Next catalog will be the 2014 one and will be out later this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hmmmyeah ... I wasn't actually thinking about "new" products as such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I spoke with Mike W and Andy about G scale briefly. Seems like stuff is behind but it's coming. Actually pretty soon. I got an email about the dashes coming next week but that is not correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 MTH just shared this photo this morning of the first painted sample of the new 2013 One Gauge line to arrive at the main office, the CSX 4-Bay Hopper (70-75040). One Gauge production is starting to ramp up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Brilliant - a lot of 0 stuff has been announced recently. Let's hope one gauge is hot on the trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 The hoppers are coming! The hoppers are coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Update: VO1000's have been Canceled. Pre-order numbers were too low. This underscores the importance that if someone want's something they are best to get the pre-order placed so MTH knows they have sufficient demand to do a production run. These are the only cancellations for One Gauge and believe this means there won't be any others so we should see everything else produced. Let's hope for healthy sales once they start rolling in I want to see some steam and that new diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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