yvesvidal Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Yes, I also wish they would re-issue the Big Boy to celebrate the resurrection of the #2014. Same here, I do not have the space or tracks but would love a queen shelf for the time being. Yves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 Well I've lost interest in 1:29 scale. Going back to what brought me into this G Gauge world to begin with and that was low cost MTH 1:32 back in about 2000. With only USA Trains making 1:29 and product dribbling out I've lost interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Just for a heads-up Ro has once again changed the heavyweight delivery date to 12/16/2019...FEF is still showing 9/16/2019 and USA missed that! I think sometime in 2020 is more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 6, 2019 Author Share Posted December 6, 2019 Update...The heavyweight passenger cars have been pushed back to 4/16/2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Wow 4 months, makes sense with the chinese new year. wonder how many things from MTH will slip. was hoping to see the baggage cars this month but not holding my breath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 On the MTH timelines, don't link MTH dates with dates from other companies. As I always note, for the MTH dates stay focused on when the product was officially announced in their catalog and figure up to 2 years for actual delivery (regardless of whatever date you currently see on the MTH website). I have seen this over and over again, a product is announced, then there are 10 pages of discussing/guessing as to when it will arrive and like clockwork, 2 years from announcement we see shipment. Watch the MTH dates but keep the 2 year 'rule' in the back of your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 Sorry Ray did not mean to imply that the 2 companies were the same nor did I want to start a debate. I agree with the 2 year rule as it has proven to be true (GS4 was worth the wait.). So sorry for kicking the dead horse was just being hopeful on the baggage cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 11, 2019 Author Share Posted December 11, 2019 Interesting as it was right around 3/28/2017 that USA Trains made it official that the FEF & heavyweights were chosen to be produced...Almost 3 years to the new delivery date of 4/16/2020. Hard to believe this topic is going on 5 years old. Next few days will be interesting as Charles Ro is still showing a delivery date of 12/16/2019 for the FEF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted December 18, 2019 Author Share Posted December 18, 2019 FEF's are pushed back until 4/16/2020...well 3 versions are...1 version shows 1/16/2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor_Antilles Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 It would be nice to see at least one version released soon, but I'll believe it when people start posting pics and videos of their FEFs running their layouts. I'm still probably going to try to get an 844, but we'll see what happens, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 I thought of you Chuck ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Sean, Thanks as looks nice! Few questions...Was the Black 844 version also shown or do you think USA just painted it into 2-tone Grey? Me...Think I'll wait for AML to make the Dryfess Hudson...same price but more iconic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 The pic was from the Train show in West Springfield... I haven't been to the store lately ..they could have others on display .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Charles Ro Supply email shows the heavyweight cars are in. https://charlesro-com.3dcartstores.com/assets/html/usajustin_march1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Just noticed that Charles Ro Supply shows a new FEF shipping date of 06/16/2020... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 On 3/20/2020 at 7:30 PM, Chuck said: Charles Ro Supply email shows the heavyweight cars are in. https://charlesro-com.3dcartstores.com/assets/html/usajustin_march1.html Some are being reveled check this link : https://www.largescalecentral.com/forums/topic/30391/usa-trains-heavyweights-in-transit?page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Just got confirmation my UP heavyweights are on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 19, 2020 Share Posted May 19, 2020 Please post pics when you get them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Will do, I get them next Tues according to Fedex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Was told the FEF delay has to do with the smoke unit getting too hot and needing a re-design. They are hoping for late summer/early fall release. At least it gives me some time to pay off the heavyweights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianUPheritage Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I still have not recieved notice for my order yet. Placed it on 6/4/17. Hopefully they process soon I am anxious to get them. Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted May 23, 2020 Author Share Posted May 23, 2020 Be great to see them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Just got them in. first thoughts are wow super heavy im guessing around 10-12 lbs. they use the same type of power pick up as the MTH cars. between the weight and the pick ups acting like brakes there is a lot of drag. Good news is they match up nicely with the aristo heavyweights. same height but a little longer so I believe they will look great with the MTH challenger. just getting them open now I'll post more pictures a little later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 That is really nice to hear they are same height as aristo and thus would go good with an MTH Challenger. When you get time would be great to see some aristo vs usa side by side photos. They look sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Stubbs Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 here ya go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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