VRC wrote:As far as roads, we have not decided who will be next. We do have license for Norfolk Southern, and we are putting together a presentation package for another railroad license. I will say this, we have quite a few things on our plate for the future, if we can pull it off. Stay tuned.
So it is more like Jointed Rail, where each engine differs ever so slightly, apart from the paint job, justifying the price?
NS, you mean high short hood and long hood forwards with dual control stands on ex N&W units? Cool!
I guess once you have the basic model done, you can kit it up to railroad specs, much like an h0 scale model. Cab windows, bells, horns, dynamic brake blisters, m.u. stands, drop steps, footboards, snow plows, antennae, air conditioners, headlights, class lights, number boards, grabs and handrails, air filters, sight glasses, fuel fillers, single clasp/double clasp brakeshoes, rubber/steel springs, ratchet/wheel handbrake, steam generators, vents... And this is only factory options available from EMD, not to mention what railroads added or removed during the life cycle of the units because of wrecks or capital rebuilts. Endless possibilities to rob us of our money.
Will see what is being offered so I can "pick and mix" as my wallet allows.
Now we only need to competition: GE U30B's! And did ALCo/MLW also offer a late 60's till 70's 3000 HP 4-axle roadswitcher?