North American Steam Fans Take Heart

[TheOldDessauer]

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[Rbsanford]

I hope it'll be an AC-9! Hopefully it will be DM&IR with a period route!

[bpetit]

I place my bet on PRR stuff.

[ozinoz]

I would just be happy (or happier ) if they released the promised "all new sound set" for the re-released Big Boys that never eventuated, and of course a re-aged SH to run it with the GETL's Will be interesting to see what they come up with. Even some era apropriate scenery items / people. When did you last see a hostler in the 1950's with a hi-viz vest on. Bletch!! (I think that si how Calvin spells it )

[RickKfoury]

It'll probably be UP or PRR. A loco I'd love to see, considering the whirlwind fundraising campaign around its restoration, is Maine Central 470 for the Portland Terminal Route but by now I seriously doubt we'll be seeing any new content for that old one. Maybe a smaller steamer like a 4-6-0, that would be something new!

[buzz456]

Can we please not start posting our wish list for everything steam and wait to see what they are talking about. Obviously they already have something in the pipeline so a whole bunch of 'please make this' or worse 'if you don't make this' won't do anything.

[bpetit]

Can we please not start posting our wish list for everything steam and wait to see what they are talking about. Obviously they already have something in the pipeline so a whole bunch of 'please make this' or worse 'if you don't make this' won't do anything.

We're just placing bets not demanding an engine

[Antwerp]

I'm getting some popcorn for this thread.

If I had to speculate I'd bet it is something PRR. Probably a T1, I1sa, Q2, or J1a

[BigBoyMoon]

I'm placing my bets on a N&W J Class. Calling it right now.

[DrewG]

I'm placing my bets on a N&W J Class. Calling it right now.

My bet is there too.

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

I'm placing my bets on a N&W J Class. Calling it right now.

My bet is there too.

So is mine.

Are licenses required? 611 is NS property, and DTG already has a NS license, so 611 seems covered.

What about ATSF 2926 for instance, almost ready to run at http://www.nmslrhs.org. If someone was to built and sell a model of this or any other preserved locomotive in private possession? BNSF is no party in this case?

[buzz456]

H-8

[_o_OOOO_oo-Kanawha]

H-8

???
H8, like in C&O Allegheny?

No, I don't think so, however desireable the prospect is.

I think the loco should fit an existing route, or come with its own route. And when was the last time that happened?

[JohnTrainHead]

H-8

???
H8, like in C&O Allegheny?

No, I don't think so, however desireable the prospect is.

I think the loco should fit an existing route, or come with its own route. And when was the last time that happened?

Well what other locos would seem "extreme"?

[Antwerp]

I'm placing my bets on a N&W J Class. Calling it right now.

My bet is there too.

So is mine.

Are licenses required? 611 is NS property, and DTG already has a NS license, so 611 seems covered.

Nope, N&W 611 is solely owned by VMT. NS has nothing to do with the engine. They would likely need a new license to make a J with the number 611 if VMT gets their way and the US Patent Office awards them a Trademark for 611.