Broadway Limited production schedule NEWS!! - Combined thread

[nstars]

I emailed BLI and they said we will be able to pre-order the H2A and H32's through the dealers starting next week, they are announcing them to distributors today.

I get the feeling the miracle is really happening.

Marc

[peteski]

Ebit posted a lengthy dissertation on Trainboard re how he redesigned his Kumata centipede. And as we all know, the guy's a bona fide genius, so you should be able to find some good ideas there -

http://www.trainboard.com/grapevine/showthread.php?153324-Repowering-PRR-Centipede-by-Hallmark-Kumata&highlight=ebit

Ron Bearden had a similar project. Can't remember where he documented it, though. Here, maybe?

Cheers,
-Mark

Thanks Mark and Marc!

Mark, this forum is free of the type of censorship you are worried about. You can freely post links to auction sites (and even mention the word eBay), and also mention specific manufacturer's names.     That is one of many reasons I like it here.

[SkipGear]

I just got the distributor flyer today.

DC only versions of the M1 no longer an option, only DCC/Sound. PCT001 through 007 part numbers.

ARA Hopper: Chris- You got your wish I am pretty sure, except they are coming in the Erie Diamond Logo.

The ARA and H2a hoppers are coming in 6 packs. The H32's are coming in 4 packs in PRR and sucessor roads.

A total of 36 H2a numbers available for N&W between 2 schemes. B&O and PRR get 18 numbers.  The non proto roads get a single 6 pack.

In the ARA's B&O, C&O, and Milwaukee get 18 numbers in each. B&M, Katy, Erie and Mopac get 12 numbers.

[Chris333]

Kinda don't like that I have to buy "packs" of them, but I'll wait and see.

[unittrain]

Kinda don't like that I have to buy "packs" of them, but I'll wait and see.

+1 I model 1979 and would only need 1 or 2 H32's as far as the H2A's would like to get an N&W or 2 for a run through car as I model a little of Conrail and Chessie hence would need maybe 3 prr and 3 B&O and 1 Wabash would be cool. But 6 each is a little to many not only from a proto perspective but the wallet!!

[Chris333]

ARA Hopper: Chris- You got your wish I am pretty sure, except they are coming in the Erie Diamond Logo.

I can dig it:
http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie39683adb.jpg

I would guess they had around 800 of them since starting 39800 they had ballast doors.

[CodyO]

I`ll go for a few packs of hoppers great way to build up those long coal drags
Pretty much want a little of everything there making

[wes_sutton]

I just got the distributor flyer today.

DC only versions of the M1 no longer an option, only DCC/Sound. PCT001 through 007 part numbers.

So is this like Bachmann DCC models where they will still run OK on analogue.

It's already a bit of drag that their E6 and PA models are available as sound only. Hey but if that's the way of the world.

[skm]

+1 I model 1979 and would only need 1 or 2 H32's as far as the H2A's would like to get an N&W or 2 for a run through car as I model a little of Conrail and Chessie hence would need maybe 3 prr and 3 B&O and 1 Wabash would be cool. But 6 each is a little to many not only from a proto perspective but the wallet!!

I'm definitely in for a couple of PRR H32 and H2a in N&W paint. Perhaps some of us could get together and share a few packs?

[tony22]

I just got the distributor flyer today.

Tony, is there any indication as to whether there will be any differences in the numbered M1a and M1b offerings? In the HO runs there are early and late versions with headlight and pilot differences.

[SkipGear]

3 M1a's and 3 M1b's plus undec of each. They are the same as the originally announced Precision Craft versions.

[tony22]

3 M1a's and 3 M1b's plus undec of each. They are the same as the originally announced Precision Craft versions.

Okay, but I don't recall if it was ever detailed out as to whether they'd all be the same with respect to specific engine characteristics. Thanks.

[SkipGear]

M1a's are early, M1b's are later rebuilds. 6700-6749 built by Baldwin at Junita, 6750-6799 built by Lima. All come with coast to coast tenders to hide the sound system in. Beyond that, no other variations are mentioned. The B's have circulator detail on the firebox.

[garethashenden]

I just got the distributor flyer today.

DC only versions of the M1 no longer an option, only DCC/Sound. PCT001 through 007 part numbers.

ARA Hopper: Chris- You got your wish I am pretty sure, except they are coming in the Erie Diamond Logo.

The ARA and H2a hoppers are coming in 6 packs. The H32's are coming in 4 packs in PRR and sucessor roads.

A total of 36 H2a numbers available for N&W between 2 schemes. B&O and PRR get 18 numbers.  The non proto roads get a single 6 pack.

In the ARA's B&O, C&O, and Milwaukee get 18 numbers in each. B&M, Katy, Erie and Mopac get 12 numbers.

Are the B&M ones the block herald or Minuteman?

[SkipGear]

Are the B&M ones the block herald or Minuteman?

Minuteman