ES44AC from Scale Trains Coming

[Smike]

That was C39-8, not Dash 9s. Dash 9s weren't mentioned in that part.

I agree, they sold out on the Dash 9’s quickly. Not sure why they discounted them so much.

[ljudice]

I will say that yes, I WILL buy a ScaleTrains River Counter ES44 with sound. The BLI version is awful, so it's not even an option, and shoehorning sound into a Fox Valley or Kato GEVO is intimidating for those of us who haven't milled frames before. I'm also glad it's coming out next year so I won't file for Chapter 11 just yet in 2020.

I'm totally in for an ST ES44  - but I actually like my BLI ES44's (both from the second run)...     Certainly closest to NS on the market....

[CSXBaltimore]

Did anyone get the idea as to whether or not the pride in service units will eventually come to N?  If there is no realistic hope of that I might pre-order an HO version for display or something.

J

[ljudice]

Did anyone get the idea as to whether or not the pride in service units will eventually come to N?  If there is no realistic hope of that I might pre-order an HO version for display or something.

J

If they sell in HO it us a pretty good bet.   The ES44 in N was explicitly stated around the middle of the livestream...

[EspeeGoldenState]

That was C39-8, not Dash 9s. Dash 9s weren't mentioned in that part.

EDIT: Rewatched the video, N Scale D9s are due for a new run later this year, it's mentioned in a different part of the video.

Ah, I heard something, but was in the middle of doing something else, so I didn't go back 15 second and realize it was the C39-8s there were talking about. And with the fire sale on the Dash 9s, I assumed that was what it was about. I thought it would have been odd since they sold out of both runs that it would have been the D9s. I should have known better and skipped back and heard it better.

Man, I'm glad I didn't hear that about the next run of D9s, though I should have expected it. I only want a couple more, but knowing them, they will do some of the Frankenstein BNSF paint schemes and I'll be tempted.

Chris

[basementcalling]

Considering Kato and FVM make basically the same version of ES, a correct ST version is a welcome addition. I mean UP has at least three visually  different versions of ES44.

Dang, ES44, AC4400, Tier4 GEVO, hell, even EMDs now, are all toasters. Only way I can recognize an AC unit is if it's running with the inverter side towards me.

 

I jest somewhat, but as someone who used to be proud of his ability to recognize different engines, these days I have serious trouble finding the distinguishing differences in the modern diesels from GE. I struggle with SD70ACEs and SD80 MACs too.

[CSXBaltimore]

If they sell in HO it us a pretty good bet.   The ES44 in N was explicitly stated around the middle of the livestream...

Sure hope so. Those units are lovely.

J

[Englewood]

I'm a sucker for heritage schemes on engines. But lately it seems I've been buying more heritage schemes than locomotives that actually fit into my layout. Oh well.

[flight2000]

Tis a shame then - I was not able to get all of the Dash 9s (NS) that I wanted.

Mark, plenty still available...go all the way to the bottom of the page.   

https://www.hiawathahobbies.com/ScaleTrains_c_2852.html?viewall=1

Brian