Atlas surprise coming at Trainfest

[up1950s]

"Something new" and a "road switcher" could very possibly be an SDP35. This is something they've already done in HO that would fit on an existing N chassis.

It may not solve a gap for many folks (tho' @davefoxx would be one), but I hope so. This is something in my project queue, but I haven't had the heart/guts yet to start cutting-up the SD35 shell(s) to do it.

Wouldn't that be a passenger diesel , though when any diesel is 10~+ years old it is in many cases reduced to lesser duties than first intended .

[C855B]

Technically a road switcher in body configuration. And freight is what UP used them for nearly right away, apparently "trying and not liking" for their idea of passenger service. L&N's were even delivered without steam generators according to the Wikipedia article, having ordered them from EMD and then being approved by regulators to cut a number of passenger trains. Seaboard seemed to be the only road successful with the model as designed.

[squirrelhunter]

I think I read that the L&N SDP35's were ordered with the idea of using the hood space for Locotrol equipment from the outset.

Here's a question- SAL seemed to like their SDP35's, but what did ACL think of their solo copy?

[JoeD]

3 rail N scale...   

[davefoxx]

I think I read that the L&N SDP35's were ordered with the idea of using the hood space for Locotrol equipment from the outset.

Here's a question- SAL seemed to like their SDP35's, but what did ACL think of their solo copy?

Enough that it was transferred to the L&N (remember, the ACL's holding company also controlled the L&N).   

DFF

[johnb]

3 rail N scale...   

can I have some 6464 box cars?

[Atlas Paul]

3 rail N scale...   

Close, 3 rail z.

[Atlas Paul]

can I have some 6464 box cars?

Lowell Smith already did those.

[peteski]

Lowell Smith already did those.

You must be having lots of fun seeing all the speculation. 

[Englewood]

Three rail N scale!! Woohoo! I'd sell all my two rail equipment in a heartbeat.

[Ike the BN Freak]

3 rail, just think how much easier wyes and reverse loops will be to do

[nkalanaga]

Since they're making Z flex track, and presumably turnouts eventually, 3-rail N MIGHT mean dual gauge.  That could be interesting.

[RAILCAT]

Be careful what you wish for. 

Ibertren (Spain) made 3 rail N scale

One on Ebay now.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/RENFE-269-050-1-Electric-locomotive-green-yellow-IBERTREN-3-Ladder-Track-n-1-160-/201573297382?hash=item2eeeb46ce6:g:57oAAOSwbdpWUPV2

[peteski]

Be careful what you wish for. 

Ibertren (Spain) made 3 rail N scale

One on Ebay now.

Wow! That is not a joke!  3-rail N scale? One is never too old to learn something new. 

[basementcalling]

Close, 3 rail z.

You must be having lots of fun seeing all the speculation. 

@Atlas Paul, where do I mail the bill for starting the hype thread?