Micro-Trains releases December 2020

[daniel_leavitt2000]

I thought that the FT was no longer in production due to supply issues. Did they source new drive components or just using old supply?

[JoeD]

I thought that the FT was no longer in production due to supply issues. Did they source new drive components or just using old supply?

We have a number held for special runs and sets like this.  Not sure what or when a proto release will be available at the moment.

Joe

[cjm413]

Just when I thought my wallet was safe, you post this picture...

[sirenwerks]

That Celanese 3 dome is interesting. There is/was a large Celanese operation in southwest Virginia - gotta do some homework to see how long this 3 dome lasted in service.

https://www.micro-trains.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=63_64&product_id=3876

EDIT: Tangent did this same number in HO: https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/product/sold-gatx-celanese-green/

Mark

OMG, it's real!  It's homeliness, given its tiny stature and graphic ugliness, appealed to me, but I thought for sure it was a foob.  But it's real!  Sold!


But on a professional note, I just sent MTs sidebar site - talentppe.com - to all of my safety manager cohorts, in case they need PPE.  Maybe PPE sales can foster the development of many new pieces of N scale rolling stock.

[CBQ Fan]

I will pick up the Burlington car!  Looks pretty cool. All the talk of the tank car has got me intrigued.

[Point353]

That CR box is damn sexy.

You must be terribly disappointed that the particular planet car, which you've been anxiously anticipating, is not included among this month's releases. 

[JoeD]

OMG, it's real!  It's homeliness, given its tiny stature and graphic ugliness, appealed to me, but I thought for sure it was a foob.  But it's real!  Sold!


But on a professional note, I just sent MTs sidebar site - talentppe.com - to all of my safety manager cohorts, in case they need PPE.  Maybe PPE sales can foster the development of many new pieces of N scale rolling stock.

glad you like it...my favorite scheme...  and thanks for the PPE referral, every little bit helps.   Being able to provide our mfg capabilities and the product we developed kept us open and functioning thru the early stages of the pandemic and is still keeping us going. 

Joe
 

[Ed Kapuscinski]

You must be terribly disappointed that the particular planet car, which you've been anxiously anticipating, is not included among this month's releases. 

It's true. Hey @MTLJoe , what gives?

There's the Moon car, but it's not quite the same.

[basementcalling]

An EPA Superfund Site on wheels.

Are the UP 3 pack of TBOXes foobs?

[GaryHinshaw]

Are the UP 3 pack of TBOXes foobs?

Very slightly.  The model is based on a National Steel (NSC) car while the UP cars are built by Greenbrier.  The most conspicuous difference is the tapered ribs on the NSC model, whereas the Greenbrier has straight ribs.   (The roof style is also different, but in theory MTL could tool a different roof.)

The TBOX, CSXT, and CN/DWC releases are spot on though.  A grand slam in my book, whereas the UP release is a bases-clearing triple.

[Point353]

An EPA Superfund Site on wheels.

Think of it as a tankcar load of pantsuits and leisure suits.
Remember Celanese Fortrel polyester?

[JoeD]

It's true. Hey @MTLJoe , what gives?

There's the Moon car, but it's not quite the same.

I had some creative ideas for a "moon" car.  LOL

[peteski]

I had some creative ideas for a "moon" car.  LOL

How about special "secret" limited edition of the "other" moon car.  I'm sure it would instantly become a highly prized collectible! 

[bbussey]

The dealer media kit pics have been posted.  Nothing in this month's releases for me, but I hadn't noticed in the PDF pics that the ATSF Christmas caboose has a brick chimney for a smokestack.

[cjm413]

The dealer media kit pics have been posted.  Nothing in this month's releases for me, but I hadn't noticed in the PDF pics that the ATSF Christmas caboose has a brick chimney for a smokestack.

Athearn also did the brick chimney on their HO release several years ago