Broadway Limited production schedule NEWS!! - Combined thread

[Dave V]

Would the M1's ever pull the Broadway Limited from Kato?

It's possible...  Not frequent, though.  Kato's set is the 1948 version, which was almost exclusively diesel-hauled outside the electrified zone.  But, it's not impossible.

M1s were originally planned to be dual-service, but pretty much fell into freight roles not long after delivery.  That said, I have pictures in books of M1s pulling passenger trains all the way up to the end of steam in 1957, and on the main no less.

[CBQ Fan]

It's possible...  Not frequent, though.  Kato's set is the 1948 version, which was almost exclusively diesel-hauled outside the electrified zone.  But, it's not impossible.

M1s were originally planned to be dual-service, but pretty much fell into freight roles not long after delivery.  That said, I have pictures in books of M1s pulling passenger trains all the way up to the end of steam in 1957, and on the main no less.

Thank you.  I figured that there may be an exception.  I may have to buy one when they come out (not going to preorder) and take my BL out of storage.

[towl1996]

Alright, I'll play along for a minute, so if we actually do get an M1 and a centipede, and sales do well, does it mean (I can't believe I'm even going to type this) a K4 could be next?

[Kisatchie]

...so if we actually do get an M1 and a centipede, and sales do well, does it mean (I can't believe I'm even going to type this) a K4 could be next?

Hmm... no, not a chance
of that happening...

[dougnelson]

a K4 could be next?

I have only one word: T1

Doug.

[tony22]

M1s were originally planned to be dual-service, but pretty much fell into freight roles not long after delivery.  That said, I have pictures in books of M1s pulling passenger trains all the way up to the end of steam in 1957, and on the main no less.

M1a 6700-6709 were outfitted for passenger service when built, with gold striped long distance tenders. You'd have to get one of the undec M1a and assign it a number in that range if you wanted to.

[eric220]

Alright, I'll play along for a minute, so if we actually do get an M1 and a centipede, and sales do well, does it mean (I can't believe I'm even going to type this) a K4 could be next?

Oh good grief, someone went there!

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/356393/display/popup/sid/507251ef07bad

[Frisco Larry]

UP ordered the very first two Centipedes, to be numbered 998 and 999.  For some reason UP cancelled the order.  Baldwin renumbered them as demonstrators 6000 and 6001. Don't know why BLI is giving their pair fictitious numbers.

[peteski]

UP ordered the very first two Centipedes, to be numbered 998 and 999.  For some reason UP cancelled the order.  Baldwin renumbered them as demonstrators 6000 and 6001. Don't know why BLI is giving their pair fictitious numbers.

If the people who see the UP error contact BLI directly to give them this info, there is still plenty of time for them to correct the error.  I doubt that they read this forum.

[OldEastRR]

When Pennsy freak-ness turns to certifiable insanity....
A centipede? Really? A DOUBLE-HEADED centipede? That would be what, 200' scale feet long? On multiple close-spaced wheels? On YOUR layout? You better have "Recommended radius is 22" but that's just enough to twist those locos around on the curve and not derail.... and still look ridiculous. Really, who'd run a 200 foot loco on anything less than 40" (even 48") radius? Pulling a bazillion cars? This definitely, for the sane person, would be a N-track mega-module runner only.
However, for Pennsy freaks ...

[peteski]

Really, who'd run a 200 foot loco on anything less than 40" (even 48") radius? Pulling a bazillion cars? This definitely, for the sane person, would be a N-track mega-module runner only.
However, for Pennsy freaks ...

You got it. I'm not a Pennsy modeler, but I can see myself running a long train being pulled by a Centipede on a N-Trak layout.  I expect that many of these models will be purchased by non-Pennsy modelers like me, and that's what BLI is counting on.   

[reinhardtjh]

You got it. I'm not a Pennsy modeler, but I can see myself running a long train being pulled by a Centipede on a N-Trak layout.  I expect that many of these models will be purchased by non-Pennsy modelers like me, and that's what BLI is counting on.   

They sure do. They call it the "Lionel factor".  It's the reason BLI has sold out 2+ runs of the HO PRR T-1 in several different styles.  The last run (3rd) is lingering because they apparently finally reached the saturation point.  It's the reason BLI is probably (98% chance) bringing out a HO PRR S-2 later this year.  A locomotive that only 1 was produced and only had an operational lifetime of 6 years, but they are doing in 4 different styles and expecting to sell a lot.  It's why people (other than Robert3985) buy Big Boys and Challengers out the wazzoo.

I would expect a dual Centipiede unit to be a hauling powerhouse - it's big, should be heavy, has lots of wheels (assuming they're all powered).  Perfect for the N-Trak enthusiast, not to mention the SPF wanting a iconic engine.  Might not fit on the Juniata Division though.

[OldEastRR]

For those of you who gave up modeling the Pennsy to do a different railroad...

"Don't it always seem to go, that they don't make what you want till you're gone.."

[towl1996]

When Pennsy freak-ness turns to certifiable insanity....
A centipede? Really? A DOUBLE-HEADED centipede? That would be what, 200' scale feet long? On multiple close-spaced wheels? On YOUR layout? You better have "Recommended radius is 22" but that's just enough to twist those locos around on the curve and not derail.... and still look ridiculous. Really, who'd run a 200 foot loco on anything less than 40" (even 48") radius? Pulling a bazillion cars? This definitely, for the sane person, would be a N-track mega-module runner only.
However, for Pennsy freaks ...

Makes no sense. Why do manufactures gravitate toward odd balls and large steam? When low hanging fruit like K4s or H9/10s are sitting ripe for the plucking. If it wont run on your layout, the only reason to buy this (if its even made) is to ebay it later.

For those of you who gave up modeling the Pennsy to do a different railroad...

"Don't it always seem to go, that they don't make what you want till you're gone.."

You're always welcome to come back.

[peteski]

Makes no sense. Why do manufactures gravitate toward odd balls and large steam? When low hanging fruit like K4s or H9/10s are sitting ripe for the plucking. If it wont run on your layout, the only reason to buy this (if its even made) is to ebay it later.

You're always welcome to come back.

Makes perfect sense - see my reply to his post.  Many non-PRR modelers love oddball stuff like that. This way they can sell lots of those oddball models!