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I hope this turns out well, I have my Progressive Rail decals waiting...
That one P&LE photo really illustrates the space above the trucks well.
The 1500 sits higher than the 1200 (I really hope MTL knows this. ). Here's a couple good examples.http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3231021http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=1874729So if it's sitting all the way down on the LL frame, that's why there's not enough clearance.Jason
In my opinion the SW1500 looks great. I'm just hoping we see a second version that does not have the side sill handrails, but uses the carbody handrails similar to what was used on the P&LE (keeping fingers crossed) Mauw Ha Ha ha more power!I would really like this one... Chris
Just like the IM SD40-2s I'll wait till I have the loco in hand before I judge it.By the when did Joe say the pictured model was the final version?
Yeah, lets not say anything until it's too late. Good plan. I've been in manufacturing (not model trains) and been in the engineering meetings. Something like how low the shell is sitting (just as an example) is a perfect candidate for something that could get missed or forgotten about along the way. With the new shell and LL mech in hand, someone who isn't as proto knowledgeable might assume that's how it's supposed to be because of the fit.And lets not forget, if it is the LL mech, the tabs for the power pickup come off the sill. so with the sill raised, a new pickup method may be required. I'll be curious how they do that without it being totally visible. There are questions that can be asked or concerns addressed even at this early stage.TLT could have saved some money on their Newprint cars if they had done something like this. So could have Exactrail on their cars with(out) the Pullman roof. For me, the more eyes the better, even if Joe has to endure the usual zealous dialog. This is an excellent chance for MTL to get back into the locomotive market, let's help in whatever way we can or they will let us.
Imagine if Kato would show us their paint colors beforehand....we could suggest the 64-crayon pack versus the 16 they're using now.