3RS/2R: TIME FOR A NEW GP60M?

For us fixed-pilot types, do you all agree with me it is time for MTH and AtlasO to catalog the GP60M again?

MTH - I think it was last catalogued by MTH in 2008, but without a fixed pilot version. Would you all agree that it is time for MTH to re-issue with a fixed pilot and PS3, so that all us 2R-DCC guys plus the 3RS-DCS guys can get a model for current-day modeling standards? I used to have the beautiful Maersk version, but had to sell it when I realized I didn't want to stay in 3-rail.

ATLAS - I've never seen their version in person, but it looks pretty decent in pictures. I am tempted to buy one on ebay, but when I figure in the cost and effort to put in a dcc decoder and sound, the auction price doesn't seem worth it. I would love to have a re-issue of the Maersk (which is kinda rare, even on ebay) with the DCC and sound already installed. I'd also be interested in a Santa Fe warbonnet and maybe a BNSF issue.

What do you all think? Please indicate which mfr and paint scheme you would buy.

Martin

2/2/165:36 PM

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AGHRMattOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERMEMORIAL SUPPORTER

I need more Geeps like I need a hole in the head. Therefore I'd buy a pair if MTH did them with fixed pilots.

2/2/167:46 PM

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Boilermaker1OGR Forum Member

I bought an atlas A-B pair at York last year when Nicholas Smith was practically giving them away. IMO the atlas model is pretty good. Not sure it would need more.

2/2/167:56 PM

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Rich MontagueOGR Forum Member

Unless I were finally to jump all the way over to two rail (unlikely), I don't see myself needing any more. I've fixed pilots on three powered Atlas units, an unpowered unit and and "B" unit.

The Atlas model is very, nice--well done and one of their most detailed. The fuel tank is a little too large for the 60Ms, which carried a smaller tank to offset the heavier "M" cab. Otherwise it's a really well done model. The "B" units are eye catching in their own right.

The engine I'd really like to see Atlas run again is the ATSF Dash 8-40B. It was run once, in 2001, and oddly never again. A few camera grabs of the Atlas version: