After the Horsehoe Curve Special, wondering when I will see a new O scale 765, and who will make it?

I'd be tempted, but since I only have O- 42 curves, I wonder if It could be in Lionmaster?

 

I don't think I could take it if a 765 came out in Lionmaster.  The excitement might just be too much to handle. 

 

Actually, I be thrilled if someone made the a-tank that's been along for the ride with the 765.  Lionel made the 765 (have it), the NKP 8100 (on order) and the Rockville bridge (have it).  All I need to complete the tableau of the 765 crossing the Rockville bridge last year is the a-tank.    This is what I want to recreate on a shelf.

 

 

 

This is the a-tank on loan from the Viginia Museum of Transportation.

 

 

A box set with the water tender, tool car and a couple Mid-America excursion cars would just take the cake. Honestly, I think they missed the boat by not putting it on a flyer and announcing it last week. Offer up the deal while its hot!

I think the manufacturers should offer up or re-issue models of the 765 in all of their lines.

 

I would also like the a-tank and tool cars.  I have the Lionel scale 765 (and it is sweet).

 

Andy

Its like the Polar Express Engine, timeless. No mater how many were made they would all sell.

I wanted to see MTH or Lionel with a concession stand at the Lewiston station and Altoona Museum, selling the 765's like T-shirts and ballcaps...

 

I would have bought one, right there, on the spot.

The Auxiliary Water Tender can be had. Lionel 6-28088. If my memory is correct, this was paired-up with the TMCC Scale 1218 A. I've picked up a couple this year off da'Bay.

 

Gilly

When they annouced last years special Norfolk and Southern employee only steam train, I called Rich Foster at MTH and suggested they do a Rail-King steam engine plus Premier steam engine. I suggested they could make a special annoucement on a flyer, that could be sent to their dealers, who in turn could pass them out to their customers. Maybe, they will do it this year. 

Very close but no cigar.  The Lionel one has only one water hatch.  The 765 one has two, one on each end on each side.  Also.  The Lionel item has handrails on the roof.  The 765 one does not.  

 

I may have to go with the 28088.  It is the closest I've seen.

 

Here's a shot that shows the top of the a-tank. Click on it to inbigerate it so the top is clearer.

 

 

 

I see what you mean. While I was at it, I pulled out a MTH Premier and it's the same configuration as the Lionel. The Lionel piece was made by Korea Brass, so I'd say it would be "modify-able" if you were so inclined.

 

Gilly

 

Oh, and yes I'd be interested in the consist too if it were offered. Selfishly, I would prefer MTH since I have the N&W Heritage unit on pre-order. I haven't seen that blue monster behind the 765, but it would be plausible.

 

I also wouldn't mind seeing another run of the NS Executive Train... either a re-run for MTH or something entirely new from Lionel.  An executive train in 18" aluminum would be one sweet passenger set!!! 

 

David

A MTH RK version would sell better than a pure scale. I'd LOVE a scale version but my budget is more suited to a RK size loco.....and as other have said many don't have room for a scale loco. Do both if the market will bear but I'd like to find a MTH RK 2-8-4 and make one myself if needed.

Interesting thread, Not sure I can justify, I model Colorado...

It is something to consider.

 

Dave:

Try these, they show stock on MTH's website

http://mthtrains.com/content/30-1520-1

http://mthtrains.com/content/30-1522-1

http://mthtrains.com/content/30-1296-1

Engine House Hobbies has a very slightly (consignment) used NKP Berkshire, Railking, on the shelf. www.enginehousehobbies.net

Make mine full scale, with the smokin' whistle, please.

The last one sure was great, even without whistle steam. The low end of the whistle at 1:02 where you can hear the chimes is awesome.

 

Rick, Thanks for posting the great video. The whistle sounds great, dead on to what I heard on Sunday. I guess that was Rich Melvin on the crew/tower talk, too. I want one.

Yep...that was my voice as the Engineer.

What are the sounds/crew talk like on the MTH version?

Anyone 'famous' in the cab?

Taylor.

Funny you posted that shop. On our way back from our 765 Horse shoe curve ride we went into Gathersburg for a yarn shop the wife wanted to stop at. I didn't go back to the train store as I figured they'd be closed on Sun....should have.

Taylor

Now there's an improvement!  Sorry Rich ;-(   Just had to go for that one.