Anyone interested in a run of GGD ATSF El Capitan Cars?

Yes Me, Me, Me Me

I have both the Santa Fe and Amtrak sets, but what would be nice in a new run is the ball bearing trucks.  I'd probably be in for the one coach I am missing from my Santa Fe set at this time.

I would be in for a set.

Yes.

- Crank

No.

Yes

Tell me more about ball bearing trucks?  Is that just a gimmick, or are you expecting some noticeable performance gain?

Hi Bob,

I have experience with Protocraft brass ball bearing-equipped 100 Ton freight car trucks vs. American Scale Models solid (bronze) bearing brass 100 Ton freight car trucks and the difference is VERY noticable.  It is not a gimmick.  The ball bearing equipped trucks roll significantly better than the solid bearing trucks, including Atlas solid bearing trucks, which roll very well for a mass production truck.  If there is any grade whatsoever, the car equipped with ball bearings will roll.

Scott

@bob2 posted:

Tell me more about ball bearing trucks?  Is that just a gimmick, or are you expecting some noticeable performance gain?

Definite performance gain over the prior GGD trucks.  The friction bearings don't roll nearly as free as the ball bearing ones of newer offerings.  I have many generations of GGD cars as evidence.

Yes interested.

@bob2 posted:

Tell me more about ball bearing trucks?  Is that just a gimmick, or are you expecting some noticeable performance gain?

I have many GGD sets without the ball bearing trucks & they all needed some serious lubrication & break in time. My first set with the Ball Bearings is the 1938 Super Chief. There is a big difference in how these cars ride right out of the box. It’s a much needed and appreciated improvement.

While a third run of these cars won't be happening until after the Superliner project is done, here is some eye candy from the first and second runs.

First run El Capitan.  Can't wait for Sunset FP45s down the road.

Second run Southwest Limited.  Can't wait for SDP40Fs down the road.  The second run was a definite improvement over the first run in terms of operation.

@bob2 posted:

Tell me more about ball bearing trucks?  Is that just a gimmick, or are you expecting some noticeable performance gain?

Definitely not a gimmick Bob, I too have sets of the Protocraft RB trucks and unless they are on perfectly level track they will run away… fast, and that’s before lubing them.☺️

So does this mean that a locomotive that normally pulls eight coaches can pull thirty?  If you do not have space fot thirty coaches, but only eight, do you still have a discernable performance gain?

Yes for me.

very interested

Yes, interested in SF run.

Yes Just waiting for them to show up on the site so I can order them I just ordered the complete set of 1937 Super Chief cars.

Add me to the yes group.

Probably, especially if it's a ways out.  Gotta work at least part way thru my existing GGD queue first.  ;-)

I think that it would be an absolutely wonderful idea to manufacture the “ATSF El Capitan” cars again! I was a little late to the Startinggate last time they were offered! The only thing I’m hoping for is that it’s sometime into next year mid to late year before arrival (And Payment) because I’m pretty heavily committed to Golden Gate Depot right now for purchases I’ve already ordered. I will definitely purchase one of each car which means the multi car set and whatever extras are available and possibly a second set of extras. Oh boy there I go again!:-o

Would that mean that the transition car would be manufactured again? I just checked and it appears that orders are closed now for the run of transition cars for the El Capitan. I could be wrong about the orders but I couldn’t find it in the reservation form. If we knew this for sure that Scott would remanufacture the El Capitan I would be willing to order my transition of cars now if he could adjust the order he has already sent in. Unfortunately I think that that would cause a lot of confusion is if everybody tried to jump on board with it now. Well hopefully Scott can chime in on this! Thank you!:-)