Broadway Limited new C&O L-1 Hudson (orange belly)

Yes, the C&O L1s were originally painted a more "orange" color. If/when the B&O Museum restores the 490, I think it would be neat to see it in that color again. It is yellow now. I believe the steam turbines (M1 I think) also were orange color. 

I'd tend to believe what BLI says. They usually work with the appropriate historical societies to produce rather accurate models. I'd be surprised if that isn't the case here too.

You must mean C&O L-1 Hudson, as the B&O had no "L-1 Hudsons" to my knowledge.

Hot Water posted:

You must mean C&O L-1 Hudson, as the B&O had no "L-1 Hudsons" to my knowledge.

Did mean C&O; would like to see one of the big three do this engine again in 3 rail.  Think Lionel did the last one ( not counting semi-scale)

daylight posted:

Hot Water posted:

You must mean C&O L-1 Hudson, as the B&O had no "L-1 Hudsons" to my knowledge.

Did mean C&O; would like to see one of the big three do this engine again in 3 rail.  Think Lionel did the last one ( not counting semi-scale)

OK. You might go back up and edit your title then to reflect C&O.

According to Broadway Limited the entire run of both orange and yellow engines has been reserved.

Stuart

Which is silly since I got an email about Thursday regarding the announcement ofr this loco and on Monday it was sold out. If Lionel or MTH did their BTO that quick Id never buy anything

daylight posted:

Was on their site the other day and discovered this

C&O L-1 Hudson

http://www.broadway-limited.co...lorangeboilerho.aspx

This one features an "Orange" boiler that BLI claims that it was the original color and then painted yellow  (yellow bellies) at a later date.  I can't find anything to substantiate this claim.

Can anyone comment?  So unique that I had to pre order one; coming in November.

A yellow painted boiler is also available

I was also  able to secure a yellow belly version of this engine

Matt Makens posted:

Which is silly since I got an email about Thursday regarding the announcement ofr this loco and on Monday it was sold out. If Lionel or MTH did their BTO that quick Id never buy anything

Hi Matt,

This model was not "BTO" for BLI. If you read the announcement you will see that it was actually pre-allocated. It sounds like they got some deal with the factory and set the production number before announcing the model. I think it's great news that they were able to sell out so quickly. When they have a success like that they usually follow up with a 2nd run so you will probably get another chance.

Here is a link to a picture showing the original "orange belly" along with other interesting facts regarding this engine.

http://www.american-rails.com/co-l.html

A high level passenger train "the Chessie" was produced but never launched because of the increasing use of Americas love with the auto right after WWII and our new highway system.

Maybe Sunset 3rd Rail can pull this one off since they can produce engines in small batches.

Their B&O "streamlined version of the P-7  (pacific type) sold out quickly (missed out on that one)

Actually, the factory dictated the schedule that is why it had such a short window. The factory told them when and how many they would make

Just wondering, has this model ever been done on HO before?

daylight posted:

Just wondering, has this model ever been done on HO before?

Only in brass.

Stuart