Saw this today, no one has posted so I figured it would make a nice thread...
They look spectacular to me, but I'll leave it to the pros and those who order them to discuss.
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Stunning!
Those were definitely fun to look at (and dream about owning!)
Originally Posted by Martin H:
Stunning!
Those were definitely fun to look at (and dream about owning!)
My thoughts exactly. That ATSF is,I think,my favorite scheme...
Mark in Oregon
Oh I agree, those ATSF units are amazing.
Those are pilot samples guys with errors. Those photos are a year old.
Wait till you see the corrected production pieces!!
Wait till you see the corrected production pieces!!
Wow! Please post pics of the corrected units when you can! I would love to own some one day, but for bow I'm just happy these things exist.
Really nice stuff, thanks for sharing.
Was chatting with Roger Lewis about the F units since he was representing KEY at the March Meet.
Should be schweet!
Roger Lewis is so wonderful.
Yes • Very spectacular....... A lot to check out.
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Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
Roger Lewis is so wonderful.
He appreciates two of the finer things of life - trains and Corvettes. 
Things have come a long way looking down that area since I took those. High Plains Route!
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Originally Posted by Rule292:
Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
Roger Lewis is so wonderful.
He appreciates two of the finer things of life - trains and Corvettes.
You forgot one!!
AIRPLANES!
Beautiful pieces.
It will be interesting to see how these compare to the upcoming 3rd Rail Models.
3rd rail just had their FTs come out last year. Wouldn't it be better to compare to those, rather than the upcoming 3rd rail F7s?
Also, I think Key will be doing the F7's later. You could compare those to the upcoming 3rd rail.
Originally Posted by Passenger Train Collector:
It will be interesting to see how these compare to the upcoming 3rd Rail Models.
Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
Things have come a long way looking down that area since I took those. High Plains Route!
Very impressive!
Are any of their dc/dcc Cab Forwards available to purchase with sound?
Thank you
My understanding is they are all sold out. Glad I have one on reserve!
wow those are super
Originally Posted by daylight:
Are any of their dc/dcc Cab Forwards available to purchase with sound?
Thank you
You can still reserve them. It is very unlikely they will be available for several years after they are delivered; like 10-15 years. OBTW, the retail is ~$7500.
Originally Posted by rdunniii:
Originally Posted by daylight:
Are any of their dc/dcc Cab Forwards available to purchase with sound?
Thank you
You can still reserve them. It is very unlikely they will be available for several years after they are delivered; like 10-15 years. OBTW, the retail is ~$7500.
$7,500.00; you're kidding, correct???
never heard of any O Scaler paying that much for an O Scale engine.
Allegheny models has a Koh's steamer for $8250, NIB!
You are treading into the big leagues. If you have to ask the price (or minimum radius), you can't afford it (or run it).
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by rdunniii:
$7,500.00; you're kidding, correct???
never heard of any O Scaler paying that much for an O Scale engine.
Where does anyone get the $7500.00 price from? I have never seen a price on the Key Models web site.
My post was kind of tongue in cheek. I am very happy that there are wonderful models being created in both 2 & 3 Rail O-Gauge that don't go into the upper atmosphere in terms of pricing. No knock on Key for those who want to invest these find of dollars.
Originally Posted by Martin H:
Allegheny models has a Koh's steamer for $8250, NIB!
You are treading into the big leagues. If you have to ask the price (or minimum radius), you can't afford it (or run it).
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by rdunniii:
$7,500.00; you're kidding, correct???
never heard of any O Scaler paying that much for an O Scale engine.
Martin H are you getting one.
I have an G Scale LGB/Aster (Brass) South African Garratt that has full sound, lights and smokes . More rare than any CabForward and for less money and I don't have room to run it.
Not unless I win the lottery. These are completely out of my league, but I did get to see that steamer on a layout last year. Very impressive, but I'll have to be content with my MTH version.
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by Martin H:
Martin H are you getting one.
I have an G Scale LGB/Aster (Brass) South African Garratt that has full sound, lights and smokes . More rare than any CabForward and for less money and I don't have room to run it.
Originally Posted by Martin H:
Not unless I win the lottery. These are completely out of my league, but I did get to see that steamer on a layout last year. Very impressive, but I'll have to be content with my MTH version.
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by Martin H:
Martin H are you getting one.
I have an G Scale LGB/Aster (Brass) South African Garratt that has full sound, lights and smokes . More rare than any CabForward and for less money and I don't have room to run it.
Martin, just having some fun with you. It's also out of my league; couldn't run this one either.
Thanks Daylight
Jeff is a top shelf modeler!
Jeff is a top shelf modeler!
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
Things have come a long way looking down that area since I took those. High Plains Route!
Very impressive!
Is it true that one can still reserve the Key SP Cab Forward? What is the minimum radius?
Thanks,
A Dreamer!
Originally Posted by daylight:
Are any of their dc/dcc Cab Forwards available to purchase with sound?
Thank you
Answering my own question; they are available in DC/DCC with sound per youtube video.
Went to their website which doesn't list their dealers?????.
Stumbled across Caboose Hobbies in Colorado which carries their engines.
May give then a call
You could see Roger Lewis at Wasatch Model Company, Roger Clark at Caboose Hobbies, or Stephen nw2124...
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by daylight:
Are any of their dc/dcc Cab Forwards available to purchase with sound?
Thank you
Answering my own question; they are available in DC/DCC with sound per youtube video.
Went to their website which doesn't list their dealers?????.
Stumbled across Caboose Hobbies in Colorado which carries their engines.
May give then a call
Daylight's engine is a real work of art,I have been privledged to see it up close. It is really understandable why some of you modelers concentrate your efforts on the finer details. All of you guys have helped to raise the bar for all of us who are less inclined to persue the finer points of the hobby. No doubt.
Norm
Originally Posted by Ed Kelly:
Is it true that one can still reserve the Key SP Cab Forward? What is the minimum radius?
Thanks,
A Dreamer!
My guess is a 4&1/2 ft radius which equals a 9 foot curve in 3 rail terms.
An MTH G scale Erie Triple (articulated) calls for a 4 ft min radius (8 ft curve) minimum and have watched one go around that radius without a problem.
Would look much better on larges radius curves so I am guessing that this Key CabForward could do the same in O Scale as a minimum.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.
Love the fidelity of O scale but too late to change for me
Originally Posted by Martin H:
Allegheny models has a Koh's steamer for $8250, NIB!
You are treading into the big leagues. If you have to ask the price (or minimum radius), you can't afford it (or run it).
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by rdunniii:
$7,500.00; you're kidding, correct???
never heard of any O Scaler paying that much for an O Scale engine.
Martin, you are correct. Went to Allegheny Models website yesterday and found that beauty. Now I understand the saying (ignorance is bliss)!
Originally Posted by Erik C Lindgren:
You could see Roger Lewis at Wasatch Model Company, Roger Clark at Caboose Hobbies, or Stephen nw2124...
Originally Posted by daylight:
Originally Posted by daylight:
Are any of their dc/dcc Cab Forwards available to purchase with sound?
Thank you
Answering my own question; they are available in DC/DCC with sound per youtube video.
Went to their website which doesn't list their dealers?????.
Stumbled across Caboose Hobbies in Colorado which carries their engines.
May give then a call
Thank you Eric!
I'm a modern era modeler, but the EMD FT's always capture my interest. All the old F units look nice, but nothing looks so elegant and graceful as the FT's. Linn Wescott has a set of photos in March 2001 Trains magazine showing a few trains traversing Tehachapi Loop in 1949, with the last photo being an ABBA Santa Fe FT set. Absolutely Stunning!
Every time I see that photo, it makes me think about what it must have been like for the general public, but more in particular for a railfan seeing, these FT's for the first time. I can imagine it probably being a (WTH) moment for most railfans. I can also imagine that some railfans were excited to behold this new style of motive power, while other's probably weren't too thrilled about something new!
EMD hit a home run with the design of the FT in my opinion. Maybe some of my fondness for them is due to their role in railroad history.
The Key models look very nice and Sunset did a nice job on their FT's too! Nice!
The models pictured are pilot samples with errors
Erik, I changed the thread tittle to avoid confusion.
Thank you!
