Hey AT+SF ,SP, and UP guys

Sorry, didn't realize I was in the 2 rail section, I got here from the  "recent post section".

That said I'm moving to 2 rail, have some and am waiting for delivery of a couple of new 2 rail engines.  I expect the new engines will sink the hook. 

I am familiar with GPM and PBL and the Alco S-2/4 is one of my favorite switchers(there was one in the 3 rail picture I had up earlier), so it does sound very interesting.

I do all three, passenger only. I would think the problem is there is so much that has already been done, might not be a market for it, Lionel just did all three in legacy, PAs and pass cars. Marker, wow you have more motive power than the Santa-fe had!!!!

UP and SP.  Freight only though.  But most of my stuff is N&W...some NKP.

Not really interested in diesels except for the Santa Fe PA's which are both classic and beautiful.

Primarily into 2-rail UP,SP & ATSF steam with a little bit of the 'unusual' thrown into the mix.

Well , I've never done anything like this before , but I can't let this one go . Some of you may be aware that Jimmy Booth of Glacier Park Models ( and PBL in Sn3 ) has done the research on the Alco S-2/4 switchers . Due to his perceived lack of interest from those he has mentioned it to he isn't going to do them . With some badgering he gave me the OK to try and scrounge up the necessary interest to at least do these 3 big roads . There would be 2 SF and SP schemes and 1 UP . I'm going to hope for 2 road numbers in each scheme . I have already plead my case to include a couple big eastern roads ( thought PRR and NYC ) as well as my beloved New Haven , but this isn't going to happen - unless maybe if there was off the charts interest . These 3 roads are going to need to total 200 units for production to go forward . For anyone not familiar with Jimmy's work with GPM or PBL his models are among the best brass models ever done . He does his research and stands behind what he makes . Over the following weeks I'll be posting on various forums and specific road related interest sites . Once I can put together  significant interest some kind of reservation plan can be put together with GPM . I think at this point I'd ask guys to not drive Jimmy crazy because he seems fairly set about where this is going - it's up to me to convince him otherwise . I'd be happy to answer any questions that I can at this point . Probably best to address them to me at k27bry@yahoo.com  I do work for a living and get to the e-mail when I can - please note I'm in CT so those on the west coast where much of the interest is likely to come from might see an overnight delay in me answering .

          All The Best,

          Bryan Davies

Bryan;

I would be interested in an ATSF S2 in zebra paint with Blunt trucks.  The Santa Fe had 70 S2s and 38 S4s.

Allan

What kind of reservation numbers does he need to make the run?

We need to do 200 units in total to make this happen .

          Bryan

But don't you also have to have a ballpark price to either entice purchasers or let hopeful purchasers know what these things will cost?

Hey Guys - I hope I can flesh out some details sometime next week - in the meantime I might add these notes ; the models will have correct road specific details - these won't be generic models painted to fit a certain road and also there will be a P48 option for those interested . Not sure at this point if this is going to be a factory install or an add -on kit like Jimmy does on his O scale SP steam projects . When I have more info I'll post it .

          Thanks for your interest,

          Bryan