KCS (Exclusive Special Run) Trinity 5161 Hoppers from AMHobbies with 8 road numbers!

Those are some of the coolest hoppers yet- wow. That is a bank-breaker for sure-

OK, Swafford, how many did you order? I'm thinking maybe 24?

We are currently taking resevations for these; you can contact us at bob@amhobbiesonline.com or place a reservation through our Web site if you are interested in ordering any.

Good Day Jeff,

I placed an order for 24 KCS Hoppers this morning.

Regards,
Swafford

here's a not-so-nice video including the KCS Hopper Unit Train...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIPOCBosV08

Very NICE

KCS Grain Train...........................Sweet!

Regards,
Swafford

Wow! Swafford, your video is much nicer without the truck in the middle (of the tracks!).

It does seem appropriate that the crash video has 2 battleship-gray units instead of the Southern Belles.

Good Day Model Railroaders,

Remember here is your chance to purchase one of the most striking colors presented on the Trinity 5161 Hoppers! These KCS Hoppers would make a fantastic 21st Century Grain Train. If there is sufficient demand Bob will run 8 road #’s on our Special Run Kansas City Southern hopper.

Contact Bob at AMHobbies and order now! http://www.amhobbiesonline.com/

Regards,
Swafford

Did any of the companies do the ES44 or SD70ACe in the "Belle" paint scheme??

KCS, what a nice color scheme.
In another failed attempt on my part to limit roadnames, I bought a new Williams KCS SD90. These latest models from Williams have upgraded detail like windscreen wipers and very finely detailed signage. What a gorgeous looking livery, probably my favorite, and I love hoppers, so some for me as well .

MTH released both the ES44 and SD70ACe in this paint scheme- both of which are very hard to find right now.

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Originally posted by Dave Allen:
KCS, what a nice color scheme........What a gorgeous looking livery, probably my favorite, and I love hoppers, so some for me as well .

The paint scheme was done by EMD, which designed and suggested the liveries of many of America's railroads who bought their engines. EMD had some very talented graphic designers in their service back in the day.

The KCS must be doing OK financially, at least based on their paint scheme. It's complicated, and must be very expensive. Going from the rather plain older scheme to this "new" (yet traditional) one, has got to be costing some major bucks.

There's certainly lots of historical precedent for railroads doing the opposite, that is, simplifying paint schemes due to cost. One of the best known, of course, was the SP, going from Daylight and Black Widow, to the Bloody Nose.

Of particular note are the red dividing paint lines KCS uses between the colors. One of the things the Great Northern did at the later stages of using their green and orange scheme, was to eliminate the yellow dividing lines between the green and orange, due to cost.

I have the Lionel 3pack of the ACF 3-bay Aluminum set and they are really nice. I got Bob's email at first was going to pass, but after seeing them reconsidering placing an order. I agree the price is a little steep, but will ensure that I truly only buy what I really want. I have the 4 car NS on order, so might make it an additional 4 of this set.

Thanks for posting the pics.

It's a good price for these cars actually- what I am thinking though is you need at least 24 or more to make it look really cool- now that would be a train to behold!

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Originally posted by SD60M:
Did any of the companies do the ES44 or SD70ACe in the "Belle" paint scheme??

The only Brunswick Green I would ever stoop to own....



RM

Nice photos. I see those hoppers and locos in the KCS yard here in KC. The engine facility is pretty neat as well.

KCS buisnees train through the Rockies photos

I really like the colors of the KCS.
Here are some shots from a local railfan that drove up to Rockies to shoot these cars headed west to the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.
Same stunning paint scheme, the Black looks great on the white of the snow.
KCS cars were parked for CP rail for the duration of the Olympics downtown with other CP buisness cars and invited guests stayed on these. CP was a sponsor of the Olympics.

KCS Grain Train..................looks great!

Regards,
Swafford

Sweet shot Frank. Just beautiful.

This special run from Mr. Thatcher is going to be a real winner. If I wasn't building an earthworm BNSF version, I would be in for 30 of these.

Wow.. 30 of them.
$71.95
x 30
---------
$2,158.50

Wow.. 24 of them.

$71.95
x 24
----------
$1726.80

More power to you that can afford these at this price. Anyone selling their
MTH Six packs of these cars?

Good Day,

Just a reminder, now is the time to order your KCS Grain Train!

As you know, AMHobbies is offering an Exclusive Special Run Kansas City Southern Trinity hopper in 4 road #’s. If there is sufficient demand Bob has indicated he will run 8 road #’s on the Special Run Kansas City Southern hoppers.

The artwork for the available road names can be seen on the Atlas O web site at http://www.atlaso.com/o5161hopper2.htm and on our Web site http://www.amhobbiesonline.com in the Atlas O Items for Pre-order section. In order to view the artwork on the Atlas site you will need to click on the thumbnail pictures at the top of the page. The artwork for our Kansas City Southern hopper can be seen at http://amhobbies.brinkster.net/kcs.jpg

Regards,
Swafford

Already placed my order with Bob! I'm all in! If I could only find one of the MTH Premier SD70ACes with scale wheels!

quote:

Originally posted by Swafford:
Good Day,

Just a reminder, now is the time to order your KCS Grain Train!

As you know, AMHobbies is offering an Exclusive Special Run Kansas City Southern Trinity hopper in 4 road #’s. If there is sufficient demand Bob has indicated he will run 8 road #’s on the Special Run Kansas City Southern hoppers.

The artwork for the available road names can be seen on the Atlas O web site at http://www.atlaso.com/o5161hopper2.htm and on our Web site http://www.amhobbiesonline.com in the Atlas O Items for Pre-order section. In order to view the artwork on the Atlas site you will need to click on the thumbnail pictures at the top of the page. The artwork for our Kansas City Southern hopper can be seen at http://amhobbies.brinkster.net/kcs.jpg

Regards,
Swafford

The KCS hopper has been selling very well. Right now there is a very good chance that I will do 8 road #'s and will make a decision by the end of this week.

Good Day,

GREAT NEWS from Bob at AMHobbies this morning .............the Kansas City Southern (Exclusive Special Run) Trinity 5161 Hoppers will be offered with 8 road numbers!!!!

Regards,
Swafford

Bob -

How/where are they listed on your website; AM Hobbies, that is?

Thanks!

Alex

Alex,

If you click on the "AM Hobbies Web Site" link in the lower left hand corner of this post you will be directed to the home page on our site. On the left side under the "Shop By Category" section click on "Atlas O Pre-order" and then chose 3-Rail or 2-Rail. The Trinity hoppers are at the top of the page. In order to reserve any cars you can either use the Reserve An Item" tab at the top of the page; send me an E-Mail directly at bob@amhobbiesonline or phone (570-723-1824).

Good Day, 

 

Received notice from UPS this evening that my KCS Hoppers have shipped and should arrive on Friday. JD Trains has fulfilled my order that was submitted to AM Hobbies. I'm anxious to see these hoppers. 

Regards, 

Swafford