mwb posted:I would have though it pretty obvious - they are popular with older folks compensating for other inadequacies......
Wow.. and here I am with nothing more then a 0-4-0 Steam Locomotive 
Good luck for those "old timers" waiting for the "ultimate" Big Boys, bear in mind George and Dave are no "spring chickens". Just saying!
Its not the size of the loco its how you pull the cars
Matt Makens posted:Its not the size of the loco its how you pull the cars
What? How else does one "pull the cars", if not with a locomotive? Thus, the more cars,,,,,,,,,the bigger the locomotive. At least that's how the real railroads, and I, do it.
Well, this drift is disappointing. I'll check back next week.
bob2 posted:Well, this drift is disappointing. I'll check back next week.
Come on Jack, its not the size that counts its the motion ;-)
Simon Winter posted:Hot Water posted:Matt Makens posted:The title of this thread still bugs me
Same here!
Make it three of us! The models may very well be superb (I hope they are), but until the first model is delivered, I think it is a bit premature to hold a coronation.
I'm from Missouri!
Simon
Fellows, I believe you will get over it! Then maybe some people never grow up.
bob2 posted:Well, this drift is disappointing. I'll check back next week.
You might want to check in on that other forum where they are always on topic. just saying !
Well NW2412, if I ever grow up I'll be grossly disappointed
Matt Makens posted:Well NW2412, if I ever grow up I'll be grossly disappointed
Worst case, you COULD grow up and be like NW2124!
I wasn't complaining about the drift. I like drift. I was complaining about the direction of the drift. We have it at mtj too - after a while you start getting meaningless posts. At least there they are not accompanied by copying the last six posts.
It looks like Stephen is trying to get us back on track, leading into how wonderful these models are (er, will be).
I guess in a way we are all Toy R US kids.
The pilot model for the SD45 are being built now. so if your at he March show in Chicago you should be able to view them.
Stephen
I won't be tasting one since there isn't enough interest in a few "big blue" demos to have that done. Strange, since demos usually sell well.
Yep I'm admitting I want one as a shelf queen.
Next Independance Day film, I'm rooting for the aliens!
Larry
Erik's lumber car will have more detail than the OMI model at about the same price point from the 90"s.
A great value for the money at yesterday's price.
Stephen
Brass is Class!
I want one because the SD45 was a neat loco and the CNW had a couple different versions but I cant afford to get into high end brass locos right now. I mean I can afford it but I dont need to.
nw2124 posted:I guess in a way we are all Toy R US kids.
The possession of and regular exercise of a sense of humor is also good for your health....
The pilot model for the SD45 are being built now. so if your at he March show in Chicago you should be able to view them.
Erik did communicate at the Indy meet that that was the plan, to have the pilot model at Chicago. I look forward to seeing it for a variety of reasons.
Status please, it's been 18 months since this topic was started (May 2015).
Bob Delbridge posted:Status please, it's been 18 months since this topic was started (May 2015).
I think all are waiting to see what is shown in Chicago in March.
You mean they haven't actually surpassed anything yet?
Matt Makens posted:You mean they haven't actually surpassed anything yet?
" Deadlines "
we will be 90 years old when this just hits the going into production stage.
It's always hardest doing something for the first time and it'll take a significant amount of effort to get it done but I'm sure he will and I hope he does. I might actually get one or two if the next one when the time comes and it seems like I have plenty. But then the. Ext one will be smother and faster and the one after that even more so until he gets production running like one of his mechanism.
I have been told that unless I am an active purchaser I am not allowed to comment. Still, it is fun to see this thread pop up now and then.
Matt Makens posted:You mean they haven't actually surpassed anything yet?
but we may get to the next page anyway.......
Bob2, who told you that? I was almost a purchaser but I'm participating
Matt Makens posted:Bob2, who told you that? I was almost a purchaser but I'm participating
Bob likes to play the victim at times; I would be a purchaser but I'm pretty sure one of these will look pretty silly in a pre-1920 setting and then also under the wire, 
Come on Rufus I want mine running with a K37 on the 3 rail south of Alamosa in 1945!
no, for those of you into the post 70's this is going to be amazing. 
Erik C Lindgren posted:Come on Rufus I want mine running with a K37 on the 3 rail south of Alamosa in 1945!
Go for it......if that's what will really float your boat, 
BUMPED!! 
The thread that Never Delivers
Limey posted:
Hot Water posted:
bob2 posted:
I haven't bought a locomotive or a car in maybe a decade. Does that mean I cannot opine on what is currently available?
Yes.
HW is correct: By your own admission your credibility is somewhat undermined. I believe the correct American term isr 'no skin in the game'.
See?
bob2 posted:Limey posted:
Hot Water posted:
bob2 posted:
I haven't bought a locomotive or a car in maybe a decade. Does that mean I cannot opine on what is currently available?Yes.
HW is correct: By your own admission your credibility is somewhat undermined. I believe the correct American term isr 'no skin in the game'.
See?
Very good Mr. Turner. Now you can go back over to MTJ and complain again about how things are here on the OGR Forums.
we may see this if this happens.
In the year 2525
If man is still alive
If woman can survive
They may find
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies
Everything you think, do and say
Is in the pill you took today
In the year 4545
Ain't gonna need your teeth, won't need your eyes
You won't find a thing to chew
Nobody's gonna look at you
In the year 5555
Your arms are hanging limp at your sides
Your legs got nothing to do
Some machine is doing that for you
In the year 6565
Ain't gonna need no husband, won't need no wife
You'll pick your son, pick your daughter too
From the bottom of a long glass tube, whoa
In the year 7510
If God's a-comin' he ought to make it by then
Maybe he'll look around himself and say
Guess it's time for the Judgement day
In the year 8510
God is gonna shake his mighty head then
He'll either say I'm pleased where man has been
Or tear it down and start again, woah woah
In the year 9595
I'm kinda wondering if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
And he ain't put back nothing, woah woah
Now it's been 10, 000 years
Man has cried a billion tears
For what he never knew
Now man's reign is through
But through eternal night
The twinkling of starlight
So very far away
Maybe it's only yesterday
In the year 2525
If man is still alive
If woman can survive
They may thrive
In the year 3535
Ain't gonna need to tell the truth, tell no lies
Written by Richard Lee Evans • Copyright © Peermusic Publishi
well bob, that doesn't sound like a "don't participate in the thread" but you might have more insight into the hobby if you actually participated in the hobby.
a pilot model to show in March.
I look forward to seeing it.
Stephen makes some great points, and I agree with him for the most part. This is a tough market and a first impression is crucial. Plus they have been generous with the updates. I can only cheer for them. Besides how many times have we wished there were more manufacturers making more products, we can't afford to lose manufacturers in O scale!
Very good Santiago, I too cheer for them!
Hot Water posted:Very good Mr. Turner. Now you can go back over to MTJ and complain again about how things are here on the OGR Forums.
When you visit the other forum, Hot Water .... be sociable and say "hi" to everyone.
Anyway ... what is it about model trains that gets some folks angry? It seems a waste of time to me to let a hobby have that effect.
OK...we're all done here. I'm getting dozens of alerts about the various angry and antagonistic posts in this thread by NW2124 and a few other memebrs.
THREAD CLOSED.
If you want to continue to talk about this, someone start a new thread and KEEP IT CIVIL!
