I'm probably going to get just a few cars. I liked the NS A44C6M's, both the regular ones and the black and silver ones. A couple of things I'm just not understanding are they make 2 UP AC6000's both in 2 cab#'s. Yet none of the CSX's are being made in different cab#'s. The BNSF GS-4, nice, but no passenger cars?
Bill
I made a similar post without knowing there had been one made. The Black River SD9 is basically all I want. And the earlier LV 112 from last year. Or was that in 2017 V1?
I'm not excited. Pretty much the same old, same old but with higher prices.
Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one. 
Not a thing. No EJ&E but many of the same old same old. Save for the next catalog! Joe
I am ordering all of the premier NJT equipment and rolling stock with the exception of the E8's. I've already calculated what I am expected to spend lol.
Big_Boy_4005 posted:Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one.
Elliott:
I hope that I'm not going to be sorry that I asked this....why wouldn't you just purchase a DCS less buying all the stuff you are going to have to buy and then sell the PS3 stuff??? Lots of folks have both the Lionel and MTH command....????
I was really hoping for a return of their C&O Kanawhas
John C. posted:Big_Boy_4005 posted:Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one.
Elliott:
I hope that I'm not going to be sorry that I asked this....why wouldn't you just purchase a DCS less buying all the stuff you are going to have to buy and then sell the PS3 stuff??? Lots of folks have both the Lionel and MTH command....????
Have you seen the man's layout? I imagine it would be a little work to wire the layout for DCS!!!!
Goshawk posted:John C. posted:Big_Boy_4005 posted:Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one.
Elliott:
I hope that I'm not going to be sorry that I asked this....why wouldn't you just purchase a DCS less buying all the stuff you are going to have to buy and then sell the PS3 stuff??? Lots of folks have both the Lionel and MTH command....????
Have you seen the man's layout? I imagine it would be a little work to wire the layout for DCS!!!!
I usually might suggest just getting DCS running on a loop of track instead of everything. In this case, even that would take a little more cash and effort than the average layout.
The RK Imperial PRR B6 0-6-0 interests me, especially since it says it is 1:48 in the specs. Waiting to see what the street price will be.7
Goshawk posted:John C. posted:Big_Boy_4005 posted:Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one.
Elliott:
I hope that I'm not going to be sorry that I asked this....why wouldn't you just purchase a DCS less buying all the stuff you are going to have to buy and then sell the PS3 stuff??? Lots of folks have both the Lionel and MTH command....????
Have you seen the man's layout? I imagine it would be a little work to wire the layout for DCS!!!!
Yes I have. All you do is cable the systems together. Re-wire is not needed.
GREAT NORTHERN Heavyweight Pacific
BNSF Warbonnet GP60M
Other...
What am I getting? The new Lionel Brass/DC ATSF Mike!
Possibly.
Mikado 4501 posted:I can't wait to see how many people will argue that the R&N 425's headlight should be in the center and not on top of the boiler.
I was hoping to see a RK Imperial version. Will the R&N' red lined bell be placed on the top/front of the boiler since the catalog shows it aft the stack and although the other road-name pacific models on that page show the bell positioned on the top/front of the boiler. I also hope MTH is more thorough proofing all pre-production artwork and models so that they are not embarrassed by another R&N misspelling.
Glad to see RJ Corman make the cut, but it would have been nicer to see their more prevalent road power instead of the switcher. Wonder if MTH will use a glossy red finish?
Nothing looks good to me this time... i also just ordered the new brass hybrid lionel atsf mike
NOTHING!!!!
Any new and different Western prairie road steam (not UP/ATSF)? Steam era cars for those roads? Well, I will look, when I get a paper copy.
I wouldn't mind getting the Warbonnet BNSF GP60M, but I doubt that I will.
They incorrectly stated in the catalog that Maersk is a German shipping company, should have been Danish shipping company. Just sayin'.
Larry
PSAP2010 posted:I wouldn't mind getting the Warbonnet BNSF GP60M, but I doubt that I will.
They incorrectly stated in the catalog that Maersk is a German shipping company, should have been Danish shipping company. Just sayin'.
Larry
For a few years in the 1940s they were German.... Just sayin'.
(Is it too soon for WWII jokes?)
Not sure about the 425 RN Wrong smoke box front and I thought the 425 was a light pacific, maybe MTH will change the front, if so I will get one.
GP-60 Maersk
Reading and Northern tank car.
O yea, I have to get one each of all the new tooled engines.
This new catalog is amazing. My bank account is going be drained quick on this one.
Nothing from MTH this time around.
John C. posted:Goshawk posted:John C. posted:Big_Boy_4005 posted:Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one.
Elliott:
I hope that I'm not going to be sorry that I asked this....why wouldn't you just purchase a DCS less buying all the stuff you are going to have to buy and then sell the PS3 stuff??? Lots of folks have both the Lionel and MTH command....????
Have you seen the man's layout? I imagine it would be a little work to wire the layout for DCS!!!!
Yes I have. All you do is cable the systems together. Re-wire is not needed.
John, there is another reason. I'm going to be doing "live action" computer control. That means the computer can tell a train to start, stop, speed up, slow down, in real time. Nothing pre programmed, all based on track conditions ahead. That is not possible with DCS, because the command codes are not published as with TMCC/Legacy or even DCC. I have no desire to open that DCS can of worms. It is much easier to just change them out from the get-go. I may have to rethink those MP15's. Executive decision pending.
There is also a deeper philosophical reason having to do with Mike Wolf and his entry into the command market years ago. My grudge can last a long time, but my desire for some unique pieces has me on the fence.
At a quick glance, nothing really got me excited.
I'm buying all of those Atlas F units that are flooding the market...
Jeff C
Hot Water posted:Nothing.
DITTO.
Maybe some RailKing Army Heavyweights...
Peter
Big_Boy_4005 posted:John C. posted:Goshawk posted:John C. posted:Big_Boy_4005 posted:Oh crap, it looks like I'll be violating one of my long standing rules on this catalog. I'm going to break down and buy some MTH engines. They will all have to be converted to TMCC, so at some point I will have PS3 electronics for sale. Probably three units.
Gotta have the Northstar Rail set (one engine and all 6 cars), the CP and Soo MP15AC's, and just the Superliner phase IV add on coaches and sleeper to match my existing and beef up an Empire Builder set to a near proper consist (9 cars). I can live without the CP holiday train.
List is around 2K, early buy price around $1600 maybe. I passed on volume one.
Elliott:
I hope that I'm not going to be sorry that I asked this....why wouldn't you just purchase a DCS less buying all the stuff you are going to have to buy and then sell the PS3 stuff??? Lots of folks have both the Lionel and MTH command....????
Have you seen the man's layout? I imagine it would be a little work to wire the layout for DCS!!!!
Yes I have. All you do is cable the systems together. Re-wire is not needed.
John, there is another reason. I'm going to be doing "live action" computer control. That means the computer can tell a train to start, stop, speed up, slow down, in real time. Nothing pre programmed, all based on track conditions ahead. That is not possible with DCS, because the command codes are not published as with TMCC/Legacy or even DCC. I have no desire to open that DCS can of worms. It is much easier to just change them out from the get-go. I may have to rethink those MP15's. Executive decision pending.
There is also a deeper philosophical reason having to do with Mike Wolf and his entry into the command market years ago. My grudge can last a long time, but my desire for some unique pieces has me on the fence.
Okay Elliott. Thank you...that makes sense about codes...you are running a much more complex operation than me. I attempt to keep everything as basic as possible for a number of reasons. If the opportunity arises, I will hopefully one day be there with you to see it in action. You have a spectacular project. I'm hoping that one day it will be professionally recorded. I will be the first one in line for a copy!
I MAY, MAY, break down and get the Lionel control as well myself. I have told myself I will buy nothing but MTH PS3 DCS. Thus far, I have stuck to it. Hopefully, Lionel/Atlas won't come up with something I can't resist. There is still a ton of MTH Premier engines I want to buy and they carry a lot of Great Northern, BN and BNSF (Yes Amtrak) all the roads in Marias Pass.
I saw several items I wanted the first time through the new catalog. MTH has gotten to me again!
The only 'MUST have' so far is the Kansas City trolly. The Premier Christmas train is very tempting as well.
There are several more 'sure would like to haves' though. Those will have to be whittled down somewhat before placing my order to keep the budget somewhat in check. The MTH RTR catalog already has some of the budget.
I like the ALP-46 and corresponding bombardier passenger cars ... which to me look different and unusual. Perhaps it's been offered before but it is new to me. I like the Traxx and Taurus on the european side. Well surprise, these all look similar... The longer american freight engine I like because at 19.5" ... it's longer than my SD70ace.
Btw someone posted above about control systems. I have both. One I bought new, the other used. Something like colgate and crest... they both work & do about the same thing, flavors very a little, packaging, ...
And just to round it all out: it's on my x-mas wish list to get a DCC control system...
I have to agree with RTR12 there are w few things that I would like to order from MTH catalog. I like the Long Island, NJ transit and Amtrak trains and passenger cars. This will be my first order out of the catalog ever.
Definitely the Phase IV Auto Train autoracks.
Still on the fence about the Superliner set. My Auto Train does lack a Sightseer Lounge though...
Might be some other odds and ends in there that I'd be interested in.
---PCJ
My wallet is safe...
![[Image: closed_wallet.jpg]](http://www.climatechangedispatch.com/images/pics4/closed_wallet.jpg)
Definitely lots of things I am interested in, NJ Transit, Metra, others.
Still no Viewliners, no original Auto Train cars to finish what they started years ago with carriers only, no SP bloody nose covered wagons.
Mikado 4501 posted:I can't wait to see how many people will argue that the R&N 425's headlight should be in the center and not on top of the boiler.
That is one of the big reasons I'm not interested in it. It's the wrong colors for that headlight placement.
Besides, I'd prefer it's current scheme.
I think I will get the R&N coaches though, for the custom 425 I want to do.
Nothing this time. Will upgrade a couple older pieces instead.
NS AC4400CW
CP Christmas Train in Premier
E8's when they redo those trucks with the blind wheel in the center!
finally some Coke cars again
maybe more Amtrak Auto racks
NJ Transit Baywindow caboose
Maybe the Commodore Vanderbilt for under the tree
This is what I have to get eventually.
The Missabe SD9 diesel
The DM&IR ore cars and caboose
THE ROCK PS-2-CD covered hopper
The SOO caboose.
The SOUNDER F59PHI diesel loco
SOO LINE 40' Steel Sided Reefer 6-car set
K-Resin Phillips 66 Covered Hopper
Chessie System ACF Center Flow covered hoppers
ILLINOIS CENTRAL GULF auto carrier
FRISCO Auto Carrier
Rio Grande Waffle box car
FRISCO waffle box car
Hillsdale County box car
The CP Rail flat car with CP Ships 20' containers
The Northern Pacific ACF Center Flow covered hopper
Andrew
Amtrak superliners.
Still waiting for MTH to do ACS64 in Amtrak livery.
Access to this requires an OGR Forum Supporting Membership
