MTH posted their new catalog. To my surprise they listed the SD45s with scale wheels. I'd like to get one on my roster, and maybe try a John S conversion of a SW1500 soon.
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Yeah I wouldn't mind either a BN or the SP daylight scheme. Very nice....then there are those NS heritage units....errr I need mo' $$$$.....
I'll definitely order the daylight 4449 and the NS NYC SD70. They will be my first steam and my first SD70 and I absolutely love both of those units so the timing is perfect.
Funny how MTH and Lionel again are releasing the same or "similar" versions of railroad equipment? 
Originally Posted by SANTIAGOP23:
I'll definitely order the daylight 4449 and the NS NYC SD70. They will be my first steam and my first SD70 and I absolutely love both of those units so the timing is perfect.
I love running the MTH ACes. They have an air release sound when accelerating that just sounds plain cool, pulling a large train up to track speed. The horn sound always drove me a little nuts. I finally got used to it. I really like the idea of a NYC ACe. Now it's more realistic with the NS Heritage program.
Nothing really catches my eye,
Although I am more into vintage tinplate, my curiosity and hope that something interesting and new will show up, always keeps me looking at catalogs. A habit since childhood. Either I have been in the hobby too long or I am suffering from Deja Vu as the it seems the same short list of products keep being revolving around like a merry go round, as fine a product as they probably all are. The quality is there... but old choices predominate. Too many familiar faces. How many times does a customer buy the same engine over and over again, or for that matter, buy new when you can get the same thing used for cheaper? I understand playing it safe but this is a bit silly. How about a new Whitcomb? Some decent interurbans or steeple cabs (Class C or D) to run freights on Superstreets? How about some of the B&O experimental steam engines? How about a decent car float? How about a light rail vehicle? How about a rail grinder? The list seems endless. I am not going to lose any sleep over this but the list seems stalemated.
The scale wheel, fixed pilot MTH SD45 had coupler height mounting issues. A Kadee coupler ended up to low and removing material from the pilot is no easy task.
I'm still waiting for a 2-6-2 Praire or a light USRA 2-10-2. Bring the SD7 up to todays standards. Electroliner had many good suggestions.
A lot of stuff I want but I might be lucky to order one thing. Will have to decide between the CSX es44 with the new [..CSX..] logo or the Conrail and N&W Heritage Units. Plus the CSX coal porter set looks great! Man I really wish school didnt steal all my money, I would rather have an SP GS-4 Daylight than a crap load of Calc III homework!
Oh man and the Ohio Central Geep!!!!!!
In for a pair of ATSF GP35's. Thinking about a European steam passenger train.
Wonder why the Genesis diesels aren't offered in a scale wheels version? Although I see they are 3/2 compatible.
If this is still the case would the new Kadee Underset shank couplers work? Kadee #747
Originally Posted by Soo Nut:
The scale wheel, fixed pilot MTH SD45 had coupler height mounting issues. A Kadee coupler ended up to low and removing material from the pilot is no easy task.
I'm still waiting for a 2-6-2 Praire or a light USRA 2-10-2. Bring the SD7 up to todays standards. Electroliner had many good suggestions.
http://mthtrains.com/content/20-20294-2
I wish there was a CSX version. I think this will fit in nicely with my BNSF intermodal train. If the pilots need work, I've been there many times. Got to be better than converting a three rail.
I've been thinking that maybe a couple of SF GPs would be cool. I always go for the big six axled and overlook the obvious
Originally Posted by Mike DeBerg:
Wonder why the Genesis diesels aren't offered in a scale wheels version? Although I see they are 3/2 compatible.
Ah sugar, I didn't even catch that. My other Genesis is still waiting for pilot conversion.
