Originally Posted by Rob Pisani:
Originally Posted by rdunniii:
If Rob or Paul are still watching this thread, will these car have 125 ton trucks with scale 38" wheels at the articulated joints?
Yes, and you can see the difference between the 33" wheels (outer 70-ton truck) and 38" wheels in this photo.
Rob,
Thank you for the photo & for continuing to watch this site.
My question is if Atlas has considered providing a simple renumbering system for it's roster of trains.especially freight? I've encountered many times,being able to find the type car I'm looking for,but having it be in 3 rail with the same car # I have in 2 rail. Being able to change a digit or 2 would be a BIG help. Plus,I bought 3 blocks of 4 car #s in each block,of Atlas' upcoming 5161 cvd grain hoppers. It sure would be nice to be able to buy some numbers to change these car numbers into other numbers other than the 4 provided by Atlas.
Atlas only did 2 different car #s for their CSX 4750's,of which I now have 9 cars,thinking about waiting for a new run of them,or buying a few more of the old stock. The detail on those CSX cars wasn't nearly as good as on the LN/Family Lines 4750 that was done at about the same time. The LN/FLS hopper was 100% on in every way-FANTASTIC detail in accordance with the prototype it was modeled after. Every 4750 I've seen has CAUTION:NO SIDE LADDERS,on the ends of the cars,plus detail on the inside slope sheet ends of the cars.
How about some GP40-2's&or38-2s to pull our freights with? These,I know are used only,atleast in modern times,as the motive power in local freights or on work trains more than anything else.
In your opinion,how likely would you say Atlas is willing to do the 4750s represented here,from the 80s & beyond.
Thanks a million,
Al Hummel