ive noticed recently that mth is only offering one B unit on most of thier premier models instead of 2 different numbers, like they used to, anyone know why? Or is the dummy b units item number have 2 different cab numbers like the powered units used to?
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A quick glance shows two numbers for the CN and CGW F's, didn't check any others.
BobbyD posted:A quick glance shows two numbers for the CN and CGW F's, didn't check any others.
Check the premier alco PAs. I like to have a ABBA set, one B looks a bit off for me.
Allan Loczy posted:BobbyD posted:A quick glance shows two numbers for the CN and CGW F's, didn't check any others.
Check the premier alco PAs. I like to have a ABBA set, one B looks a bit off for me.
With the all power built into a single unit, it seems the railroads ran them as A-A or A-B-A sets. Cannot recall if I've seen a regular assignment with four of them and the last image is the only one I could locate. Not sure if it was a common event or not , it says it was taken in 1966. We don't model the worn out era so that is of no interest to me.
https://www.thedieselshop.us/AlcoPA.HTML
Since there were so few PB's built compared to the PA's that is another thing against it from a manufacturer standpoint. Don't forget that on a layout an A-B-B-A set of ALCO's is around six feet long without a train and many (most?) simply don't have the space for it. Good luck in your search, you could always change the number yourself.
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