Possible GGD/3rd Rail ATSF El Capitan Hi-Levels - Interested?

Since I have the 1 of 18 total of two runs of Amtrak El Capitan, I would only be interested in any add on Amtrak cars to compliment the upcoming Superliner1 sets for phase II and phase III.

And of course, I can't wait for Sunset to announce SDP40F's!

Good luck with your endeavor!

I would love to see the GGD el cap cars re-run but if Scott could for this run do a combined Super Chief/ El Capitan set w/ add-ons & then the Amtrak Southwest limited (which is basically the same exact consist as the SC/ El Capitan).

I think that would be incredible & a great compliment to the upcoming Amtrak SDP40F & Santa Fe FP45’s

Yes I would love a complete set SF Elcapitans I put in a standby order and never got them.

Why are there 2 of these threads?????

@Shawn_Chronister posted:

Why are there 2 of these threads?????

Wondering the same thing.

Two threads since it's a possible 2 and 3 rail offering. Some folks might not check both sub forums.
Raif

Astonishing models. Absolute miracle we got these built.

Short video in the yard.

I’m even playing the same card as you Amtrak 80s and later guys mixing up 56 Hi-Level cars in my early 60s San Francisco Chief trains. All I need is to get GGD to build us those ex-heavyweight container flat cars they used in the 60s now that would be cool. Yeah the PAs are detailed for late steam era. Oh well

Thank you Erik that is amazing! Gorgeous set!

I would be interested in the set also since I already have the motive power!!!!

I'd like an El Capitan set one day but not at the same time I'm paying for 9 Superliners and 4 P42s.

I'm more a fan of the ATSF Hi-Level cars. I don't know if I could afford a set, but I'd like to see them out there. Now if only I could get a set of MTH 2-rail F-units.

@Dj'sOgaugetrains posted:

I would love to see the GGD el cap cars re-run but if Scott could for this run do a combined Super Chief/ El Capitan set w/ add-ons & then the Amtrak Southwest limited (which is basically the same exact consist as the SC/ El Capitan).

I think that would be incredible & a great compliment to the upcoming Amtrak SDP40F & Santa Fe FP45’s

@Erik C Lindgren posted:

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.

My thoughts are this:

if Scott offered a 6pk El Capitan & a 4pk Super Chief then we have a very nice 10 car base set. It also give those who just want the El Capitan the opportunity to just have that set & add extra coaches & head end cars.

El Capitan could be 1 transition dorm car, (2) step down coaches, 1 coach, 1 lounge, 1 diner

Super Chief could be 1 4-4-2 sleeper, 1 10-6 sleeper, diner, dome lounge.

extras: baggage, RPO, 10-6 sleeper, High level coach, brass big dome, and all cars with the exception of the RPO could also be done in Amtrak phase I.

these are just my thoughts. I emailed Scott as well. I don’t have any special connections or influence with Sunset/ 3rd rail- GGD. I’m just dreaming. Happy new year everyone.

Thanks for all of the highly informed input, folks, please keep the cards and letters coming! More response = more possibility for sales for GGD = more likely we get the stuff we want.

Happy New Year!

RP

@MPC1974 posted:

Thanks for all of the highly informed input, folks, please keep the cards and letters coming! More response = more possibility for sales for GGD = more likely we get the stuff we want.

Happy New Year!

RP

Raif,

I couldn’t find an email listed for you in your profile. Please send me an email. My email address is in my profile.

thank you,

John

Yes.  Would definitely buy these if Scott re-ran them.  I’ve been looking to buy them on the Bay for a while.  Count me in.

I’d go for a complete El Capitan set with loco!

@Robprince posted:

I’d go for a complete El Capitan set with loco!

The E1 A-B is currently on the 3rd rail website and the F3's were just run for  2nd time so what engine are you holding out for?

Just an FYI, the Next Stout Auction  Feb 10th Lot #394 has a set of NINE GGD/SF El Capitan cars going up for auction. Good Luck to those that bid!

@prrhorseshoecurve posted:

Just an FYI, the Next Stout Auction  Feb 10th Lot #394 has a set of NINE GGD/SF El Capitan cars going up for auction. Good Luck to those that bid!

They found a good home! Hope to see these cars produced again in the future!

@Shawn_Chronister posted:

The E1 A-B is currently on the 3rd rail website and the F3's were just run for  2nd time so what engine are you holding out for?

The locomotives that go best with the hi-level El Cap cars are the F7s.  I missed out on those in ATSF.  I do have a set of first run units in 2 rail and PRR.  Now that my ATSF car fleet has expanded, I wouldn't mind seeing another run of F7s so I can get an proper L-A-B-C set.  Of course if the FP45 takes off first, three of those would do the trick too even if my RPO would not be appropriate for that era train. 

^ F3 A-B-B-A for me or the 3751. Granted an F7 would be perfect but I have not had a chance to add them to the collection yet. Perhaps on a future run.

Would definitely buy a set in 3R.  I buy all SF passenger cars and motive power.  

My GGD dance card is pretty full but this set is pretty unique.  I'd seriously consider it.

A 3rd run of these cars is several years out at best.  The manufacturing dance card is pretty full for the next year or so too!  Later timing works better for me as I'm out of space to store trains in my current house anyway. 

GGD El Cap eight car, 3R set is available from the estate of the former treasurer of my train club.  Email me (address in profile) and I'll put you in touch with the fellow handling train sales.

I had all 12 of my El Capitan listed for sale on here and got no takers. The sold on the bay instead. Doesn't seem like too many people are REALLY interested in them.

@Laidoffsick posted:

I had all 12 of my El Capitan listed for sale on here and got no takers. The sold on the bay instead. Doesn't seem like too many people are REALLY interested in them.

I appreciate the Bay listing.

We’ll call it the Carolina Capitan!