Finally after years of badgering the mfg's, the GE 44T locomotive is being made[Thanks to Bachmann first stepping up to the plate]. So now begs the question what other diesel locomotives does O gauge fans want to be brought to market?
I vote for the following:
Any others?
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Actually, the problem is that we have more "popular" diesels (and steamers and even electrics) than I would like, and too few interesting units modeled.
Baldwin "Baby-face" units - used by NYC, GM&O, CNJ - including double-enders (I'll
take one of each of those.
GE steam-turbine-electric; Art-Deco - a steamer that looks like a diesel.
Lima switchers and road switchers - they did sell these before the "merger" with Baldwin; the NYC had them. Looked like a cross between an Alco and a Baldwin, and were the equal of both. Rare; interesting. We have the Lima Transfer, already, to go with them.
Here are a couple:
How about that huge center cab Baldwin?
How about a re-tooled MTH SD7/SD9, and the GP7/GP9?
GP50
Finally after years of badgering the mfg's, the GE 44T locomotive is being made[Thanks to Bachmann first stepping up to the plate]. So now begs the question what other diesel locomotives does O gauge fans want to be brought to market?
I vote for the following:
Any others?
Great picks!!
Actually, the problem is that we have more "popular" diesels (and steamers and even electrics) than I would like, and too few interesting units modeled.
Baldwin "Baby-face" units - used by NYC, GM&O, CNJ - including double-enders (I'll
take one of each of those.
GE steam-turbine-electric; Art-Deco - a steamer that looks like a diesel.
Lima switchers and road switchers - they did sell these before the "merger" with Baldwin; the NYC had them. Looked like a cross between an Alco and a Baldwin, and were the equal of both. Rare; interesting. We have the Lima Transfer, already, to go with them.
F-M Erie Builts and both wheel arrangements of C-Liners.
I know MTH is soon to make the C-Liners. But I run Command Control only.
Lionel, where are you?
An Electro-Motive 300hp Model 40 industrial switcher would add a nice touch. At scale it would only be 6" long.
The GP9 rebuilt with a new low-nose cabin that is scale proportioned would be good.
The B23-7 and B30-7 in various configurations are distinct models.
Andrew
For O Gauge the Lionel "GP20" is the GP9 with a low-nose, but it is not a fine scale model.
Andrew
For O Gauge the Lionel "GP20" is the GP9 with a low-nose, but it is not a fine scale model.
Andrew
Once again, being sick of all of those EMD SW's, I would like to see an ALCO T6:
An excellent choice. However, if it was produced, they probably would NOT offer it in N&W. Murphy's Law you know.
F-M Erie Builts and both wheel arrangements of C-Liners.
Atlas O and MTH both made Erie-Builts.
This is the third time MTH is offering C-Liners.
Rusty
Alco HH660.
I know it isn't much and they, at first glance don't appear different. Since there are a lot of SW9's and SW12's available. The SW7 isn't much of a change. The Montour RR. had a few SW7's
Locomotives that are common or locomotives that are seen is highly populated regions of North America?
Andrew
A B30-7 or B36-7 in Seaboard System and CSX road names would be nice. Another popular locomotive would be a low nose GP9. A lot of various Railroads from class I's to short lines had them and there is probably enough of a demand to warrant the cost of the new tooling.
Anything that's a Brookville locomotive, but particularly the DES-70B. From their website:
Once again, being sick of all of those EMD SW's, I would like to see an ALCO T6:
An excellent choice. However, if it was produced, they probably would NOT offer it in N&W. Murphy's Law you know.
Actually, a Chesapeake & Western T6 would be even better.
Much more character than some ol' SW...no matter what number you put behind it!
I'll gladly take at least 2 powered units of these:
Lionel sold the GP's last year.
Ro may still have a few left?
Many of those cars have been made in O.
Love that video. I have 97% of those items. 
Vision Line DD40AX.
Good Day Passenger Train Collector,
A Vision Line Union Pacific DDA40X is a fantastic suggestion!..............and for a little color these fantasy color scheme! Just think how many cars this engine could pull with all 8 axles powered!
Regards,
Swafford
Where is the CF7 popular?
Where is the CF7 common?
Does the CF7 operate in highly populated areas or on rarely seen branchlines?
Andrew
Another vote for U-boats and four-axle Alco Century engines. U30Bs were all over the place back in their day. I'd ask for C424 over C430, as they were a bit more popular. Plus I've always wanted one or two of these:
Where is the CF7 popular?
Where is the CF7 common?
Does the CF7 operate in highly populated areas or on rarely seen branchlines?
Andrew
I would love it if Lionel or MTH made a version of the Lehigh Valley Black Diamond Engine. I know Weaver made them but they're rare and still hold their value extremely well. Probably b/c they're brass.
The Lehigh Valley Black Diamond is not a Diesel-Electric Locomotive.
Andrew
This is a Lehigh Valley ALCo C628 diesel-electric locomotive.
How popular is the DDA40X?
Who is actually going to run them on an O Gauge track layout?
Vision Line DD40AX.
Really like this one.
Alco C636
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