What would you like to see from Williams in 2012?

WBB: If you want a high end line, go for it. Just have a KISS line for the rest of us.

I solved the WB horn/bell problem by installing the MRC sound package - for less than $20. Not only do I have a choice of four horns but four prime movers. Plus a decent sounding bell.

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This one would be nice and would use an existing mech.
http://www.davesrailpix.com/odds/ny/htm/syr26.htm

That would work. Or maybe an affordable model of the New Orleans Perley Thomas cars:



Jeff C

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Originally posted by leikec:

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This one would be nice and would use an existing mech.
http://www.davesrailpix.com/odds/ny/htm/syr26.htm

That would work. Or maybe an affordable model of the New Orleans Perley Thomas cars:



Jeff C

I guess we won't be seeing my idea come about. Yours has HOME RUN potential. Just think, one of the only surviving classic trolley systems in America and a car which operated on the iconic Desire St. line (soon to be reopened)
***TRIVIA***
Did you know that the Thomas Built school bus Co. is the descendent of the Perley Thomas Car Co?

More roadnames for the 4-6-0's. For starters, PRR, PRSL, and MILW Road.

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Originally posted by baumman:
I solved the WB horn/bell problem by installing the MRC sound package - for less than $20. Not only do I have a choice of four horns but four prime movers. Plus a decent sounding bell.

Can this be activated with transformer controls or do you need a special controller? 20 bucks sounds (pun??) like a deal.

Pete

I left something off my wish list . I too would like the return of the shiny finish just so we'd have something different from all the Matte stuff everyone makes.

I would also like some backhead detail instead of the flywheel sticking out.
that one is a "pretty please".

David

Like to see the radio antenna added to the 1st generation PRR diesels.

I'd like to see the Conrail bi-centennial paint scheme on the Williams traditional size GG-1s. Currently that scheme is only available on their scale GG-1s.

I'd also like to see the "wave" paint scheme on their Amtrak Genesis locomotives.
I believe Williams announced that they would do that paint scheme but so far I haven't seen it.

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I guess we won't be seeing my idea come about. Yours has HOME RUN potential. Just think, one of the only surviving classic trolley systems in America and a car which operated on the iconic Desire St. line (soon to be reopened)
***TRIVIA***
Did you know that the Thomas Built school bus Co. is the descendent of the Perley Thomas Car Co?

I didn't know that.


Perhaps I should buy one of the MTS brass models--that's sure to prompt someone into making the Perley Thomas model in plastic.

Jeff C

Forget command control but add a standardized socket so that a person could easily plug in their own command control electronics. Something like what is done in the smaller scales with DCC sockets. The only problem is to get manufactures to agree on a standard.

Offer your GP9 in the Amtrak pumpkin orange scheme.

Undec locos would be good.

An interurban coach or combine. We have trolleys from almost every manufacturer but no interurbans. Pick a standard design that could have been used on a number of systems.

Martin Z

The Jersey Central GG1s in 027

a Northern Pacific 44 tonner


rat

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Originally posted by ratpak:
The Jersey Central GG1s in 027

a Northern Pacific 44 tonner


rat

CNJ GG1s?

yep.

rat

Somebody will correct me, but I think there were 3. Just like the wisemen.


rat

VIA Rail Canada F3 set with 60 foot aluminum cars.

How about some inexpensive scale freight cars?
Heavier scale steam locomotives.
Their streetcars are great how about some pcc or lrv.

George

Any new steam loco that runs as slowly and as smoothly as the new Baldwin ten-wheel they brought out!

The EMD GP series diesel with GP7 details:

Detroit, Toledo & Ironton GP7

Illinois Terminal GP7

Chicago & Eastern Illinois GP7

Detroit & Toledo ShoreLine GP7

Soo Line GP7 with correct graphics and road numbers from the Soo Line Historical & Technical Society.

C&EI box car

Detroit & Toledo ShoreLine box car

ITC flat car

Illiniois Central 1990's gondola

Detroit, Toledo & Ironton streamlined cupola Caboose

Chicago & Eastern Illinois streamlined cupola Caboose


Chicago & North Western GE DASH 9 powered and non-powered diesels with new 8600 series road number in the same style as actual 1980-1995 CNW numbering.



Andrew

Falcon Service

The only Green & Gold that Williams can offer for the Grand Trunk Western are F3 A Units 9006-9027, because that other model is a GP7. Lionel and MTH make great GP9s. What about a Grand Trunk Western GP9 Green & Gold Train Set made by MTH?

Grand Trunk Western former D&TS GP7s in the GTW 6041-6050 series painted Blue, Red & white.

Grand Trunk Western NW2 switcher in the GTW 7966-7974 number series and the 1950's and 1970's paint schemes.

Andrew

O27 Alcos in NH scheme added to the Golden Memories line.

A different caboose. Make it a wooden one.

Boston and Maine O27 passenger cars.

I don't think that most guys who buy a Williams GP9 are really counting rivets and louvers as to whether it is a GP7 or a GP9. You can't be too picky for less than $150. They are a nice representative model of the early GP's.

Shiny paint? Really? Don't make me buy more Dullcote, please.

Even the Revered Lionel used satin to matte paint most of the time.

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Originally posted by BARailroad:
I don't think that most guys who buy a Williams GP9 are really counting rivets and louvers as to whether it is a GP7 or a GP9. You can't be too picky for less than $150. They are a nice representative model of the early GP's.

Nobody is being picky but I am sick of people in charge saying they can't run a GP7 scheme on their GP9. The GP9 is actually based on a GP7, just like the GP7 that Bachmann offers in HO Scale. They can run the GP7 schemes on the GEEP because it really is a GP7.

Andrew

This paint job on the FP45:

And FWIW I prefer the old shiny paint Williams used to use. I have been lucky and scored a few pieces it and I try to keep an eye out for more. I have heard they got a lot of complaints and that is why they changed it.

This what I want from Williams by Bachmann:

1. Keep doing what you are doing..it works and is profitable

2. The suggestion of adding a plug so that a command system board may be added has merit; but in keeping with simple and inexpensive, how about a pair of hook-up wires with caps.

3. Unmarked versions. You already do that with your other products so you already know how to do it.

4. Offer upgraded sound and horn boards for separate sale. The MRC product would be a good choice.

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Originally posted by Chris Lonero:
A better sound board. Just a decent sounding horn and bell you have control of instead of the pre recorded signal crossing horn.

I'll also go with that recommendation as well as work towards replacing those awful looking stamped handrails on a number of their diesels. If they could put decent looking wire handrails on their BL2's and SD-45's why can't they do the same on some of their other products?

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Originally posted by oldrob:
I like Williams cheap, just like they are, so NO more electronics. If you want all that stuff buy Lionel or MTH. Williams is about value for the money.

Rob

I agree but would like to have some whistle/horn control.

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Originally posted by dkdkrd:
Re FA's?? YES!! In Wabash AND Ann Arbor Blue/White scheme!

New diework request?? The sloped wall offset cupola caboose that roamed the Ann Arbor, DT&I, Burlington,...et al?

Well, you asked!

Do you think anyone's listening?

KD

P.S.: Better sound? Fine. Electronics for control? NEVER!!! Conventional forever, or lose your value niche!!

I'd go for the FA-1 in Ann Arbor/Wabash for sure! The caboose would be nice too. Also bring back the gray/white/blue paint scheme on the FM Trainmaster, and do the FP-45 in Wisconsin Central.

John

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Originally posted by Norton:

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Originally posted by baumman:
I solved the WB horn/bell problem by installing the MRC sound package - for less than $20. Not only do I have a choice of four horns but four prime movers. Plus a decent sounding bell.

Can this be activated with transformer controls or do you need a special controller? 20 bucks sounds (pun??) like a deal.

Pete

Norton
you can use the transformer to blow the horn and program the sounds, but the $12 remote makes it easier and allows you to access the extra sounds, such as dynamic brakes, air release, and couplers opening/closing. If you're interested be sure to contact MRCRRTECH (Frank) directly. He is MRC's rr sound tech and posts here on the Forum. He will give you a special OGR Forum price on these.

John

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Originally posted by bayshore:
I'd like to see the Conrail bi-centennial paint scheme on the Williams traditional size GG-1s. Currently that scheme is only available on their scale GG-1s.

I agree.

I got on this thread late, but I'm with Stur-it, (Thom) ....make the F-3s in PRR Brunswick Green (DGLE)w/ the single stripe.....AND in Bessemer & Lake Erie orange and black. I, too like the attractive price points and if I want to upgrade to TMCC....I can do it when I want to!

I forgot to add to my post.......
scale up their DDA40X from HO for their first all new diesel loco.

Nicer handrails on their diesels.

Nicer handrails would be nice but....

The stamped ones are like the Timex watch or the pink bunny. they keep on ticking!

It would be nice for some straight answers from William's. I called about the Mikado and they said that there wasn't enough interest to build the engine. I asked about the high price and compared its price to the ten wheeler and they said that I was compareing apples to oranges. Really? The Mikado is a old K-Line mold, how do they justify the price they were asking? It was in the DCS and Trainmaster priceing. No wonder it did not come out it was out of the park to start.

Smoke units. And, yes, I am aware that would add to the cost!

- Mike

I'm a bit late to this one....

MEC and B&M F3's. Keep 'em simple so I can convert 'em to TE when the time comes...

How about 027 Alcos in the 209 New Haven McGinnis paint, a la 1958!
This would mean I could get a decent running set of 209s and not
have to pay $1k for an old clunker with an exploding power truck!
Also. how about a shorty NH EP4 electric with plastic cab to fit on
their traditional sized GG1 guts.

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Originally posted by jaygee:
How about 027 Alcos in the 209 New Haven McGinnis paint, a la 1958!
This would mean I could get a decent running set of 209s and not
have to pay $1k for an old clunker with an exploding power truck!
Also. how about a shorty NH EP4 electric with plastic cab to fit on
their traditional sized GG1 guts.

I would suspect the O-27 FA's in the NH 209 or ATSF Freight 208 dress would fall under the "sell like hotcakes" catagory.

Rusty