shortliner Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 .......so we can look forward to some eyecandy next week - as soon as I see some links I will post them for your pleasure - a new loco is being announced at the meet too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Ah there was me thinking it was Cisco! Â XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 22, 2014 Author Share Posted June 22, 2014 Still awaiting pics from the meet but the surprise model is a GP60 - beeeeutfully detailed too! http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,3444793 if you aren't a member you will only see thumbnails Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 A DODX heavy flat with Abrams load announced as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVSNE Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 A DODX heavy flat with Abrams load announced as well. Who announced that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Who announced that? Â Marty - Albrae Scale Models ( a division of AccuCraft Model Trains) are developing a HO scale RTR DODX Heavy Duty Flatcar for release in 2015. Â The model will have a diecast metal body (like the intermodal spine cars from other manufacturers), plastic 6-wheel buckeye trucks and will have M1 Abrams tanks for loads. Â Â Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVSNE Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks. From my work I know a little about these cars. I also am good friends with a number of Army tankers.... The 40000 series flats are really designed to carry tanks although we (the Navy, that is) have a few that have been specially equipped to carry nuclear loads. I know there's a kit coming along for the 41000 series that is similar, but with two 2-axle trucks. The 41000 series can carry one tank, or two bradleys, two howitzers. etc. The only Navy use is that USMC uses them to carry vehicles. (Marines LOVE to be reminded they're a part of the Navy.....) Folks that want to model a military train will need both types of flat cars as well as the IM 60-fter and a few TTxs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DelawareAndHudson Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 It's true, we're part of the Navy.....the BEST part.........we do appreciate the cross ocean taxi service though    Jason Cook Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 I think $70 including the load sounds pretty fair as well, assuming a reasonable level of detail... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted June 26, 2014 Author Share Posted June 26, 2014 Brian Hicks has posted the first batch of photos here https://www.flickr.com/photos/ckape/with/14322721288/  Elizabeth (Betsy) Allen has posted some here http://www.trainorders.com/discussion/read.php?3,3446862 but you will need to be a member to see them above thumbnail size Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted July 2, 2014 Author Share Posted July 2, 2014 Brian Hicks has posted some more photos here - they are coming through slowly this year  https://www.flickr.com/photos/ckape/sets/72157644905050879/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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