Precision Craft Models has announced its product releases for the rest of 2005 and early 2006. In N scale the firm will be releasing Electro-Motive Division (EMD) E3, E6, E8, and E9 diesel locomotives (winter 2005-spring 2006); Pennsylvania RR (PRR) class M1a and M1b 4-8-2 steam locomotives; and Norfolk & Western class H2a hoppers.
Precision Craft’s HO scale releases include Reading class T1 4-8-4 steam locomotives (summer 2005); PRR class I1 2-10-0 Decapod steam locomotives (winter 2005); die-cast metal Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 Big Boy steam locomotives (winter 2005); Alco FA-1 and FB-1 diesel locomotives (winter 2005); Baltimore & Ohio class P-7 4-6-2 steam locomotives (winter 2005); Alco PA and PB diesel locomotives (winter 2005); EMD F3, SD7, and SD9 diesel locomotives (winter 2005); Southern Pacific class AC-12 Cab Forward 4-8-8-2 steam locomotives (winter 2005); and Norfolk & Western class CF wood-side center-cupola cabooses (winter 2005). In narrow gauge, Precision Craft Models will be releasing Galloping Goose rail buses in On2-1/2 and On3.
It’s about time somebodycame out with the Reading T1 in plastic! These engines are some of the most famous steamers out there, thanks to their many fantrip roles. I clearly remember them in both AFT and Chessie paint, and will definitely be getting one (even though I have no “use” for one!)
I’ve been saying that all along, with 5 different schemes it has appeal to those who model any era from the mid 40’s to present day.
Hopefully there will be more than one number in the original freight scheme - both my father-in-law and I each want one.
While I am absolutely giddy over the prospect of an American Freedom Train painted T-1, can you tell me where to find more information on this? The Precision Craft site makes no mention of it …
Sorry about the reference not listed. It is on the Model Railroad New section in this very web page. The web page is not linked, but you can paste it or go to the MR section.
All Precision Craft Models HO and N scale locomotives will be equipped with the new Electronic Solutions Ulm U.S. prototype LokSound sound and control system (a story we first reported in the May 2005 issue of Model Railroader). According to an advertisement from PCM, the LokSound system features include: greater speaker wattage; locomotives automatically sense whether the locomotive is on a DC or Digital Command Control (DCC) operated layout; and simple user upgrades from PCM Web site. The firm will also offer the DC Master to activate the whistle or horn, bell, and control volume on DC layouts.
In addition, Broadway Limited Imports has announced the release dates for many of its models, including the GE AC6000CW (summer 2005), Alco RSD-15 (fall 2005), and HO scale California Zephyr (fall 2005).
E-e-e-e-xcellent. Always glad to hear about new and interesting models on the horizon. I’m leery of those release dates though. Sounds too good to be true, especially if this is a new(?) manufacturer.
Some folks don’t care for the Chessie Steam Special paint job… one quote from a recent Trains article said the locomotive “looked like it had been attacked by the Easter bunny”. However, as a Chessie fan I loved it… and I want one!
My LHS reports his “Distributors” have absolutely no information on this developing story. Usually the distributors are all over a new product. Oh well. The saving of stray and extra dollars has already started.
MR broke the story and the local shops are only reading about it like we are. The local distributors should start hearing about these products in a few months as PCM starts up advertising phase. IF this story had come out on April 1st, I would have ignored it.
I like the Big Boys and own ten or so of them, never actually counted, but why would I want another one. I agree with some of the other comments, we need EM1’s and DM&IR M4’s and a few other engines like the NP Z 8. It must be some sort of a cult, you must make a 4000 if you are serious in business.
After reading Burlington John’s link to MR Express, I have to ask why these guys are rehashing locos that have already been put out by BLI? A Pennsy Mountain, SP Cab Forward… What gives?
I agree with what has been said above there are so many other locos the market is clamouring for.
A Z-8 has my vote!