I am trying to decide between buying the RMT BEEF AB units with the PEEP passenger set or saving my money for a MTH set pulled by either a K-4 Pacific or semi-scale F-series. In order to help this decision I need to see a photo of the BEEF/PEEP set. If someone could be so kind as to post/send me one I would appreciate it. I would also be interested in any thoughts/disscussion about which set (RMT/MTH) I should get. Thank you.
P.S. My decision is based not only on money but also on the fact that I will more then likely be using the train on a small(4x6) seasonal layout for the forseeable future(4-8 yrs).
I don’t believe they have been made yet.
Line drawings on the ReadyMadeToys.com website though. They look nifty. I wonder if CTT’ll review them, along with the Beefs
I ordered a set of PEEPS in Oct. 06. They were supposed to be available late 06 or early 07. Walter (the owner of RMT) was sitting next to me at the OGR Allentown Meet breakfast in Nov, and said they were still “ironing-out problems”. Just so you know, you may be waiting for ? time. Joe
I don’t believe you will save much money with the RMT Beef / Peep option. Using the prices on RMT site The A-B and a set of cars will cost $260.00. That does not include any track or transformer. You can buy an MTH set http://www.railking1gauge.com/detail.asp?item=30-4186-1 which is an F-3 with protosound 2, 3 cars, transformer and track for $270 on Jim’s Train Shop site. I’m sure you probably can do as well in one of the many Maryland / Deleware Shops.
I am not trying to trash Walter’s products, I have guite a few myself but think for a first set the MTH is a better buy.
Just my opinion. [:-^]
John, I agree with you…but what’s with the yellow paint sceme on the MTH Santa Fe set? I’d think most people would want the traditional red/silver. Joe
One thing I’ve noticed, is that RMT is not above the other major players in the 3-rail train business as far as delays go. Which of course, means having capital to work on tooling and pay for production runs. Let it suffice to say, running a model train company - large or small - is no easy proposition these days.
The RMT PEEP has had delays as has the BANG S-4 of which actual artwork is months behind being posted. Even the RMT figures and the 2-bay hopper pushed ahead of other previously announced products as far as release and availability. Those products probably didn’t involve as much development costs, so it made sense for RMT to push them ahead.
The only thing that concerns me about the PEEP is if it has the identical chassis mechanism as does the BEEP, which means it will probably be an excellent engine for loop running, but not so good for running through switches as is unfortunately the case with the BEEP. The RMT BUDDY fares far better in this department and for the money, is an excellent running and looking unit.
I’m more anxious to see what is being done with the S-4 BANG and to see that one available, and MAYBE in a somwwhat current road like Conrail or Norfolk Southern… the customers who buy these sorts of locos are not as persnickity over precise prototypical accuracy.
As far as Santa Fe, not my roadname, but I’d be hot for a ATSF Warbonnet scheme with the large red “BNSF” lettering on the side instead.
Sorry I didn’t specify in my original post. I plan on purchasing a PRR “madison” set no matter which one I buy. I find the back porch thingy really cool.
http://www.mth-railking.com/detail.asp?item=30-6236
So I guess I’ll just wait till the PEEP’s come out. Which is fine for me. I am a patient man.
This set of “short” Railking Madison cars is neat…I loved them from the first time I saw them. But they are hard to find, without buying the whole K4 set (I don’t like the “toy like” look of the engine as much as I like the cars).
The problem with the PEEPS is that you can’t buy add-on coaches.
Bouht two of them and am very pleased with their quality and detail.