Looking to gauge the response. Is anyone interested in an O gauge U25C? I am hoping to pressure MTH into making one since they already have the truck side frames from the E44 and E33 electrics as well as the fuel tank from the U25C and U30C models.
HEre are some sample paint schemes:
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I like GE U-Boats........
I have two I'd like myself.
A U-18 loco and a U-23-BQ
But all U-boats are cool!
Looking to gauge the response. Is anyone interested in an O gauge U25C? I am hoping to pressure MTH into making one
Can't wait to see how your "pressure MTH" policy works out!
I am in for a Seaboard System!
That might be a tuff sale. Only 113 units were made, but most went on to their successors Roads.
| Owner | Quantity | Numbers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Coast Line Railroad | 21 | 3000–3020 | to Seaboard Coast Line Railroad 2100–2120; 19 to Ferrocarriles Nacionales de México |
| Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad | 12 | 550–561 | to Burlington Northern 5630–5641 |
| Lake Superior and Ishpeming Railroad | 2 | 2500–2501 | |
| Louisville and Nashville Railroad | 18 | 1500–1517 | 1518–1525 ex Oro Dam |
| Northern Pacific Railway | 30 | 2500–2529 | to Burlington Northern 5600–5629 |
| Oro Dam Project, California | 10 | 8010–8019 | 8 later to Louisville and Nashville Railroad 1518–1525, other 2 wrecked |
| Pennsylvania Railroad | 20 | 6500–6519 | to Penn Central 6500–6519; to Conrail 6500–6519; renumbered 6800–6819 |
russ
Originally posted by pennsyfanman:
That might be a tuff sale. Only 113 units were made, but most went on to their successors Roads.
Correct - BUT look at the color schemes and different roads across this great nation that had them!
Originally posted by Hot Water:
Can't wait to see how your "pressure MTH" policy works out!
yes it's also called the "Squeaky Wheel" so it gets the grease!
So if anyone is interested in seeing this model, please clecik on the link below and request MTH to make it. Keep in mind Most of the parts are made from other models, MTH just needs to place the parts together!
Another thing to remember that that early U28C used the same body/trucks as the late U25C. That would increase the number of units using this body style.
Stuart
Id be in for a couple of BN units!
BN would work for me. MTH could possibly use some of the tooling from their U25B and the sound file.
Dang it, yes. U-boats even talk to a steam-head like me. And the U25C was old enough
to have the Tri-mount trucks...yeah, I'd be tempted.
U-Boats are so much more appealing than EMD locos of the same era - I think partly because they were usually lower and better-proportioned (only modelers/fans care about that).
But I'd be MORE tempted if Lionel or Atlas or K-Line (no - wait...phooey!) made it,
TMCC and all that. But, MTH...sure...DEFINITELY if dummies showed up again.
Interesting thought, though I'd really like to see a new Premier C30-7
NP, BN, and Burlington. Yup, count me in.
The Red body LS&I scheme with sets of matching Ore Cars and a caboose is the way to ensure that the two LS&I U25C locos are sold in large numbers. It has to be a whole train.
Andrew
She ain't a U25C....but picked this up at a show today.....and I am thrilled.......
Weaver with sound....weighs a TON......she'll look good on a PRR freight train!!
What about the sounds. Who has recordings of the U25C?
I'd be in for a PRR, Penn Central and Conrail. And that Seaboard Coast Line looks good too.
I've loved these since getting a Rivarossi Northern Pacific at a flea market when I was a kid. It was only $10 but ran much better than my other junky HO stuff.
That said, I think there would be more of a market for a U30B. Make it a Railking and keep the price down. Wishful thinking, I know.
http://donsdepot.donrossgroup.net/dr0400/wp767.jpg
What about the sounds. Who has recordings of the U25C?
It should sound just like a U25B. Same prime mover.
Stuart
The only reason for me to ever get a U25C is that the PC-CR operated in the Southern Michigan area and the SOO LINE leased PC/CR U25C units in 1979.
Andrew
I would be in for one in the SCL/L&N Family Lines scheme.
The U25C used the same trimount truck that was under the E33 and E44 electric locomotives. MTH manufactured E33 and E44 models that had this truck. Is MTH reading this post?
I might be interested in the Burlington and/or SCL/L&N.
Not interested.
I'd like to see Penn Central / Conrail.
Wouldn't a scale 2rail-3rail, better than Williams SD45 be more fitting for new tooling.
Atlas would be a great fit for this loco or a good scale GP38 or GP40. U25C is
nice, but few roads compared to the loco's suggested.
Thoughts?
Even though its not accurate, you could probably sell a few in a RDG paint scheme.
yes, please....PRR, PC..CR...thank you!
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