Thanks for the nudge TrainBub! I was "on the fence" about reserving more MoPac SD40-2s, but no longer - email sent yesterday. I've been collecting specific items over the years for an eventual 2R layout for retirement. This is likely the best chance to get high quality 2R models in both my favorite road and loco that may not come around when I'm laying track 10 years from now.
Time for me to be a squeaky wheel. I posted pics of my N-scale units on the 2R thread, so apologies for reposting here. I figured I'd keep up the momentum with MP modelers and get these pics in front of Jonathon. I originally told Sunset I'd take late version with dynamic brakes thinking they may have a higher chance of getting produced, but MP had many more SD40-2s that were non-DB. Here are my preferred versions in order:
#1: Late version, non-DB, brake wheel, corrugated radiator grilles, bell at rear of long hood.
#2: Late version, w/DB, brake wheel, corrugated radiator grilles, bell at rear of long hood (#6000-6019 had lights on the short hood like DRGW).
#3: Early version, non-DB (either double eagle like 3092 or sawblade logo on cab), ratchet brake, chicken wire grilles, bell more forward on long hood).
Not to assume that MoPac will make the cut, but it could easily be reversed for me if SLSF or MKT were getting produced instead. I like Frisco and MKT and love their paint schemes, but I can't justify the expense for secondary roads on my future layout. If MP was cancelled I'd likely pass on a second choice.
While each modeler's situation is different, I think Sunset's reservation policy is more than fair. I understand the point of having funds earmarked for a model that may get cancelled, but that's better than trying to get your cancelled reservation deposit refunded that has been tied up for months in someone else's bank account.
~Tim
