CAPPilot posted:As a post WWII and PRR runner, I realize I have a lot of steam to choose from. However, if 3rd Rail decided to do another PRR steamer these are my choices in order of preference:
-B8a. A 0-6-0T converted from B8 shifters. Nice small engine that lasted into 50s.
-K5. Two were built and they lasted into the 50s.
-K2. 242 K2/K3 were built, and only one K2 remained in 1949. But that is my era so I'd buy it.
-N2sa. Don't really need another large engine, but this one is missing from all manufacturers' lineups. While this was initially a USRA design, all were rebuilt with Belpaire fireboxes starting in 1923. I would only buy the rebuilt version.
The only diesel I want is a Phase II or Phase III F3 ABA (Phase II early would be great). Not interested in Phase I, Phase IV or F5. Right now 3rd Rail's web site states only the Phase IV will be made, probably using some of their F7 tooling.
Relooking what I wrote earlier, I realize that I really only need/want/desire two engines, the B8a and F3 Phase II/III ABA consist.
I do not need, nor want, any more large steamers. The B8a would be a nice small steamer for yard work.
I only have one freight diesel, an Erie Built AB consist. I would like an F3 (Phase II/III only) ABA set to give me another freight option, but right now 3rd Rail is only doing the Phase IV. May have to wait a few years for this one.
