I was looking to buy the 8-40CW for modern road diesels,but now see that's scrubbed,correct me if I missed something.
I will try to remember to ask my LHS about this engine tomorrow. I talked to them about ordering one of these (3 rail) well over a year ago (could be closer to two years ago?). They were unable to order one at that time. Time passed and then within the last couple of months they told me they were finally able to order one for the store and I could have it if I still wanted it. Not sure of the current status as I haven't talked to them about it again since then?
As for the MTH diesels, Some have very good sound, others not so good. They are not all the same in sound quality. I used to think Lionel had the top sound, but I have a couple of recent MTH engines that sound awfully good. Something a 2-railer wouldn't be interested in, but one of my favorites is a RK Scale SD-45. Right after I got my RK Scale version, they offered a Premier version, which my LHS just got in a few weeks ago. I'm thinking about trading in my RK Scale for the Premier version. Not sure they offered this in a 2 rail version, but it was in either the 2014 v2 or 2015 v1 catalog.
Atlas has these,8-40CWs scheduled for delivery in 01/2016. JD' Trains has them listed. What's a fellow to think based on this info?
Al Hummel
