Glad to see these two trains being made....correctly. Especially the 1938 Super Chief.
But, it only adds to my never-ending frustration over the absence of an O3R model of Santa Fe's 2 Class, E-1's.
The 2 Class...the Key version of which is shown in Santiago's beautiful photos above...engine numbers 2-9...were built by EMC from 12-37 through 4-38, to complement the new (1938) Super Chief streamliners.
So, here's a switch for ya!.....Instead of engines being made in O3R for which the appropriate complementing...and accurate!...passenger consist may lag by years....if ever!!
...THIS time we can enjoy having a passenger consist on our O3R layout for which the iconic engine-of-the-same-era is NOT available....nor even hinted/supported for future production.
Oh, sure,....when the 11 Class ATSF E-6's came along (8-39 through 5-41), they most assuredly found their way to the point of the same train from time to time.
Sort of like having your younger sibling wearing your old well-worn/celebrated clothes.....not the same.
But, I've too often beat this horse to death.
Speaking of which.....one's own mortality increasingly calls into question making a financial investment in a dream that may never have a proper ending in one's lifetime. Much as I'd dearly love to add the Super's 1938 consist to my own collection, I may have to pass......reluctantly.
OTOH, to Santiago and the other fortunate owners of Key's magnificent O2R rendition of EMC's gorgeous Warbonnet E-1's I say....CONGRATULATIONS!!!! YOUR PERSISTENCE AND DREAMS ARE SOON TO BE REWARDED!!
