dkdkrd posted: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!!
I would encourage you to get the set GGD is offering, even a pair of E6 to go with it. What if you don't get it and they offer the E1 shortly after? I felt like you until recently regarding the Burlington E5, I've been looking for a Key set for years, yet there is not one to be found. Recently Scott offered them and while I know it won't compete with Key's, they will bring much joy to my life. Scott and his team are willing to bring these things to us, look around.... No one else is! Hey once you get the cars all you need is the engine!
