@Surefire posted:What would have been the typical consist for the Meteor? 1 or 2 locomotives? I noticed the base set is 6 cars.
Typically 2 diesels were on the point ( but I do see single “A”s too). These trains “in the day” were heavy with sleepers and more than one coach. Add in some head end cars (heavyweights - let’s hope Scott gets back to these soon - email him on this !!!) and the consist grows quickly. Some cars split off at Monett (west of Springfield Mo.) destined for Fayetteville and Ft. Smith Arkansas, and Paris Texas.
This offering is essentially 3 train consists. The Texas Special is more famous and has a Large following. Those two 8 car sets are not a big stretch - the only differences being the cars names. The Meteor is not as well known and ran in a smaller geographic area. Again - many of the car types Are the Same as the TS (not all) (All have different names) so extending the offering with the Meteor was not difficult. The 6 car offering is a bit of a small market concession but also could appeal to those with a smaller layout. It makes it Just a Bit easier to possibly purchase 2 consists too. Of course the 6 car consist can Easily grow by purchasing extra coaches and 14-4s - a Nice Option. A B&O 14-4 thru car is available too. There are some other options that May yet be made available.
Cheers 😉
