SPSF posted:nw2124 posted:Not "the most significant O Scale locomotive announcement in a decade" if those who want a particular SD40-2 and it can't be made because of tooling cost. Especially when it is popular roads. We will wait and see how this all pans out. I will not be ordering any.
Stephen
At least you're closer to having the most accurate non-brass SD40-2 in O scale, you can always do what all of us have done for the past 50 years - Paint and scratchbuild.
All versions of SD40-2 from Weaver, MTH & Lionel were all clones of each other. The trucks were located too far inward and the cabs were non dash 2 cabs.
The SD40-2 is one of EMDs most tried and true locomotives with 3,982 units built, compared to 4,112 GP9s (which have already been accurately done).
I wouldn't be surprised if Lionel announces a Built to Order SD40-2
Eventually MMW will make a very accurate brass SD40-2 and if all indications are correct Erik will be hitting it out of the park.
In the meantime the current 3rd rail release remains as the most significant second generation EMD being offered given the sheer popularity of the model and the fact that they are still running (and running well) today.
Yep, this is the most significant model release in the past 10 years for 2r O scale for that reason... and I don't even model "that era".
