J Daddy posted:Norton posted:J, when the Vision Hudson first came out, some were saying the K-Line Hudson was undersize. I did measure it and its within 6 scale inches on all dimensions. Most less than that.
I like all of my Hudsons but have to say when it comes to value, MTH tops the list. Big motor, great smoker without having to do any upgrades, and pretty fair detail though still short of 3rd Rails.
My wish is that Lionel and MTH offer a new NYC prototype, not just a rehash of previously offered engines. Given the upcoming Lionel Niagara I don't see that happening any time soon from Lionel at least and MTH hasn't shown any propensity for new prototypes in some time. Hudson, Niagara, Mohawk, repeat.
Pete
Pete,
One of my good friends just purchased the MTH PS3 version and I cannot wait to see it run on the layout.... your right on the new product release... how about a NYC K5 pacific?
I think in one of the other topics this year a few people were stressing that there does need to be something other than the normal standards of rinse and repeat. The K5 Pacific was brought up as a perfect "break from the norm" ideas and it should definitely be drafted up. Arguably there is definitely a ton load more which naturally could(or should) be dreamed up and unveiled for all to see since there has not been such a thing done.
I do believe someone had indeed stated that one of the only offerings of a K5 had been in the mid to late 90's by Williams(or 3rd Rail if I am recalling correctly). It is definitely something for the manufactures to put on the table as a fleet of K4's or J-1's would look all that much better if they had the next class or next phase to go along side it. Sort of like the progression from a 4-4-0 to a 4-6-0 or a 4-6-2, looks great next to each other running around.
