Skip to main content

Replies sorted oldest to newest

Wow!  The level of detail is stunning.  My SW1500, at which I am staring, pales by comparison.  The windshield wipers are nice BUT how about that glazing material?  I've never seen that on a RailKing model before.  The see-through grill work is another surprise, RK engines seldom, if ever, offer that feature!

MTH, if you're listening, please start issuing switch engines in your Premier line.  It is a very short hop from this remarkable RK example to Premier level, perhaps some 2R-3R trucks and maybe even a "scale wheel" version?

Mike W, you've pushed me over the edge and I'm now driven (fan driven) to get the BRC version.  Thanks!

I continue to be impressed with this MP15...ordered direct from MTH and exceeds expectations.   Needed something to pull my Family Lines hoppers.  I grew up with Southern being the dominant railroad in the western part of SC but SCL served branch lines in the area.  They stuck in my head as beautiful locomotives yet were abandoning every bit of track they could.  

MTH 20-97361 Family Lines Coke Hopper [2)MTH 20-97361 Family Lines Coke Hopper [4)

Attachments

Images (2)
  • MTH 20-97361 Family Lines Coke Hopper (2)
  • MTH 20-97361 Family Lines Coke Hopper (4)

The Coke Hopper is 100% accurate.  Much like transition Conrail etc I think the SCL/Family Lines ended up with some variations.  Perhaps they were tweaking the "Family" concept to condense the partnered rail lines branding.  All those rail lines in the square were now under one "family."  Then re-branded yet again to Seaboard System.  See pic of real hopper.  I love the transition schemes.  

2872905_orig

Attachments

Images (1)
  • 2872905_orig
Last edited by Mike W.
Mike W. posted:

I try to buy most Family Lines/Seaboard System items out there as they are few and far between yet colorful.  The new MTG Railking MP15 does not disappoint in terms of fit and finish and decoration.  Pics...

IMG_6545IMG_6573IMG_6578IMG_6581

Thanks for posting the pics Mike. After looking at this diesel a dozen times, I just had to buy one.

Late 70's , early 80's will work for me. All as newly painted, little dust only.

I got the last one from Charles Ro for 299. Ro's prices are always the lowest even with dealers so called free shipping which is built into the price. Don't be fooled.

Also sent other photos to Andy at MTH. Couldn't find a caboose for this diesel. Other items never offered yet by MTH either...

 

SCL LN FAMILY LINES

SCL LN PS-1

SCL U36B front

SCL U36B rear

scl27579akg

scl28868L13

                                                                    Atlas O acf

 

                         Maybe I should look for some scale palm trees and sand too, LOL!

 

 

Attachments

Images (6)
  • SCL LN FAMILY LINES
  • SCL LN PS-1
  • SCL U36B front
  • SCL U36B rear
  • scl27579akg
  • scl28868L13
Last edited by SIRT

1091 and 1081 would be nice to have. As for Atlas, they are really hard to find. I just found the hi side SCL grain hopper after looking for several years. It was a shell on ebay. I have a bunch of AT trucks in stock for situations like this.

Problem with O is things come and go. I was probably collecting MTH subways when these cabs were offered. Probably didn't notice them back then.

SCL AT HI SIDE SP Collection 19 [4)

Attachments

Images (1)
  • SCL AT HI SIDE SP Collection 19  (4)
Last edited by SIRT

Passed up many catalog offerings only to like them when weathering customers items. Went back to buy some but most are sold out when I actually discovered how nice they were.

Bad marketing and sales as I see it. Train companies never actually make any effort in promoting the finished products. In most cases, even the few dealers left don't have the stuff. Plus MFG's don't have the newly offered finished products to display at major shows as well. On the spot buying needed, not wait 2 years to buy stuff unseen.

A few of us modelers / operators also want the car date listed as well to conform with the era it was operated in. We just don't buy items willy-nilly as often noticed. Every item has a historical place in R.R. time.

I think people would buy more seeing a full 360 deg. view of the finished product. I would like to see the heralds on the front and backs of engines. Like automobile sites, you can view the car of interest better.

Just noticed the subtle changes MTH has made to Waffle cars. I always frowned upon the fact that the cars are so high above the trucks on MTH. New cars profile are 1/4" lower now like Atlas O PS-1's. Also separate vs. old molded grab irons. Hidden un-couplers vs. thumbtack. Bet no one noticed these improvements on newer MTH models and they failed to shout it out either. The PS-1 50' box cars sure look identical to Atlas Master with out the heavy metal floor. 

Need better product presentation going forward. Thanks to MR. M for taking a photo of the actual product he has for sale. Now that's marketing! 

Last edited by SIRT

After seeing this thread I just couldn't resist trying to locate one for my railroad. Yesterday (1/2/20) I ordered the Family Lines (SCL) MP15AC, MTH 30-20594, from Trainworld. It shipped today and is scheduled to be delivered Monday. Online they appear to still have some (at least one) in stock. (For those interested in price: $319.99 plus shipping fees, specifically for my zip was $16.99)

Last edited by TM Terry

                                                   

                                                    Just arrived today from ebay.

                                                               Fixed it up a bit.....

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [1)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [3)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [4)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [5)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [8)

 

Attachments

Images (5)
  • SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20  (1)
  • SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20  (3)
  • SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20  (4)
  • SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20  (5)
  • SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20  (8)
Last edited by SIRT

After finding a Family Lines MP15AC I began to look for some Family Lines freight cars. At Trainworld I found a Family Lines tank car that was labeled as SCL. When I pulled up the pic of the tank car I saw that it was a Family Lines car with Reporting Mark SCL. DSCN0314

 

Though it is Rail King it seems like a nice reproduction

DSCN0316DSCN0317

Attachments

Images (3)
  • DSCN0314
  • DSCN0316
  • DSCN0317

                                                                  

 

                                                          Just in... 

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [1)                              

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [2)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [3)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [4)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [5)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [6)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [7)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [8)

SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20 [9)

SCL [1)

SCL [2)

SCL [3)

SCL [4)

New crew sounds, good but a bit stiff, pee wee league.  I don't believe R.R. crews are that chipper?  Should have been all two way radios.

Phosphate plant would have been more accurate than a mill.

ENGINE SOUND 9 selection in the remote is missing sounds.  

Number board and interior lights shown in remote as a selection - Not a feature on an RK MP-15's

Headlight ps3 issue again. Had to turn it back on a few times. 

I'll probably use it as a helper if the MTH SCL U-Boat is ever offered.

 

Attachments

Images (17)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (2)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (3)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (4)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (5)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (6)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (7)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (8)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (9)
  • SCL (1)
  • SCL (2)
  • SCL (3)
  • SCL (4)
  • SCL MTH MP15 SP Collection 20  (1)
  • SCL (1)
  • SCL (2)
  • SCL (3)
  • SCL (4)
Last edited by SIRT
SIRT posted:

                                                   

                                                    Just arrived today from ebay.

                                                               Fixed it up a bit.....

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [1)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [3)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [4)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [5)

SCL MTH Ballast 4 bay SP Collection 20 [8)

 

Saw the real thing as a kid.My school was right be side The SCL between monroe and charlotte n.c.There on the other side of the tracks was a rock quarry.Two gp9s would drop off about 20 cars and pick up loaded cars.They would do this in about 15 to 20 minutes.Only thing is they were smooth sided cars.

Mr Union Pacific posted:

Mike, 

Can you post the MTH model number for that engine?  I have to get me one to those.  

Clint, Sorry for the delay...the MTH Model # is 30-20594-1.  I am still amazed at the value here in detail and rock solid build quality. I ordered mine direct from MTH.  They should still have some.

Last edited by Mike W.

Add Reply

Post

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

×
×
×
×
Link copied to your clipboard.
×
×