3rd Rail F3 (RUN2) and Krauss Maffei, Reservations Closing

@Jtrain posted:

Does that apply to second runs?  I thought everything from the first run was a "go" since all the prep work is done already.

I’m sure that’s Very helpful .... But ..... if there are only one or two reservations it’s possible it may not go. I had an Alco second run be a no go for not enough interest. I’m going to guess setup, Change-overs etc just become too expensive.
But I’m just guessing ....

Scott sent my reservation to me asking me to verify that the order is correct and send payment (information) if I wish or send later. So, I would suggest placing an order on 3rd rail web site. I don't think it is too late.

We are ordering parts for the F3s based on reservations received before February 10th. Once we reach the maximum numbers of 2R and 3Rs reservations are closed. We are not running any new roads in the 2nd Run. It's strictly a re-run. Prices to us are up due to a low US$ and ever increasing costs. I am not passing it on. If we do these again, they would be more costly to make.

Container costs are through the roof.  In October 2020 the cost of a 20 foot container was about $3000 delivered. They are costing $6000 now. The Port of LA has 700 long shore-men either quarantined or sick. 35 container boats are anchored off shore, waiting 3 weeks to get off loaded. It's a mess out there. 

So gettem while their hot... The F3s I mean.

Does anyone have a picture of the first run Rio Grande F-3s?

Thanks.

@breezinup posted:

Does anyone have a picture of the first run Rio Grande F-3s?

Thanks.

Link to a post with pictures.

@GregM posted:

Link to a post with pictures.

Thanks for the link !!!!
A few great pix and that’s nice. Still I’m surprised not so many.

@vash44 posted:

Any pictures of ACL or Chicago Northwestern?

Also requesting a C&NW pic.  Someone on here must have them.

Thanks

Thanks for the DRGW F3 pictures. What is the min. radius curve necessary for these engines?

All our Diesels seem to do fine on simple 054 curves in 3R, 48" Radius in 2R, but for switches and turnouts in 3 Rail one would want 072 as a minimum. Others might have better numbers, but we design towards the above.

Scott Mann

From the 3rd Rail Website:

"Krauss Maffei, Reservations Closing. We only have 10 reservations left to fill."

Last chance to own a Krauss ML-4000 in O scale.

ONLY a 100 2R units and 75 3R units being made!