Yup. I am excited. I am reserving two in Santa Fe. Can't wait!
Reservation is in. I want these now ! Lol
Well, I'm shocked there has been no mention of these(painted in CORRECT Action Red)
Al
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I like my CP Rail locomotives to look like this
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The markings on the CR/NS 6764 would be what I'd be interested in - specifically the classic intertwined 'PRR' logo (minus keystone) that showed up on both Conrail and Norfolk Southern locomotives. I can't seem to find whether any of the SD40-2s acquired from CR by NS had either of the possibilities rather than the normal text 'PRR'/'NS' markings.
I'm actually shocked that over the years that none of the manufacturers (none that I've recalled seeing, anyways) have bothered to implement such a transition paint scheme to the SPFs that don't mind modern power... There have been very few with just the regular font (only one Atlas SD35 and a Lionel SD80MAC to my memory)...
Rootbeerrail,
You may want to email Scott about this. I did and got a response back pretty quickly.
It is very early in the process and wants should be made known.
Norm
Who wants to cast a write in vote for:
CP Rail Multimark
The 1972 or 1973 SOO LINE scheme
GTW red and blue.
Andrew
falconservice posted:Who wants to cast a write in vote for:
CP Rail Multimark
The 1972 or 1973 SOO LINE scheme
GTW red and blue.
Andrew
Only reservations count and you can reserve anything you want on the 3rd Rail website.
A Reservation is how to cast a Write-In Vote.
How can somebody choose?
What is missing that has to be made in O scale correctly?
Andrew
My first choice would be a Soo Line SD40-2 from SOO 757 to SOO 774 in the original curved red swoosh scheme.
They would be able to get the details in the factory closer to the prototype than the other O Scale SD40-2 models.
The next choice is a Grand Trunk Western Blue, Red, and White SD40-2.
I wonder if Rich Trowbridge would order a GTW SD40-2 with TMCC, or he would think they are too expensive.
Andrew
Which Chicago & North Western SD40=2 scheme would be a write-in reservation favorite?
1970's original yellow
1980's Safety yellow or Zito Yellow
1990's Traditional yellow
Andrew
90s traditional yellow with the Operation Lifesaver scheme they did. I always liked the two the did in Falcon Service logo. I never really liked the Zito yellow, it looks like alien blood.
I ordered 2 in Santa Fe Kodachrome..... we'll see if they get enough orders for the red/yellow/ black scheme
falconservice posted:Which Chicago & North Western SD40=2 scheme would be a write-in reservation favorite?
1970's original yellow
1980's Safety yellow or Zito Yellow
1990's Traditional yellow
Andrew
I say go for Zito Yellow. That way your locomotives can be seen from space when you run outdoors (like the Atlas PS-4750 covered hoppers). 
The real Zito yellow doesnt look too bad but some of the model manuafactures do some terrible color matching and the models looks awful.
Doug, I hope you get your Kodachrome scheme but I think you are one of about 6 people who like it and the rest model other scales
Its a love it or hate scheme for sure, but no one has had issues selling 'em when produced. Besides, it beats the crap out of orange and black 
Wheeling and Lake Erie? I actually like it, I think it has a solid look to it.
What is the minimum # of reservations to insure a run of a particular rd name/era diesel ? I see Scott posted early on that he is looking at tooling for only one body shell, I guess this eliminates both high hoods and snoot noses, early poster showed ATSF SD40-2 # 5024 "snoot nose" [long nose] anti-climber version.
Matt Makens posted:Wheeling and Lake Erie? I actually like it, I think it has a solid look to it.
HA!... no, that's not the orange & black Im referring to
nope, no snoot nose 
or high hoods
Matt Makens posted:The real Zito yellow doesnt look too bad but some of the model manuafactures do some terrible color matching and the models looks awful.
True, but with the models, two years from now they will still be yellow instead of white with a yellow tint. Just spray dust-colored paint over them and they'll all look just like Zito yellow after two years of various levels of fading.
Im a bigger fan of the Classic Yellow. I really like the later scheme with OLS logo on it.
Awe Doug, you'll get your wish. I do like the Kodachrome scheme, i didnt mean I like W&LE
This is a very exciting announcement! I've always wanted a correctly done sd40-2. Not sure which road or roads I will reserve yet. I'm probably going to get 2 of them.
Found these on wiki. Kennecott copper Corp. sd40-2's I doubt that this railroad would get enough reservations for sunset models to produce but I found these interesting and thought I would share. they owned 7 units; purchased new.
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In the past 5 years the GTW SD40-2s have been used all over the old Wisconsin Central and DSS&A/Soo Line tracks that the CN acquired several years ago.
Andrew
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Yup, got my reservation confirmation yesterday..... 2 Kodachromes
Could I get an explanation of the trains these guys make? I am hoping an owner of their trains could chime in. I understand it's more pricey and has superior details. Looks like these will be ABS plastic, I always thought all they made were die-cast or brass.
I also couldn't figure out what the suggestion is for. Is that how someone would get multiple road numbers like the member above my post saying 2 Kodachromes reserved or is it for something really custom like a specific road number or something odd? Am I missing anything else? I am obviously not an owner of their trains and don't want to take a leap into the unknown if I put in a reservation without some research.
Thanks
Decision made! Reserved 1 SF blue/ yellow. 1 Kodachrome.
elementdude195 posted:Could I get an explanation of the trains these guys make? I am hoping an owner of their trains could chime in. I understand it's more pricey and has superior details. Looks like these will be ABS plastic, I always thought all they made were die-cast or brass.
I also couldn't figure out what the suggestion is for. Is that how someone would get multiple road numbers like the member above my post saying 2 Kodachromes reserved or is it for something really custom like a specific road number or something odd? Am I missing anything else? I am obviously not an owner of their trains and don't want to take a leap into the unknown if I put in a reservation without some research.
Thanks
This is my attempt to answer the question regarding details.
The latest 3rd rail diesel offerings have all been ABS plastic with lots of separately applied brass detail parts. What sets these diesels apart from the main stream manufacturers is, all the road specific details, the horizontal drive system which is much better and stronger then China drive. This also allows room for a fully detailed hand painted cab interior. Most other manufacturers have the vertical can motor sticking right up through the cab, put an engineer figure in and call it a day. In 3rd rail models the motor isn't near the cab but it's right above the fuel tank, allowing room for a full sized cab interior.
Fully sprung brass and metal trucks, And lastly fixed pilots with full length hand rails on all the models. Hope this helps. I can post pics of my 3rd rail E7 later when I'm home. For me... Those details plus the drive system are worth (in my own oppinion) the higher price.
If your more art, history, and detail driven in your model train purchases I would try a 3rd rail model. I hope this helps a little bit. Regarding your first sentences asking about abs bodies and detail.
David
This is very exciting. About a year or so ago, I emailed Scott with this suggestion and he quite forthrightly said they were coming and to watch for an announcement. I'll be in for two or three Santa Fe yellow and blues for sure (and am tempted by other western roads, but we'll see...). I think all Santa Fe fans would like to see the rooftop details--AC, antennas and the like. I also think all the ATSF SD40-2s were delivered with these, so unlike some other models, such as the GP35, SD40 or SD45, I think there is no era in which a Santa Fe SD40-2 model would be correct without these features. I certainly would expect them on a Sunset model. Here are 90s era rooftop details added to an Atlas SD40:
A more subtle issue involves little changes to these models over their ATSF service life. The classification lights you see in pictures people posted above were removed and plated over by the early 90s (my era), headlights and horns were relocated, and strobes removed. So there are little detail variations depending on whether a model is depicted circa 1983 versus, say 1993, or even 1995.
Thanks again, Scott for offering these.
RM
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Rich I totally agree about the roof top details on the SF models. I also mentioned this to Scott in my emails suggesting the Kodachrome paint scheme. Adding all those details after the fact is not too hard, BUT paint matching the yellow is nearly impossible.
How can you guys be so hung up on the details and accuracy of a model and still be OK with it having a third rail? You three reailers are a peculiar bunch
Matt Makens posted:How can you guys be so hung up on the details and accuracy of a model and still be OK with it having a third rail? You three reailers are a peculiar bunch
So,,,,,,you now model in 2-Rail?
The third rail is something I'm stuck with. It's not something I like.
You have a way for me to eliminate it without going back to square one, I'd like to hear it.
Just an FYI ~ Early Proto 2000 diesels had extra accessories included in the box.
This can be an option if they choose to not do the accessories. It's impossible to match that Santa Fe yellow as others have already stated.
Actually Jack I do have quite a bit of 2 rail HO & N scale and have plans to build a pretty cool N scale layout
N scale, I cant even see that stuff any more. I can't have details because my track has a center rail? C'mon man! You dont need details in N scale cuz you cant see them anyway
