Anyone else interested in an “Amtrak” ACS-64?

I have proposed this model in O scale/gauge in several OGR Forum threads and would buy two or three. I believe it would have high sales in multiple production runs. Not clear to me why it hasn't already been produced in O... The ACS-64s travel through the most densely populated area of the US. Many people have seen and ridden behind them.

MELGAR

I always thought MTH was in the right spot to make this because the ACS64 is a modified Eurosprinter, which would enable them to use the tooling to make a loco for the Euro-line as well as the Amtrak version. There being at least 5 paint jobs (The Siemens "billboard" with Amtrak logos on the cabs (602), the American flag (600, 601), the standard big "Wave" logo in the center, 642 Veterans and Septa) that I can think of, it seems like this should happen. 

NJ Transit has these engines.  I would definitely want a NJ Transit. 

I might cave for a vets issue,wouldnt it be fun in standard tho !!

I like the vets version as well but if I had to chose I would probably go with the flag if it were offered. 

 I'd be interested as well. 

Works for me!!

Maybe this will be like the 44 tonner.  Who ever gets to the table first gets to eat! I would like to see MTH do a version but I could live without motorized pantographs. 

MTH, would rather repaint thousands of the diesels that they have already done. I would have a few of these because they are going to be around in service for a long time.

Nicholas Smith ahs been trying to get Mike to do a custom run for them and he would buy the whole order and he wont do it.

I want one.   I asked Jack from Bachmann at the Big E show if there are any plans for a ACS-64 in O gauge.   (They have a HO scale ACS-64).   He stated that there isn't any plans for an O gauge ACS-64.

I think that Lionel and MTH are missing a good opportunity by not making an O gauge ACS-64. Can't understand it. Seems to me the business case is assured. What other locomotive that has not yet been made in O gauge do you think would attract more buyers? None, in my opinion.

MELGAR

Mike McCutcheon posted:

I want one.   I asked Jack from Bachmann at the Big E show if there are any plans for a ACS-64 in O gauge.   (They have a HO scale ACS-64).   He stated that there isn't any plans for an O gauge ACS-64.

Glad you did Mike. I was going to ask Jack the same thing but didn’t get to it. Sorry we didn’t get to talk at the show.  

I’ve watched most all of these units come through the Amtrak yard here in Chicago on their way east and they are very sharp looking. Even though I don’t get to see them run under their own power around here I’d still buy a couple of them for my layout. 

rrvics posted:

NJ Transit has these engines.  I would definitely want a NJ Transit. 

Good evening sir:

With respect, NJT does not have ACS64s.  I believe you are seeing the ALP46s, which MTH has done.  The current run is slated for delivery next month, in hi-rail and scale wheels, if you have money to burn.

https://mthtrains.com/20-5701-1

MTH used the tooling for the European TRAXX F140 AC2 locomotives, which is essentially what the ALP46 is.  With regard to the automatic pantographs, I agree with Chris above.  It is a neat idea and looks very appealing, but the mechanism is poorly designed and is not reliable for operation under catenary.

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And throw in some Viewliners too!

Absolutely!!!!  

I hope Lionel will do it, and with Lion Chief Plus Bluetooth. It could thus be part of a "starter" set to capture some of those kids who ride behind it. As they have shown with the SD60M, Lion Chief Pus with Bluetooth can also appeal to us older folks.

I plan to take my SD60M to the Timonium Fair Grounds show this weekend, Saturday Feb. 3,  9-5, and Sunday, Feb.4,  10-4.

Lionel said in a Q&A video a few months ago that they tried to, but couldn't come to a licensing agreement with Siemens. Now as for Viewliners, if they're 21", put me down for two sleepers, a baggage car, and maybe a diner.