This model is coming out in a few weeks. My dealer Tom Train's of Ardsley, NY ordered about a dozen in both all black and with lightning stripes. I am considering getting one. Is anybody out there plan on getting one?
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For those interested in appropriate eras, the Lightning stripe version would be 1955 and later up to Penn Central. Black would be prior to 1955.
Paid for mine last month.
Bill
Black one paid for....spot on a shelf already reserved.... right between the Lionel S and the MTH P motors. 
Jim
Since my railroad represents a time between 1935 and 1955 I ordered the black version of the T3. Looking forward to its arrival! Bo
I ordered the black one also.
Bill
Thank you to you guys who replied. Just one thing of interest to me and maybe others, did you order yours from a store dealer or direct.
Ed,
I ordered direct when it was first announced a couple of years ago. Didn't want to miss this one.
Jim
Thanks Jim for your response. I am getting mine from my local train store, Tom's Trains in Ardsley, NY. He has 12 on order.
Update from China August 2013:
It’s hot, and the factory is busy working on the models you are waiting for.
The NYC T-3a Electrics are complete and will be in a container next week. The first run of Light Weight Coaches and SP Lark Sets will also be in this container. All coming the end of August. Working on uploading a little video of the model.
We have a few new announcements to make:
First is a new run of RDC-1 and RDC-2 (Rail Diesel Cars). These cars are being tooled for ABS plastic body production and will come with QSI “Titan” DC/DCC with Digital Stereo Sound in 2R and Lionel’s TMCC with enhanced Railsounds for OEM in 3R. We are correcting some of our errors in the first run, and these will have more correct exhaust vents and roof contouring. Look for these models in early 2014. Reserve yours at http://www.3rdrail.com/reservation.html#RDC
We are proud to announce the Timken 4-ACES 4-8-4 which eventually became the NP #2626 A-1 (Both in Grey and Black Boiler). Please see our web site for details.
All our other projects are progressing, some slower than others, but eventually they will all get built to the highest standards.
Originally Posted by sdmann:
Update from China August 2013:
It’s hot, and the factory is busy working on the models you are waiting for.
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We have a few new announcements to make:
First is a new run of RDC-1 and RDC-2 (Rail Diesel Cars). These cars are being tooled for ABS plastic body production and will come with QSI “Titan” DC/DCC with Digital Stereo Sound in 2R and Lionel’s TMCC with enhanced Railsounds for OEM in 3R. We are correcting some of our errors in the first run, and these will have more correct exhaust vents and roof contouring. Look for these models in early 2014. Reserve yours at http://www.3rdrail.com/reservation.html#RDC
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Since these guys often traveled in pairs and didn't pull anything else, can the 3-rail models be set up with fixed pilots and Kadees? Also, what are the curve minimums?
The RDC cars should be able to traverse 042 Lionel Track, and Yes, you can replace the 3 Rail couplers with Kadees, but this will restrict the movement a little. How much it is not known until we try.
Scott - China
Originally Posted by sdmann:
The RDC cars should be able to traverse 042 Lionel Track, and Yes, you can replace the 3 Rail couplers with Kadees, but this will restrict the movement a little. How much it is not known until we try.
Scott - China
Cool. I'd be operating them under minimum 48" radius so that shouldn't be a problem. Definitely interested.
Update: NYC T-3s arrive Monday. We will ship out all paid orders. If you wait too long, they will be gone.
Also in this container are the Lark Cars. 1 2R - 12 Car Set has become available.
Our factory is working on the FP7s and Santa Fe Super Chief Cars, to be delivered in late October.
Lots of great models coming out in the next few months. Keep your eyes on our web site for details.
Scott Mann
Got my TTG T3a today. It looks, runs, and sounds great, is very well painted and detailed, and seems to be solidly built. This engine is a winner, much nicer than either my Lionel S motor or my MTH P motor.
If you've got one on order, look forward to it. If you've been on the fence, get one if you can.
When I watched the video of Scott Mann at the factory in China the T motor sound was that of a diesel locomotive both the diesel engine sound and the diesel horn.
It would have better if Lionel had supplied the sound board with the S motor sound that Lionel had used on their two S motors models. Two of my friends who also purchased the T motor plan to purchase a sound board with the correct whistle sound.
Otherwise both of the T motors models look real nice. Plan to unpack mine tomorrow.
Ed,
My T motors have a beautiful electric "whoosh" that sounds nothing like a diesel.
Video will post today.
Scrappy
According to a friend who ran T motors their sound was almost no sound. He ran the T motor model yesterday and confirmed that the sound of his model is incorrect and also the program/run switch came broken off. He is going to phone Sunset Models today and he will probably have to send his engine back for replacement of the switch. Anybody who purchased the model have the same broken off switch?
Originally Posted by ed new haven line:
According to a friend who ran T motors their sound was almost no sound. He ran the T motor model yesterday and confirmed that the sound of his model is incorrect and also the program/run switch came broken off. He is going to phone Sunset Models today and he will probably have to send his engine back for replacement of the switch. Anybody who purchased the model have the same broken off switch?
A few questions for YOU:
1) Did YOU purchase one of these models?
2) If you purchased one, and received the model, have you tried YOUR model yet?
3) If you answered yes to both of the questions, then how do YOU think the sound of the model is?
