TGV or Shinkaansen in O gauge

Every time a new MTH catalog comes out, I go to the European section hoping to find a TGV.  So far, nothing but disappointment.

 

If they build it, I will buy it.

I totally agree, I have asked MTH about producing this multiple times. Hopefully we will be seeing one of these in the next catalog in the European section.

 

The closest that I've seen to one of these is the Lionel Acela model. I've been wanting one for some time, but doesn't seem to be high on anyone's priority list.

 

Want them to make Narrow Gauge locos like Durango and Silverton or Cumbres and Toltec. (Railking sized but have Premier proportions) 

 

It would be intresting to see how they would make it. I don't see a TGV or Shinkaansen being made for at least 5 years.

High speed trains are soooo cool, I have some N scale versions but nobody makes one in O. I do want an Acela but I don't want all the issues that came with it.

I'd take a TGV....wife was born in Paris.......but much like the UA Turbotrain.....couldn't afford it......

The problem with a TGV for the 0 gauge market is the same as one Lionel had with the Acela - it requires a large layout and once it's set up, it's a huge hassle to take apart. So, the potential market is limited to those who have a large layout, want the most modern passenger trains, and are willing to dedicate a track to it (or have enough siding space to accommodate it). Turns out to be a narrow slice. 

 

We won't get into the many mechanical problems with the Lionel Acela. Do it without superelevation and a couple of the other fancy touches and an 0 scale TGV could be made reliable. 

This is a topic about how cool it would be to have one not about how hard it would be to make one and why they won't. Don't poke holes in dreams

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Gary

Spent 3 years living in Paris and many hours on the TGV. Loved every minute. Would love for someone to make an O scale version!

 

I mean that in the friendliest way too. Sometimes you just need a topic that's all rainbows n butterflies

KMT has or had plans to make a TGV in 0 gauge;http://www.kmt.co.jp/en/models/tgv_pos/

Tthey also made a Shinkansen:

Sure looks great BUT would the maker (Lionel/MTH) increase the motor power for it to travel at a fast speed?

I say make the TGV for the colors of the various lines;
Tgv Sudeast
Tgv Nord
Thalys

Increased power not necessarily required.  Look at Williams engines. Same basic motor size with different gearing.   I have not yet seen the top speed of a stock wbb engine because I have never had a big enough curve to go full throttle without getting a launch clearance from nasa.

 I would love a tgv in the Ice scheme or the current maroon paint for the Italian regional trains.

I'm in love with that JR 500 series Shinkansen but there's just no way I could pay $8500 for the set. I could find $2000 for a really nice set but that would about be my limit. Europe and Jspan both have some amazing high speed trains and the different variations of TGV, the Eutostar are all great. I like the blue bi-level TGV and the red Thalys

Now that is Sexy!  Japanese trains always need a Godzilla model close by. seriously that is a slick looking train.

Here are some pic's of what I was talking about.

If I recall correctly, Kumata & Co. already made these. They're brass 2-rail, 1/45 scale and as mentioned before, frightfully expensive. A full 16-car set will run you about $30,000 by the time it's all said and done.

 

The same company has made TGV and I believe ICE trains as well.

 

---PCJ