I will start it off:
1) A Gear ratio conversion kit for China drives to convert from 10:1 to 20:1 All it might take is a new layshaft/worm gear and replacement motor with new 2 start worm.
2) Rail joiners that actually fit and work for code 125 and 148 rail. Like the OLD Atlas/Roco style that look like current Atlas HO and N joiners (I've seen the old Atlas 6041 joiners go for as much as $20 for a pack of 48)
3) I can only come up with two items.
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The Milwaukee SDL39 that is coming
Milwaukee SD40-2 that is coming as well
Dick
1. REASONABLY PRICED TRACK!!
2. Deleted
3. Single motor double-truck drives become standard (like a CLW drive, for example).
4. An affordable SDL39; like an MTH Premier 2-rail could have been, for example.
Hi Jim, for code .125" you might want to try Peco code 138 joiners from Ted at Rails Unlimited 847 697 5353, he just got some more in.
I filed a slight taper on the base of piece of rail to make it slip on. Snug but it works. Also somewhat doable on early Atlas flex. Tight but better than the sloppy fit of late Atlas joiners.
If you want I will send you complementary sample card of the Peco joiners.
Also if you want a reasonable single digit price on late model Atlas .148 just ask, contact in in my profile.
Die cast drop-bottom gons for under $100 - see Ulrich in HO for how to design them.
1.) Mass produced high quality passenger trucks such as the CUDO and 41N series with mounting areas in the center and offset for the modeler to use as applicable his/her conversion.
2.) A P&D Hobbies style six axle EMD and GE style truck with gear tower that could be used for conversions.
3.) A top quality RTR GP38, GP38-2, GP40, GP40-2, U36B, B36-7, F40PH, SDP40F, and P30CH that are tooled specifically for O Scale 2 Rail (with easy P48 conversions) that have tower drives and DCC Sound. *I think RTR in some variants would help grow our 2 Rail side and scale and running fidelity out of the box would make the transition for some wanting to jump ship from other scales.
*I would love to see how the Peco Rail Joiners worked out. I bought some of them from Ted at the O Scale Meet last year and haven't got around to trying them yet.
Interesting title i must admit.
Complete re-run of all the Atlas California Zephyr lineup!
Of course it's fun to try and fill in the holes too... 
Chuck
Railthunder, I have NOT been able to fit the Peco joiners onto the late model .148" Atlas track due to it's hefty size.
However, code .125" and early .158" Atlas/Roco with it's trim profile can use them with some TLC.
1) Atlas to offer their endcab SW switchers, again.
I'm pretty good on everything else.
1) someone buys MTH and continues 2 rail releases
2) someone buys MTH and continues 2 rail releases
A decent and reasonably affordable modular turn-key drive system with all the components that could be installed into diesel locos.
An emergence of the Wagner (Current Line) trolley and traction supplies company from wherever it is now.
More (any!) early era (pre-1920) steam and passenger cars.
As I’ve started more seriously pursuing O scale proto 48, I realize the scale lacks so much that is easily available in HO. I’d like to see.
1. More modern 4 axle locomotives.
2. More modern rail cars.
Full range of freight and passenger car truck types that will work for both 2 and easily adaptable for 3 rail. Still searching for a really good set of Dalman trucks that don't cost a fortune (or at least more than the car they support).
Same thing for freight car doors. Not sure how someone could manage it being each model maker uses different methods of securing the doors to the cars. I'm fine with the doors not moving, but they would have to be prototypical for the car. And if these already exist, give a decent description of the item to help the modeler determine what will fit, just a picture won't do anymore.
More off-the-shelf cabooses that match southern RR prototypes.
My days of scratch building are about over; arthritis in my hands, bone deterioration, arthritis, inflammation, torn ligaments, and bone chips in my shoulder have taken their toll. Got a reverse joint replacement coming up, but I'm trying to wait for the urologist to remove an 8mm kidney stone before I have my right arm put in a sling.
A third item, NO MORE CHINA DRIVES!
Dick
@mwb posted:A decent and reasonably affordable modular turn-key drive system with all the components that could be installed into diesel locos.
An emergence of the Wagner (Current Line) trolley and traction supplies company from wherever it is now.
More (any!) early era (pre-1920) steam and passenger cars.
The Stanton drives are 'available' in OW5, P48, On3 and more with varying wheelbases.
I should have gotten a Stanton drive for my SAL motorcar!!! Still possible I guess, will have to do some calculations.
How do you mount the sideframes?
@Jim Scorse posted:The Stanton drives are 'available' in OW5, P48, On3 and more with varying wheelbases.
Thanks for the info - would be nice if NWSL might do a bit of advertising about such stuff.
But the rest of the Wagner/Current Line catalog is still needed; sideframes, interior/exterior details, underbody sets, etc.
1) 36 inch version of the Intermountain wheel set.
2) 70 ton roller bearing version of the Intermountain truck.
3) 100 ton roller bearing version of the Intermountain truck.
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