New SD40 announced by ROCO!

[torikoos]

I picked this up on another forum, but it's too hot not to pass on.

ROCO, one of the biggest european model railroad manufacturers, has just today announced an HO model of the EMD SD40 in a variety of liveries.
If they get it right, and the build standard and detailing is as good as their other recent releases, we might have ourselves a new benchmark for mass produced US locomotive models... I'm watching this with interest!

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Koos

[Ralph]

I got a window saying the server couldn't be found...using Firefox. Anyone able to see the link?

[faraway]

This link should lead to page 70 and 71 of the Roco news catalog. That is where the SD40 is listed

http://www.flipgorilla.com/p/23023990364...4711720/70

[Ralph]

Thanks Reinhard. That did the trick. Very tempting looking Koos!

[torikoos]

I have noticed they are intending to offer it with traction tires, something that really isn't needed I feel and a pet hate of mine.

What are your views on traction tires? I've written Roco and asked if they could offer it without, or ship with replacement wheels so you can opt out.
I'm awaiting their reply.

Their e-mail address is <!-- e --><a href="mailto:roco@roco.cc">roco@roco.cc</a><!-- e --> , so if you would like to ask them to refrain from traction tires in order so they get it right for the north american market, I'd suggest you write them a message too.

Koos