08-18-2009, 12:31 PM
FYI, I just got a reply to my inquiry with Roundhouse/Athearn/Horizon about their upcoming USRA light 4-6-2.
If you want to model a steam railroad, the most generic and appropriate roster would feature USRA light 4-6-2s and USRA light 2-8-2s on the mainline, USRA 0-6-0s in the yard, and modern 2-8-0s. There are a number of light 2-8-2s out there, as well as 0-6-0s....so getting the 4-6-2 again is nice since they are hard to find. Previously, the subpar IHC 4-6-2 was the only option (I have one...it is seriously lacking). Hopefully, the 4-6-2 will be upgraded from the original Genesis version.
The plain version is expected in December and will list for $150. The Tsunami version will be in March and list for $240. I'd guess they'll have discount store prices of $100 and $160...with lower street prices after the initial introduction. I need these enough that I'll probably buy two when they are offered and keep an eye out for more at the street prices later (I picked a $280 list price 2-8-0 for $70...new...a few months back).
If you want to model a steam railroad, the most generic and appropriate roster would feature USRA light 4-6-2s and USRA light 2-8-2s on the mainline, USRA 0-6-0s in the yard, and modern 2-8-0s. There are a number of light 2-8-2s out there, as well as 0-6-0s....so getting the 4-6-2 again is nice since they are hard to find. Previously, the subpar IHC 4-6-2 was the only option (I have one...it is seriously lacking). Hopefully, the 4-6-2 will be upgraded from the original Genesis version.
The plain version is expected in December and will list for $150. The Tsunami version will be in March and list for $240. I'd guess they'll have discount store prices of $100 and $160...with lower street prices after the initial introduction. I need these enough that I'll probably buy two when they are offered and keep an eye out for more at the street prices later (I picked a $280 list price 2-8-0 for $70...new...a few months back).
Michael
My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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My primary goal is a large Oahu Railway layout in On3
My secondary interests are modeling the Denver, South Park, & Pacific in On3 and NKP in HO
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