Lemice-Terrieux
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Post by Lemice-Terrieux on Jan 22, 2024 1:00:58 GMT -5
By chance I came again to the site of Searails and saw that they sell, or sold (as a kit) the Baldwin RF-16 "Sharknose" (A) ; such a model would be fine if AZL could make it too, but in RTR version ! |
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Post by DAZed on Jan 22, 2024 1:07:01 GMT -5
By chance I came again to the site of Searails and saw that they sell, or sold (as a kit) the Baldwin RF-16 "Sharknose" (A) ; such a model would be fine if AZL could make it too, but in RTR version ! Search for “shark” on this site and you will find that Hans is apparently quite opposed to doing this model due to its ugly factor. |
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Lemice-Terrieux
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Post by Lemice-Terrieux on Jan 22, 2024 2:25:59 GMT -5
For myself, I find it beautiful ... Maybe they should make a poll among the users of the forum ?
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Post by texrail on Jan 22, 2024 3:55:25 GMT -5
For myself, I find it beautiful ... Maybe they should make a poll among the users of the forum ? Really a distinctive loco! But only two class 1 railroads (Pennsilvania and NYC) used them. No use in western railroads. In Delaware & Hudson livery it is really beautifull. But probabely too unattractive from the producers perspective  |
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Post by cthsery on Jan 22, 2024 9:06:35 GMT -5
PRR, NYC, and B&O purchased units new. NYC sold some to Monongahela. 2 of those went to D&H.
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Lemice-Terrieux
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Post by Lemice-Terrieux on Jan 22, 2024 9:49:12 GMT -5
When I began 2017 the only Budd's available were NH, so I decided to model Massachusetts around 1965, with NH and NYC. Meanwhile I bought the NYC Budd's, too.
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 22, 2024 10:16:07 GMT -5
When I began 2017 the only Budd's available were NH, so I decided to model Massachusetts around 1965, with NH and NYC. Meanwhile I bought the NYC Budd's, too. We have more things coming for your layout this year.  |
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Post by Rob Albritton on Jan 22, 2024 10:16:57 GMT -5
By chance I came again to the site of Searails and saw that they sell, or sold (as a kit) the Baldwin RF-16 "Sharknose" (A) ; such a model would be fine if AZL could make it too, but in RTR version ! Search for “shark” on this site and you will find that Hans is apparently quite opposed to doing this model due to its ugly factor. He’s not the only one opposed to Baby Shark. (Doo-doo-de-do-do)  Now get THAT out of your head! |
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matt
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Post by matt on Jan 22, 2024 15:44:54 GMT -5
Did Searails ever brought it to the market?
Greetings
Mattias
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Post by Hans Riddervold (AZL) on Jan 22, 2024 19:33:29 GMT -5
Interesting yes. viable, no
The same goes for the Centipedes and the Erie Builts. Just too few operators. Maybe as brass locomotives if we ever got back to brass production.
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Post by rvn2001 on Jan 22, 2024 20:29:02 GMT -5
I have both Searails A unit and B unit shells.
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Post by cthsery on Jan 22, 2024 21:11:12 GMT -5
GHW Miniatures, a Shapeways shop, offers A and B unit shells to fit the MTL F-7 chassis.
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Post by Scott on Jan 22, 2024 22:20:45 GMT -5
Search for “shark” on this site and you will find that Hans is apparently quite opposed to doing this model due to its ugly factor. He’s not the only one opposed to Baby Shark. (Doo-doo-de-do-do) Now get THAT out of your head! The shark!? I assume we’re referring to the Baldwin RF-16. Have you ever stopped to consider the visual possibilities it presents for AZL webpage banners?! The shark nose … the nose of the shark nose … water level that adds to the terror … The Water Level Route! … The Water Level Route of The New York Central!! For the art, put in the water a Baldwin RF-16. Based on that alone, the shark should be picked up by AZL. Okay, maybe too few roads used ’em, and, therefore, the shark has limited appeal. Sometimes I think we should all stop what were doing and just model the Pennsylvania Railroad. After all, what livery do you see the most when you think box car. Scott |
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Post by rgs455 on Jan 23, 2024 0:29:52 GMT -5
By chance I came again to the site of Searails and saw that they sell, or sold (as a kit) the Baldwin RF-16 "Sharknose" (A) ; such a model would be fine if AZL could make it too, but in RTR version ! I'd rather see an SD7/9 or their later derivates in Z than some Shark Baby Shark. BR Boris |
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jd
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Post by jd on Jan 23, 2024 13:41:34 GMT -5
Attached is a completed set, from the Searails bodies. Gerd did the painting on these for me. Attachments:
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