So what do you think of this?

Greg Elems Feb 26, 2003

  1. Greg Elems

    Greg Elems Staff Member

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    This is K-Lines new diesel critter. Aside from the huge coupler and markers, this is kind of neat. Anyone else have an opinion?

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    Greg Elems
     
  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Looks like something an On2 person would have fun adapting!

    :D

    Boxcab E50
     
  3. penncentral ss

    penncentral ss E-Mail Bounces

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    It's not somthing I'd want but I suppose theres a market? I've run these little engines on many different RR lines an can say "hold your ears! they were some noisy rascals to opperate!!
     
  4. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Aside from the gigantic couplers, I think that the first thing I'd consider, is giving it a much larger headlight housing. The one it has now, looks somehow out of proportion.

    :D

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  5. Mike Robertson

    Mike Robertson TrainBoard Member

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    The body might also be of interest to a narrow gauger in a large scale, like 24:1, or 32:1. It would need an O scale 2-rail mechanism.
    Interestingly, at a scale of 24:1, O gauge represents exactly 30 inch gauge.
    regards / Mike [​IMG] :cool:
     
  6. sumpter250

    sumpter250 TrainBoard Member

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    Hey Ma!, come quick! it'a an Athearn Hustler on steroids!!! :D :D
     
  7. hondo52

    hondo52 TrainBoard Member

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    Nice little yard switcher. It's somthing different. I agree the couplers do look big.
    Other then that, good job K-Line.

    Later,
    hondo52 :cool:
     
  8. rush2ny

    rush2ny TrainBoard Member

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    It looks like the little switcher that the Strasburg Railroad has. I like it! Change the lights and maybe couplers and it is great.

    Russ
     
  9. Johnny Trains

    Johnny Trains Passed away April 29, 2004 In Memoriam

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    I think it's great of them to make the effort to make something that's sort of off the beaten trail. It's a neat engine.

    I'm sure it will be very popular.

    I give it 3 1/2 stars for effort.
     
  10. Catt

    Catt Permanently dispatched

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    Trash the markers,put real (huge) headlight on her and make her 0n30. :D

    I like it .
     

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