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Maletrain

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Re: Another Kato poll.....
« Reply #75 on: May 08, 2018, 11:14:15 AM »
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And then there are those of us who would like to model real trains that are not so glamorous, such as B&O's "Capitol Limited" circa 1950s.  At that time, the consist was a mix of stainless steel corrugated and smooth sides in a couple of paint schemes.  Also, in the early 1950s, the B&O's "Columbian" was still a separate train that was fully streamlined in consistently styled cars (except for the heavyweight RPO added between some points).  So, it seems that collectors would want a "Columbian" because it is pretty, while the B&O modelers would want to also have a proper looking "Capitol Limited", especially since they ran only about 15 minutes apart past any given station on their routes.

The corrugated come car used on the "Capitol" has been made in HO, but never in N scale.  It is noticeably different from what is available in N scale.  It would be hard to scratch build because it has some pretty odd characteristics in the dome. 

If Kato (or any other manufacturer) decided to make that dome car, it would greatly facilitate modelers who want to create a "Capitol Limited", because most of the other cars are available as either RTR models or as car sides.

Another way of looking at the market, I suppose.

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Re: Another Kato poll.....
« Reply #76 on: May 08, 2018, 01:01:04 PM »
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And then there are those of us who would like to model real trains that are not so glamorous, such as B&O's "Capitol Limited" circa 1950s.
The corrugated come car used on the "Capitol" has been made in HO, but never in N scale.  It is noticeably different from what is available in N scale.  It would be hard to scratch build because it has some pretty odd characteristics in the dome. 

Functional spotlights on the model dome car would be a neat feature.


http://streamlinermemories.info/Eastern/CLDome.jpg

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Re: Another Kato poll.....
« Reply #77 on: May 08, 2018, 03:57:55 PM »
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That's the car.  And, one of them is still in operation, and was going to be available for a reserved ride from DC to Pittsburgh this June, at least until Amtrak decided to stop allowing such things.

It doesn't show from the angle of that photograph, but the ribs do not go straight across the dome, but are sort of "swept-back", plus the angles on the end glass are different, making the dome look distinctive from the side.  It also has a pretty distinctive profile from the end, with the center-most panels of the glass roof being flat and angled (instead of level like the Kato domes), and the side glass panels being curved.

That car and its sisters have a long history that might support a reasonable sized market, not just for the Capitol Limited.  I hope somebody decides to produce one in N scale.  I could actually use 2, because the B&O had 3, assigned 2 to the Capitol, and used the 3rd on the Shenandoah when it was not needed to fill in for an OOS dome in the Capitol service.  So, one model -- 2 trains supported.  Not to mention the other trains it has graced since the B&O's flag fell.

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Re: Another Kato poll.....
« Reply #78 on: May 08, 2018, 09:27:44 PM »
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I went for the 20CL but no interest for a (Kato) E7. We already have a NYC E7 and a 20CL should be pulled by a Hudson :).

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KATO made a special loco just for the BL -- the GG1. Quite possibly they will make a NYC Hudson for those who want an earlier version of the TCL.