A quick BLMA TopGon preview... TEST SHOT PICS!

[Craig Martyn]

We expect our first test shots of the Norfolk Southern TopGon in about six weeks, but I figured you all might like a sneak peak at the engineering behind this unique model. 

Some of the features will include:

•  Ready-To-Run
•  Injection-Molded Plastic
•  Fine-Scale Detail
•  Accurately Painted/Printed
•  Installed Internal Bracing
•  Prototypical Ride Height
•  Etched-Metal Brake Platform
•  Correct 100-Ton Trucks
•  Knuckle Couplers
•  Multiple Numbers & Paint Variations

We'll release product road number and pricing information on this model very soon.  Stay tuned and thanks for the support!

[bobcat]

Can't wait Craig. Will it come with a load?

[tom mann]

re: correct 100 ton trucks

Your design?

[Ali Kenneth]

Oh dear! I fear an extension to the mortgage may be required!!!

Alasdair

[tom mann]

Will the transparent one come with confetti inside?
 

but seriously, what MSRP are you shooting for?

[Craig Martyn]

Will the transparent one come with confetti inside?
 

but seriously, what MSRP are you shooting for?

Hahaha!  Well done Tom, well done...   

While we haven't made an official announcement yet (and won't, at least for a week or two), the pricing will be $17.95 per car.  The initial offering is 36 numbers - twelve numbers of three different paint versions, all sold as singles.  The cars will come equipped with 100Ton Accumate Trucks which have the correct wheel base (unlike the MT version), a lower coupler box (that wouldn't disrupt the car ride height), etc., etc.  Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road.  Loads might be sold separately; however, considering the prototype loading of this car, the loads are NOT uniform like they are on cars traveling through the Powder River Basin.  That said, we'll look to companies like Hay Bros. to provide high-quality loads as after market products.

[DKS]

...we'll look to companies like Hay Bros. to provide high-quality loads as after market products.

Good pick. Hay Bros. loads are second to none, IMHO.

[pedro]

Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road. 

Can you elaborate on that statement? Sounds intriguing. Or like a hint, perhaps?

Wishfully thinking,
Pete

[Craig Martyn]

Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road.

Can you elaborate on that statement? Sounds intriguing. Or like a hint, perhaps?

Wishfully thinking,
Pete

Sorry mista no speaka english.    :-*                      (but seriously, don't read too far into that... now)

[tom mann]

Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road.

Can you elaborate on that statement? Sounds intriguing. Or like a hint, perhaps?

Wishfully thinking,
Pete

Sorry mista no speaka english.    :-*                      (but seriously, don't read too far into that... now)

Nice, nice! ;D  (but seriously, just tell us the name of the fox river-based company that is going to make this coupler - an an ETA ;D )

[Sokramiketes]

Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road.

Can you elaborate on that statement? Sounds intriguing. Or like a hint, perhaps?

Wishfully thinking,
Pete

Sorry mista no speaka english.    :-*                      (but seriously, don't read too far into that... now)

Nice, nice! ;D  (but seriously, just tell us the name of the fox river-based company that is going to make this coupler - an an ETA ;D )

FVM is making couplers???

[Denver Road Doug]

FVM is making couplers

[RumorCreationComplete]
You heard it here first folks!
[/RumorCreationComplete]

Seriously, given some recent discussions about body mount couplers, I suspect if new couplers are coming it might be any of a few different companies.

[Craig Martyn]

Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road.

Can you elaborate on that statement? Sounds intriguing. Or like a hint, perhaps?

Wishfully thinking,
Pete

Sorry mista no speaka english.    :-*                      (but seriously, don't read too far into that... now)

Nice, nice! ;D  (but seriously, just tell us the name of the fox river-based company that is going to make this coupler - an an ETA ;D )

FVM is making couplers???

I don't think so....   And let's not go spreading rumors now...   children.   

[Frank Amato]

Damn!  Look no further than RailWire for the serious gouge...

[POVC]

Furthermore, this bolster design on the car will allow for a more correct truck and coupler, if one should  become available down the road.

Can you elaborate on that statement? Sounds intriguing. Or like a hint, perhaps?

Wishfully thinking,
Pete

Sorry mista no speaka english.    :-*                      (but seriously, don't read too far into that... now)

Nice, nice! ;D  (but seriously, just tell us the name of the fox river-based company that is going to make this coupler - an an ETA ;D )

FVM is making couplers???

Only in Tom's dreams....

Tim