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Turbo - designs almost finished
« on: March 26, 2017, 09:01:37 PM »
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Just to whet your appetite...

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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2017, 09:02:39 PM »
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Not sure what the double wheels are, but it looks awesome, eh?
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2017, 09:11:04 PM »
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Dual gauge, clearly. Must be for operating on the 5' gauge in the Southeast. :facepalm:

Definitely looking forward to more progress reports! Thanks, Jason!
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2017, 09:12:15 PM »
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 :drool:
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2017, 09:52:44 PM »
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After all these years, this model is coming true. Thanks Jason and thanks Mike!
I wonder how the electric wheel pickups were solved, and whether the model will have illuminated interior and be shipped assembled in a long box?  I guess I'll find out when I buy one.  :D
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2017, 10:09:27 PM »
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Take my money 8) can't wait for a CN set
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2017, 11:53:23 PM »
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Any chance of opening nose doors and a coupler so that it can be run in this configuration:
http://blog.iso50.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/VIA_TURBOTRAIN_BEING_Coupled_To_VIA_6521_atToronto_ON_1-450x281.jpg
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #7 on: March 27, 2017, 09:15:54 AM »
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Um - WOW!
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2017, 09:19:36 AM »
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Quote from: rapidotrains on March 26, 2017, 09:02:39 PM
Not sure what the double wheels are, but it looks awesome, eh?

Proto:160 option, perhaps?   (now that would be way awesome!)   :ashat:

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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2017, 09:56:11 AM »
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Pretty amazing.

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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2017, 10:09:46 AM »
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2017, 10:13:08 AM »
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Quote from: u18b on March 27, 2017, 09:56:11 AM
Pretty amazing.

 :ashat:

Agreed... Did they ever run through Niagara Falls (NY)..??

Someday I hope someone will make this...
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2017, 12:46:23 PM »
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I'm pretty sure they were only on the NE corridor in the US. I don't think they dropped below Toronto in Canada.
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2017, 12:50:36 PM »
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For regularly-scheduled service, yes, but Amtrak did a promotional tour in '71. I've found photos online showing they made it to Los Angeles and other points on the West Coast, as well as Florida.

I've been trying to find an itinerary for that tour, but so far no luck. However, I would bet it was documented in Trains.
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Re: Turbo - designs almost finished
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2017, 01:26:44 PM »
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Looks like a flying train that eats other trains.  Very cool.  I don't model Canadian but I have always had a soft spot for these guys...If finances allow...I will get one of these for sure.

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