MTL December releases

[Dave V]

So what does this mean? New shells but shells that are still wrong?

Or are they cases of just needing new underframes?

New box!

[JoeD]

Crap. Not a single car I can use on my transition era SoCal layout. Again...
Otto K.

Suggestions always welcome

Joe

[Missaberoad]

So what does this mean? New shells but shells that are still wrong?
Or are they cases of just needing new underframes?

It still the same basic body as always, just with the running boards removed, new short ladders and a walkway over the coupler (I think those are all the new things).
Jason

Basically that, still the same ride height and body height issues as the earlier PS1's.
Honestly unless you know what you are looking for or have them next to an Athearn car, lowering them takes them 90% of the way...

They are definitely pretty cars...

[Glenn Poole]

I don't understand MTL making major revisions to their cars but still not getting them to the proper ride height.  I have not purchased many MTL cars lately for this reason and this reason alone.  Just sayin
 

[Cajonpassfan]

@Cajonpassfan

Running a transition Cajon layout, but concerned about long antiseptic cuts of PFE reefers?  Otto, you might as well be concerned you have too many ties on your track ...   

If you wish some variety in prototypical string of R-30-21, toss in an odd heavily weathered faded Armour Yellow R-30-13 (perhaps condemned) with the vertical brake staff (Atlas makes the best versions of the latter), and a handful (5 to 10%) of Western Pacific heralded PFE cars.   Small variations are what make such a cut so attractive and a reward to the observant.

Jake, but that was my point exactly. I already have about 60 of these, I don't need more. I do need to sprinkle in some variation, but even the WP cars, which I also own, are exactly the same cars. And yes I have a handful of the Atlas -13's, and those are a bit of a stretch era-wise.
Otto

[Atlas Paul]

Suggestions always welcome

Joe

So the 150 suggestions I sent you aren't any good?

[Mark5]

I'm liking that N&W business car.

Me too. 

The prototype N&W #300 (I know, the model is a foob  ) was originally USRA #51, then N&W 3/3/1920. Streamlined at Roanoke in September 1955, then got fresh paint and and was named "Roanoke" on 10/15/1977. Eventually became NS #5 circa late 1985.

At a minimum, since I model 1975, I will need to remove the "Roanoke" name, or maybe I'll just leave it ...

Mark

[thomasjmdavis]

Jake, but that was my point exactly. I already have about 60 of these, I don't need more. I do need to sprinkle in some variation, but even the WP cars, which I also own, are exactly the same cars. And yes I have a handful of the Atlas -13's, and those are a bit of a stretch era-wise.
Otto

Now I see where you are coming from, Otto.  You are looking for transition era cars that are NOT SP reefers. I can appreciate that, as I spend a lot of time trying to find ATSF boxcars that don't have a map on the side. And as I am primarily a passenger train modeler, the very last thing I need is one more observation car. 

[wcfn100]

Now I see where you are coming from, Otto.  You are looking for transition era cars that are NOT SP reefers.

No, he's looking for more SP reefers. 

Jason

[Cajonpassfan]

Suggestions always welcome

Joe

Lol Joe. Careful what we wish and ask for
Wait till I get back from my road trip....
Otto

[Cajonpassfan]

No, he's looking for more SP reefers. 

Jason

Correct, or more precisely PFE reefers.
Somehow my attempt at responding got tangled up, so here it is again, as an attachment.
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[coosvalley]

Suggestions always welcome

Joe

I don't know if anyone has ever asked, but could you guys over at MT make some single window coaches?

 

[bbussey]

It still the same basic body as always, just with the running boards removed, new short ladders and a walkway over the coupler (I think those are all the new things).

Also the new door widths in some cases.

[JoeD]

I don't know if anyone has ever asked, but could you guys over at MT make some single window coaches?

 

wE ARE WORKING ON THEM AS WE SPEAK

[peteski]

wE ARE WORKING ON THEM AS WE SPEAK

jOE MULTITASKS WELL.