Teaser video from KatoUSA

[crrcoal]

Seems like new Tank cars coming.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Bxfg1tBVJ/

You don't need a FB account to watch the video.

[Scottl]

Lol, just when I gave up and designed my own.

[Mark5]

Thanks for posting that - maybe we'll get more info on this by the Amherst show in January.

[Frank Amato]

Whoa, nice !!!

[dcr1793]

A new, modern tankcar! Sweet!!

[thomasjmdavis]

Let's give Kato credit for spending some bucks to bring new people into the hobby.  At least, if I understand the graphic that flashed by- this video was shot at the San Diego Comic Con.  The average Comic Con attendee is not a model railroader.  And I bet booth space is more expensive than the average model railroad show.  So, good for them, I hope they had great sales, and San Diego has some new model railroaders (or at least, train set collectors).

My only suggestion is that they need a true N scale Godzilla, not that 1/1200 scale one along side the tracks.

[lock4244]

Lol, just when I gave up and designed my own.

Quick! Design my earlier era LPG tank so Rapido can announce the same car in HO 

[samusi01]

Lol, just when I gave up and designed my own.

Guaranteed to happen unless you do a truly niche product accurately... Try some of the spiral-wound tank cars like Roka will never bother to bring to N.

[Ike the BN Freak]

Let's give Kato credit for spending some bucks to bring new people into the hobby.  At least, if I understand the graphic that flashed by- this video was shot at the San Diego Comic Con.  The average Comic Con attendee is not a model railroader.  And I bet booth space is more expensive than the average model railroad show.  So, good for them, I hope they had great sales, and San Diego has some new model railroaders (or at least, train set collectors).

My only suggestion is that they need a true N scale Godzilla, not that 1/1200 scale one along side the tracks.

My issue with them when they went to Comic Con was they were selling sets for way less than they sell to dealers. I'm all for growing the hobby, but their social media guy doesn't seem to care for us who are model railroaders. I asked why they didn't offer deals/discounts at NSE/NMRA and their reply was that there were already dealers at those shows.

[chessie system fan]

Looks great. Anyone know the prototype?

It's about time that Japanese tank car in all the American starter sets got retired. 

[Specter3]

As long as they do a lot of black ones. I know they are “less interesting” but man, give us some plain black love please?

[MetroRedLine]

Let's give Kato credit for spending some bucks to bring new people into the hobby.  At least, if I understand the graphic that flashed by- this video was shot at the San Diego Comic Con.  The average Comic Con attendee is not a model railroader.  And I bet booth space is more expensive than the average model railroad show.  So, good for them, I hope they had great sales, and San Diego has some new model railroaders (or at least, train set collectors).

My only suggestion is that they need a true N scale Godzilla, not that 1/1200 scale one along side the tracks.

From what I heard there was A LOT of demand for Shinkansen sets, which weren't on sale, but one was on display.
My two brothers went to Comic-Con, I asked one of them to take pics of the booth, it looked rather busy (I also asked him to grab a brand new BNSF SD70ACe for me for $60...hahah).

[tehachapifan]

My issue with them when they went to Comic Con was they were selling sets for way less than they sell to dealers. I'm all for growing the hobby, but their social media guy doesn't seem to care for us who are model railroaders. I asked why they didn't offer deals/discounts at NSE/NMRA and their reply was that there were already dealers at those shows.

We're already hooked on the crack and will pay full price.

[ednadolski]

is it just me or are those riding a little too high?

Ed

[Mark5]

is it just me or are those riding a little too high?

Ed

My first impression as well. Hoping for the best on the "production" versions.