Adrian Wintle Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Don't you just hate that? Though there's an N scale version... tempting.... http://www.osbornsmodels.com/kato-usa-176-2125-n-emd-f7a-santa-fe-yellow-bonnet-304315-25227-p.asp The Kato units run really well and are easy to convert to DCC (latest versions). I don't suppose I should mention that I picked up a lightly used WP F3A+F3B for less than the price for that F7A, though, with the intent is that they will become chassis for my PRR shells. The Intermountain units run almost as well and have more detail - I have an ABBA set of Warbonnets for my Super Chief. If I was doing it again, though, I would have gone with the Kato units (I think they look better) - oh, wait, I do have an ABBA.set of Kato Warbonnets (random older versions) in the projects box Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Damn, that Kato unit is tempting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah, I'm not gonna buy that Kato F7 - retail prices are ridiculous for N scale US models these days. I either import or get second hand stuff. I refuse to pay more than £50 for a DCC fitted Atlas loco, and won't pay much more than that for a DCC fitted Kato loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Wintle Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Yeah, I'm not gonna buy that Kato F7 - retail prices are ridiculous for N scale US models these days. I either import or get second hand stuff. I refuse to pay more than £50 for a DCC fitted Atlas loco, and won't pay much more than that for a DCC fitted Kato loco. Unfortunately, the retail prices are increasing over here too, with some of the new stuff being more than the equivalent of £50 for DC-only N-Scale. You need to time a visit over here to coincide with a couple of model railroad flea markets/shows. Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Oh, I plan to, eventually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 DAMN YOOOOOOOOU! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Haha! Such a good influence Do you know, I didn't get a notification to say you had posted on here.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Weird. I'll have a new thread up soon regarding the build for a layout to go with that loco and freight cars. Just a heads up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Oooo. Moving into SF territory are we? Exciting! I'm moving away from the desert and into the city.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 I say I am, nothing has actually happened yet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Well, just putting together next years exhibition layout, really. Want to try something small and easily portable. Which is odd, if I think about it. Moving from N to HO because I want to make a small layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 I don't think it's that odd mate. I do it all the time . Classic Micro. Less than 4 feet. Lots of charm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Well, just putting together next years exhibition layout, really. Want to try something small and easily portable. Which is odd, if I think about it. Moving from N to HO because I want to make a small layout? But true enough, judging by your N scale plans.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
switcher 1 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Well, just putting together next years exhibition layout, really. Want to try something small and easily portable. Which is odd, if I think about it. Moving from N to HO because I want to make a small layout? Maybe consider an 'H0 module' with end pieces for using it at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 I've got a track plan, I'm just waiting until the track is laid and wired up before I start a thread on it, otherwise I might just end up procrastinating for ages! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robatron86 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 By the way Dan, can I put my bid in for first refusal on the CF7 if you decide to re home it? I've been desperate for one those for a while. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 You have a PM, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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