Re: Walthers USRA hoppers
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Greg Martin
Ed,
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One problem that comes to mind and Ben has reminded us time and time again that NYC modelers seem to be less of a factor these days as they want cars built and never step to the plate as buyers... Just ask most manufacturers... I am sure Ben's statements are well thought out and with some market research as he has been included in many discussions with manufacturers. Greg Martin -----Original Message-----
From: ed_mines <ed_mines@...> To: STMFC@... Sent: Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:00:55 -0000 Subject: [STMFC] Walthers USRA hoppers I'm surprised at the road names that Walthers is offering for their "new" USRA hopper. NY Central is absent; I always thought that this car and it's clones were very common on that railroad. According to "Common Northeastern Open top Hopper Cars" PRR only had a few of these among many, many 2 bay hoppers (some of which are accurately available from Bowser) and N&W and WM didn't have any. Stewart offered both of the WM cars and a legitimate peaked end version of the N&W fish belly side hopper. It looks like Walthers is offering what they think will sell, rather than what's correct prototype. I guess what they say about NYC modelers is true - not too many are interested in prototype freight cars. Someone must have the same opinion about Erie modelers. Proto 2000 skipped Erie when they released their 2-8-4s. Ed Yahoo! Groups Links |
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