--- In BRHSlist@y..., Rob Adams <aaeditor@n...> wrote:
> All:
>
> Thanks for your replies to my inquiry about the vaporware Oriental
R-5
> model. I see that I struck a nerve. It's nice of Challenger to do
> another O-5, and no doubt it will be an incredible model, but...how
> about the much smaller Q steamers. Heck...even some more O-1As,
which
> might shake loose one of the Oriental models for me to buy and run.
>
> Like you, I wish that someone would have done the R-5/R-5A and P-6A
> models before the prices went through the ceiling. I share
Marshall's
> sentiment about the cost and "roadability". Even if someone would
do
> one now, I'm not sure I could stomach the thought (let alone
actually
> afford to) of shelling out $1000 plus a piece for a steamer that I
want
> to run the wheels off of rather than put in a vault. Of course, we
say
> that now...imagine a beautiful P-6A suddenly on the dealer's shelf
> taunting you at each visit. It would no doubt tempt me to no end
and it
> would look pretty sweet running on the point of trains 22 and 23
between
> Burlington and Washington, IA on my HO scale recreation. For now,
my
> K-2s look pretty good, even if they are begging to be re-motored and
> painted. So many projects, so little time...
>
> Kind regards, Rob Adams
>
>
>
>
>
> John Trulson wrote:
> >
> > I never understand what makes manufacturers tick. I would love to
see a good OPERATING model of a R5, or better yet a R5A. Also a
> > S2A would be nice. Why another O5? Haven't they been modeled to
death? How about a P6A? How about.....how about....I could go on
> > and on..Happy New Year, John
> >
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Coming soon: 03 Mikes! Yea!
Rumor has it Aurora Car shops (Al Hoffman) is thinking about/has
plans/might be doing the R5! Yea!
Importers if you are listing More 01 Mikados! Yea!
SteamHogger
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