Brian, I understand you being excited about these engines and the cars to come. They have a unique and beautiful paint job and, as you noted, they are in service today. You can ride the Rocky Mountaineer. In Lionel's heyday through the 1950s almost everything they made was contemporary or from the very recent past. We grew up on the excitement of contemporary railroading and there's still something exciting about it.

Today's passenger trains are all Amtrak, and, while they are pretty cool, they are all Amtrak. The 20th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, Super Chief, Empire Builder, Southern Crescent, etc, were all unique and special trains, and that has been lost. The Rocky Mountaineer brings that uniqueness back. It's a special like the great trains of old.

 

Handsome looking engines. I really like the paint scheme. I can't wait for the pictures with passenger cars!

 

Looking forward to the cars arrival.

 

"The 20th Century Limited, Broadway Limited, Super Chief, Empire Builder, Southern Crescent, etc, were all unique and special trains, and that has been lost. The Rocky Mountaineer brings that uniqueness back. It's a special like the great trains of old."

Well said, Joe.

 

Those are some really good looking engines Brian.

 

Here is my video I did awaile back on these beautiful engines. Just wish MTH comes out with either another powered number or a dummy. Loves this color scheme.

 

Thanks for posting the video, Laz. It belongs here.

This is one of those special sets that comes along once in a great while. Just wait until the passenger cars arrive, that will really blow your mind.

 

Beautiful engines........looking forward to seeing them with your passenger cars when they arrive..cheers

 

Thanks for starting this thread Brian. I was not even aware this train ran in the Canadian Rockies thinking another company ran this service.
May have to book a trip now. Having visited the area a number of times its one of the most spectacular in North America.

Spent a few days in Nanaimo, BC Andreash. Loved Vancouver Island and decided to spend a few extra days not originally planned.

Pete

 

Pete, I think the fact that this is a train of our times makes this offering even more special. Not often that this happens today.

This is a good reason why the Rail Runner and Surfliner are so important to me.

 

I really like the Paint Scheme on these GP40's! Nice video, Laz. I saw the matching passenger cars of these in MTH catalog the other night. I think they will look spectacular with the GP40's. Looks like MTH included backend ditch lights which is nice.

I have not heard the quilling diesel horn yet or as MTH calls it the playable horn. This is a new feature on MTH Premier diesels. I am wondering if it works like their quilling stem engine whistle. It says in MTH catalog that works on their WiFi App but not sure if it works on DCS Remote.

Speaking of "Rocky Mountaineer," I have not seen any posts from David in sometime. I hope he is ok?




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KS,
The quillable whistle is a little tricky to do with the DSC remote. I can do it with the steamers but the diesels are a bit of a challenge with the thumbwheels. It does take practice. Otherwise these are going to be a Homerun for MTH.

 

Hi folks,

Sorry I haven't been posting here as regularly as I'd like to be. My 91-year-old Mom lives with us, and her health is very frail now. So my wife and I are otherwise focused on her care these days.

That being said... I did receive my Rocky Mountaineer locomotives as well a couple of weeks ago. And in addition to the twin GP40's, I have the earlier GP38 model released in 2017. So here are some quick iPhone photos of all 3 on the display shelf -- awaiting revenue service when the passenger cars arrive.



Photo1: The Rocky Mountaineer Triple-Header

Photo2: A Shallow-Angle View Showing Off the Flow of the Cool Paint Scheme

Photo3: A Close-Up of the GP38 #8019

Photo4: A Close-Up of one of the new GP40's #8018

Photo5: Another View of the Triple-Header #8016, #8018 and #8019

 

Thanks David for chiming in and posting some really neat photos of these engines. I know you of all of the MTF members are delighted with this offering from MTH. Count me in as well as an enthusiastic supporter.

We all understand the situation with your Mom. Most of us have or will be in a similar situation. This is the time we come to their assistance for all of the support they have given us over their lifetime. Blessings to your Mom.

 

Great photos David. :thumbsup: Best wishes and thoughts for your Mom.