--- In [email protected], Christopher Borgmeyer <cborgmeyer@...> wrote:
>
> Jeff,
>
> While I'm slowly transitioning to the NYO&W in S, I'm an NYC guy and
> have a number of S scale NYC models. You are correct in that NYC F3's
> or 7's rarely come up on eBay (I've never actually seen an F7 set.)
> The solution, as with many things in S, is to make them yourself or
> wait. A number of dealers have F3's in the passenger gray scheme.
> Since the NYC actually had very few locos in this scheme (2 A-B pairs
> I think) they have not sold as fast as the freight scheme. My
> suggestion would be to grab a gray set, use the existing lightning
> stripes as guides for masking, and repaint them black. Virtually all
> of the SHS switchers work for the NYC. Grab one, strip it and paint
> it black. CDS dry transfers can be used for lettering. Work yes, but
> a lot of fun and more rewarding then just taking something out of the
> box and plopping it on the track. You can still find plenty of
> rolling stock options out there appropriate for the NYC say 1945 and
> later.
>
> Now for some subjective opinions... the Athearn or Intermountain F
> units in HO are excellent in all ways. The SHS equivalents in S are
> just as good. When I got my NYC F3 set, I was immediately surprised
> at how nice they were. Much better in person then in the pics. I
> feel the same about the F7's. Beautiful models. Now factor in the
> much better running characteristics of S vs HO and all the room you
> have for sound (at least two speakers) and decoders. The S versions
> blow the HO away. Size matters and S wins.
>
> The switchers are a more mixed bag. Units from Athearn and Proto 2000
> are starting to surpass the SHS offerings in detail. The SHS drives
> can be a little loud but they generally have all the size advantages
> over HO. Both S and HO are cramped for decoders and speakers. I'd
> still give the edge to S as the slow speed running and tracking is
> better. They are a real pleasure to switch with.
>
> Chris Borgmeyer
> Westfield Center, OH
>
All,
I appreciate the references to HO rollingstock, as it helps to put everything
in perspective. I am also grateful to tall the fine gentleman who have helped
me on and off list (which includes DK and EL). I realized I will have to
relocate my modeling interest to the NYC's pennsylvania division, because:
1. The N&W (60s) is not well represented in S
2. It would nearly be impossible for me to scratchbuild the HUGE tankers that
were on the Southern Sub in the 60s
This all means that I can model the NYC's joint branch with the PRR. Of course
i will replace the PRR (i dont care for it at all) with my freelanced road
which should allow me use to more S scale rollingstock.
2 years is how much time I have left until I start college upon which I doubt I
will have enough time for "proper" modeling.
What shops have the Gray F-3s?? Since I model the 60s i can use any f7/f3 and
paint it entirely black and use cigar band decals.
Finally, my range of usable diesels has increased to:
Trainmasters,GP-35s,F units,GP-7s,H16-44s,SD-45s, RS-3s,SW-9s (C&I (which was
interchanged with) used SW-9s as road locomotives).
Jeffrey Ngowe
P.S. Do SHS or AM diesels have prototype specific separately applied details?
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