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 Posted - September 16 2011 : 1:56:04 PM
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for those who like these they have arrived ken
http://factorydirecttrains.com/generalelectricu50.aspx?utm_source=delivra&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=justin3
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Posted - September 16 2011 : 5:00:26 PM
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I've always thought they are cool. I'm sure you get plenty of traction with these.
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Posted - September 17 2011 : 5:04:14 PM
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I wonder what one would look like in Tyco's GT, Canadiana, QSR, PRR, Big Sky GN or one of the other rare schemes.
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Edited by - Alco Fan on September 17 2011 5:04:58 PM
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Posted - September 17 2011 : 9:24:15 PM
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| OUCH!!! They cost about the same as a UP Turbine set.
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Posted - September 17 2011 : 9:25:13 PM
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Nice, However, They Aint Cheap As AF Said.
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Posted - September 18 2011 : 8:09:05 PM
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Those look so cool  I wouldn't mind having one 
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Posted - September 19 2011 : 2:08:36 PM
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Very nice looking loco. But I think Athearn is a little too proud of it. It lists at $270 but is only DCC and sound "ready"? For that price, shouldn't it come with both already installed? And only the inner 4 axles are powered? Why not all 8 axles?
Maybe I am just too critical? It is a good looking loco, but too expensive in my mind. I'll just have to wait for a used one to pop up on ebay. Or maybe I'll get a great deal from a mail order place who can not move them due to the economy
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Posted - September 21 2011 : 8:45:05 PM
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Saw one at my LHS in Southern Pac colors. Oh the temptation.
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