tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post6699400048010513624..comments2024-03-29T04:33:05.907-07:00Comments on quinntopia - An N Scale blog: 2010 Wish ListJerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-84409066692114243742011-04-12T00:03:26.182-07:002011-04-12T00:03:26.182-07:00@TMT:
Thanks for the info regarding the reasoning...@TMT:<br /><br />Thanks for the info regarding the reasoning of the of the bulbous cab front on the Narita 259. I still don't like it but after your explanation yes I can appreciate it. But it's just personal taste. I also cannot abide the famous Dutch train sets in a similar concept (See link: http://www.marc2000.nl/train/ic_zwolle.jpg).<br /><br />I suppose the delight I take in the Narita 253 is their loose resemblance to train sets in my home city of Melbourne, Australia. Though here we are talking about metropolitan systems not inter-city express train sets (which here remain diesel due to the cost of cabling vast expanses ... but that will happen).<br /><br />Modern train set (Alstom x Trapolis):<br />http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4f/X%27TrapolisFSS.jpg<br /><br />Modern trainset (Siemens ... not so good at braking FYI):<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Siemens_train_in_Metro_Trains_Melbourne_Livery.jpg<br /><br />Early Eighties (Comeng):<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Melboure_Comeng_381M_Metro.jpg<br /><br />Early Seventies (Hitachi):<br />http://mikelward.com/news/uploaded_images/DSC00155-709313.JPG<br /><br />However, I don't understand the argument for splitting the trains in two and what this has to do with the bulbous design. For years our six car metropolitan sets would be split in to two x three car sets. So long as you as a passenger knew one end of the station from another (usually being the name of the next station-end, then this is where you headed).<br /><br />And for interest sake (or lack of) here is our most modern inter-city train set:<br />http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VLocitySet36.jpg<br /><br />Regrettably none of these Melbourne trains here are produced by the major modellers.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850060238206734476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-49675098348628448682011-04-05T02:48:46.114-07:002011-04-05T02:48:46.114-07:00Thanks Anonymous! Wish lists are fun things...I g...Thanks Anonymous! Wish lists are fun things...I guess this was really a 'shopping list' more than a wish list...its funny how many trains they have still yet to make! The BB36000 would be an interesting one...they could also create the Belgian and Luxembourg versions as well!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-10647740640353421472011-04-04T04:35:48.721-07:002011-04-04T04:35:48.721-07:00Talking of wish lists - hypothetical ones - from s...Talking of wish lists - hypothetical ones - from sweden : SJ T43 and SJ T44, from france : BB36000, and any version of the 'Mabi' locomotives eg the RENFE 311 / SBB Am 841 / SNCF BB 60000 etc. <br /><br />I'm really looking forward to the RockyRail Prima electric (my experience of Mehano is that their models are as good as or better than minitrix), all the Japanese Koploper lookalikes have been on my 'to get' list for years.<br /><br />One thing that is almost an unavoidable buy for me are the new Kato Vossloh G1700s. So far they've announed five versions, and I like everyone. Will probably go without food.. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-7808499504028904642011-03-31T16:33:35.639-07:002011-03-31T16:33:35.639-07:00@Mike:
I've never been fond of the cab-on-top...@Mike:<br /><br />I've never been fond of the cab-on-top design that many JR trainsets have, but it seems to be for a good reason: it allows a vestibule and door to be put at the front of the car. This is particularly important, since N'EX is two joined trains leaving Narita, and splits up to go to two destinations once in Tokyo. If you happen to get onto the wrong (end of the) train, you might find yourself going to the wrong place on the older 253 train; on the 259, it's less of a problem.<br /><br />That said, and having recently come back from a brief stay in Tokyo, I agree that the 253 looks really cool in a retro-spaceship sort of way, but I've gained respect for the "confident" lines of the 259.TMThttp://thomas.tuerke.net/on/mrr/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-30552902539029612942011-03-30T03:50:07.012-07:002011-03-30T03:50:07.012-07:00I've always been a fan of the Narita Express 2...I've always been a fan of the Narita Express 253 series, and to date is the only Japanese train I truly covet for my collection. I am developing a slow-growing appreciation for the whole Japanese catalogue. Perhaps I had just never paid too much attention before now, but I find I am easily polarised on items in either one way or another. For example while I love the 253, the 259 isn't my cup of tea personally. I seem to have this experience across all class of Japan's railways.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />MikeMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12850060238206734476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-67191523418959030352011-03-28T15:33:12.402-07:002011-03-28T15:33:12.402-07:00Ahhh....good to know Pierre! Fortunately I have e...Ahhh....good to know Pierre! Fortunately I have enough track to 'park' the train! That is annoying, however, that often seems the case for the 'close coupling' that we all like. I'm pretty excited to see this one!Jerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454470373325096585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2530989713679372474.post-36390294003432443232011-03-28T11:49:14.496-07:002011-03-28T11:49:14.496-07:00Well I can only confirm the quality of the Liliput...Well I can only confirm the quality of the Liliput EMU, I couldn't resist during a week-end in Berlin. The 2 motors are extremely smooth.<br />The train however is a hassle to handle or even lift off the track without the fear of braking a part (the 5 coaches are not splitable), so be sure to book a permanent track in your train yard!Pierre.blnnoreply@blogger.com