new product news: new HO Y6b

[nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org]

All;

I found this information at:
http://www.walthers.com/exec/newproducts/cr/200511/Locomotive

588 - Precision Craft Models

15 Steam Y6b 2-8-8-2 w/22I Tender, Modern Bell, w/LokSound - Powered --  
Norfolk & Western #2195  HO $699.99   15-Jul-2006
16 Steam Y6b 2-8-8-2 w/22I Tender, Modern Bell, w/LokSound - Powered --  
Norfolk & Western #2200  HO $699.99   15-Jul-2006
17 Steam Y6b 2-8-8-2 w/22I Tender, Modern Bell, w/LokSound - Powered --  
Norfolk & Western - No Engine Number  HO $699.99   15-Jul-2006
18 Steam Y6b 2-8-8-2 w/22I Tender, Modern Bell, DC/DCC Sound Upgradeable 
pwd -- Norfolk & Western #2195  HO $599.99   15-Jul-2006
19 Steam Y6b 2-8-8-2 w/22I Tender, Modern Bell, DC/DCC Sound Upgradeable 
pwd -- Norfolk & Western #2200  HO $599.99   15-Jul-2006
20 Steam Y6b 2-8-8-2 w/22I Tender, Modern Bell, DC/DCC Sound Upgradeable 
pwd -- Norfolk & Western - No Engine Number  HO $599.99   15-Jul-2006

editorial comment:  I was hoping for a Y6/6a or Y5.

disclaimer: I have no business interest in Walters or Precision Craft Models 
except as a customer, just like most of you.

Nigel F Misso
nfmisso at mchsi.com