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When I was lucky enough to talk BLI into doing the "A" as their first  
locomotive besides sending them the drawings I also went to every list I could  
find and asked them to email BLI that they were interested! Now it worked 
well  enough that they have not only done the "A" but the "Y" and the "J" 
also. I  would love to see the "K's" in both versions. streamlined and not! This 
way  they get 2 Locos out of one drive train! As long as BLI or for that 
matter any  other company can see a profit they will produce product! Sure 
they may not be  perfect but at the price point that BLI sells their locos 
there is room for the  super detailers out there to make a number of different 
variations! I find it  amazing how often Diesel Locos are cut in many 
sections and converted into some  of the most obscure variants!
The pages of model railroad mags are full of conversion articles for  
diesels not so many for steam. Maybe this will change now with the availability  
of plastic models that can be more easily purchased! 
Ray Russell Sr.  
 
 
 
In a message dated 2/6/2015 1:58:47 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org writes:

I agree with that viewpoint. I am perfectly happy with my Rivarossi Y6b's  
though I know they are not perfect but improved over the years. As many of 
you  remember, this was the only non-brass HO scale N&W steam locomotive  
produced for years. We ought to be happy that these manufacturers are willing  
to produce models of our favorite locomotives.
Lois J.Ponton
N&W steam  historian

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