Ho M Class Update

Tue Oct 4 16:47:40 EDT 2016

Mike, 
Last year Frank Bongiovanni sent a note out to the lists to gauge interest in a new model of an M.  
Following is his follow up to that initial toe-in-the-water email:

On Jul 28, 2015, at 9:06 AM, NW Mailing List <nw-mailing-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

I thought I should share the results.  We got a significant number of suggestions (mostly tactful, some not) that we clarify which M we were talking to the manufacturer/importer about.  Our discussions hadn't reached that level, as we were simply exploring the possibility of a "low price" N&W 4-8-0.  The results of the survey made it clear that our best bet is the M, specifically the way it looks (tender, fittings, etc.)at Strasburg today.  It is clear to most of our members that some mass-market appeal will, we think, substantially increase the viability of this project.

I got some comments about getting my M, M-1, and M-2 straighter in my mind.  I don't have it where I want it, but I'm a lot closer than I was two weeks ago (thank you, again, and as always, Col. Jeffries and Harold Davenport).

We got a good number of "You should do the M in a version with variations, especially tenders"; we're going to pass that on, but the cost-effectiveness of that will be determiend by the manufacturer/importer. 

We got a good number of "Instead of an M you guys should do []".  We're listening to all of that, but some are probably less likely than others.  I'd like an LC-2, but I'm not holding my breath.

And, we got a surprising number of "at that price I'd be interested in one or two".  I'm quite pleased we did this. 

We forwarded the results and constructive suggestions to the manufacturer/importer.  We've been asked to keep "his" name quiet for the time being.  It's not Broadway, but we're looking at that type of model with that level of quality and in that price ballpark.  We will keep you posted as to what happens next.

For those of you who replied with expressions interest and constructive suggestions/comments/cirticism, thank you.

Frank Bongiovanni, NWHS Modeling Committee

 Matt Goodman
Columbus, Ohio

 On Saturday, October 1, 2016 5:07 PM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

 This is the first i've heard of an M class engine coming out. Is it another PSC run or who is doing it?? 
I'd be interested if the model does come out. 
MikeMaryland 

    On Friday, September 30, 2016 1:05 PM, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

 All,
Any word or update about the HO scale M that the model comity is negotiating?
Brad CusterColumbus, OH

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