Ho M Class Update

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We are still working on it we have had some exploratory conversation with
manufacturers. The Facebook page for the M class locomotive has over 600
likes.  Hopefully soon we can say something .. Dean Taylor

On Oct 5, 2016 6:39 AM, "NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List" <
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> 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.
>
> Mike
> Maryland
>
>
> 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 Custer
> Columbus, OH
>
>
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