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Post by david1 on Apr 9, 2022 2:42:03 GMT
Years ago I would not be happy with fantasy schemes but I have completely changed my mine. The fantasy schemes from Lionel have been incredible. The fantasy scheme from Mth for trainworld which I believe was a gp7 was very attractive and a sellout. I should have ordered that one.
I have one Fantasy loco and that is the Lionel SD70ACe in the SF red and silver paint. it will not be the last.
Dave
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Post by Country Joe on Apr 9, 2022 6:30:28 GMT
I think we are in the era of fantasy schemes. It seems that new engines, engine and caboose sets, and rolling stock in various fantasy schemes are being announced weekly. That tells me they are selling and, if they sell, we will continue to see more announcements.
There was a time when I had no interest in fantasy schemes other then the Lionel Lines and even then I would have preferred those engines, cabooses and passenger cars to be in prototype schemes.
I have 2 Trump Train engine and caboose sets that I love and a number of Railking club cars that I tolerate but I’m not overly enthusiastic about. And then there’s my OGF rolling stock and an ES44 on order that I really love so I guess it’s a mixed bag. Some fantasy schemes are 👍 and others are 👎.
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Post by Adam on Apr 9, 2022 10:25:10 GMT
It certainly seems like there are more fantasy offering s and I agree, many are very well done.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2022 11:34:49 GMT
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm open to fantasy deco. I have a MTH Rudolph set and is a lot of fun to run around the holidays.
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Post by Sir James on Apr 9, 2022 15:49:43 GMT
Some stick up their nose and snub them. Me? I'm not a purist so If I like, I buy. Well actually, I did till prices went crazy.
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Post by ptc on Apr 9, 2022 16:37:11 GMT
Fantasy paint schemes have become main stream and are now widely accepted. Lionel indeed has done some marabous fantasy paint schemes. I would have never considered this Cab Forward were it not for the fantasy paint scheme. Count me in.  |
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Post by ytg on Apr 9, 2022 16:38:55 GMT
We may be in that era. But this model railroader will take a hard pass.
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Post by josef on Apr 9, 2022 20:17:07 GMT
They're not for me nor my layout.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Apr 9, 2022 21:45:31 GMT
Gotta admit I’m at the stage now where the new purchases have trended toward the “what if” fantasy schemes. Recent examples include the U.S. DOD Veranda Turbine, the Vision Line WP GS-6, and the red NYC Mohawk. And let’s not forget the OGF club engine. The SP Daylight cab-forward that PTC Brian already mentioned started me on this path, and I’ve never looked back.
All these offerings add interest and variety — not to mention they’re always crowd-pleasers too.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2022 22:36:36 GMT
Conrail T1!!!!
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Post by fabforrest on Apr 9, 2022 23:39:27 GMT
The Vision Line Western Pacific GS 64 in the Orange stripe livery is an absolute winner in my book and is my favorite engine.
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Post by JKP on Apr 10, 2022 2:11:26 GMT
I don't have any.....yet. Fantasy schemes are important for keeping the hobby strong imo- manufacutres and dealers like them. The shark DOD Veranda is something I'd buy if I had the curves and $ for.
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Post by firewood on Apr 10, 2022 3:10:49 GMT
I reckon we can leave historical accuracy to the scale guys. Being closer to toy train land, fantasy schemes will just be a part of it I guess. For myself I like plausible "what-if" schemes. Outright fantasy such as modern liveries on steam locomotives turn me off.
Dave
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Post by laz57 on Apr 10, 2022 12:05:14 GMT
Fantasy is ok with me after all I just love running these trains.
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Post by harborbelt70 on Apr 10, 2022 13:30:04 GMT
Down with RIVET COUNTERS and people who besmirch their whitewalled engines with weathering, I say! It's MY railroad, and if I want fantasy schemes (not all of them - mainly the Daylight ones) that's my choice. Actually, looking at what I have, most of the rolling stock is fantasy in the sense that it is not strictly prototypical - just a representation of the real thing that is close enough for my purposes.
Did I mention that I don't like weathering???
Seriously, the fantasy schemes have by all accounts been big sellers for Lionel and others. That is a good thing in my book.
This is not the first time I have posted these - they are the engines I most run:
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