I guess this is the best place to put this...
Two friends and I decided that quality Brass trains were just too freakin expensive, so we have decided to come out with a line of our own. The problem is .. I am into golden age steam, Doug likes transition era, and JJ likes modern diesel/electric. Since the cost of tooling and dies prohibits us from an initial offering of a dozen different types, we decided to ask you, the buyers, what you would like to see us come out with first. we were thinking of maybe 2 steam, 2 diesel, and 2 electric. At least that is * IF * you show enough interest in this project. I already have one retailer that will show our line, and I will be selling online.
One of the few things that we DO agree on is that they will have Kaydee couplers. Who do YOU, as users, think makes the best motors? Should we just offer them as DCC ready, or w/ the DCC installed? If with DCC, should it be w/ sound, and if so, soundtrax or QSI? Are there any other parts that you would prefer to see in them? Also .. what scale do most of you prefer?
We have done the research and determined that as long as we aren't trying to be greedy on price and profits, we can offer detail and running quality comparable to Marklin, MTH, Broadway Ltd loco's at a competitive price to their plastic loco's.
Are there any specific type of rolling stock you would like to see us come out with?
Since this will require a significant investment on our part, we are asking YOU what you want first; rather than just saying "this is what you are gonna get".
Any other suggestions will be appreciated and listened to!
I should do some kind of poll for this, but I don't know how to set it up on this forum.
Thanks in advance for your response/help with this project!
Two friends and I decided that quality Brass trains were just too freakin expensive, so we have decided to come out with a line of our own. The problem is .. I am into golden age steam, Doug likes transition era, and JJ likes modern diesel/electric. Since the cost of tooling and dies prohibits us from an initial offering of a dozen different types, we decided to ask you, the buyers, what you would like to see us come out with first. we were thinking of maybe 2 steam, 2 diesel, and 2 electric. At least that is * IF * you show enough interest in this project. I already have one retailer that will show our line, and I will be selling online.
One of the few things that we DO agree on is that they will have Kaydee couplers. Who do YOU, as users, think makes the best motors? Should we just offer them as DCC ready, or w/ the DCC installed? If with DCC, should it be w/ sound, and if so, soundtrax or QSI? Are there any other parts that you would prefer to see in them? Also .. what scale do most of you prefer?
We have done the research and determined that as long as we aren't trying to be greedy on price and profits, we can offer detail and running quality comparable to Marklin, MTH, Broadway Ltd loco's at a competitive price to their plastic loco's.
Are there any specific type of rolling stock you would like to see us come out with?
Since this will require a significant investment on our part, we are asking YOU what you want first; rather than just saying "this is what you are gonna get".
Any other suggestions will be appreciated and listened to!
I should do some kind of poll for this, but I don't know how to set it up on this forum.
Thanks in advance for your response/help with this project!