Where to find UP locos???

[crazycarl]

I have been noticing that it is getting harder and harder to find modern HO, UP locos. Examples of what I am looking for would be Dash-8s, Dash-9s, AC4400s, SD70ACEs, and most of all MP15 DC or ACs. I cant seem to find them at local shops, train shows, or much online. I have seen some stuff on e-bay, but I just hate using that site. Does anyone know why this is? I am really fond of Atlas stuff but they seem to make a run of locos for a year and then thats it!

 

[ouengr]

It is the transition to the manufacturers making only what is preordered.

 

[Larry]

I have been noticing that it is getting harder and harder to find modern HO, UP locos. Examples of what I am looking for would be Dash-8s, Dash-9s, AC4400s, SD70ACEs, and most of all MP15 DC or ACs. I cant seem to find them at local shops, train shows, or much online. I have seen some stuff on e-bay, but I just hate using that site. Does anyone know why this is? I am really fond of Atlas stuff but they seem to make a run of locos for a year and then thats it!

If your not in a big rush you can usually buy or trade for them right here on this Forum if you can beat me to the sale or trade.

 

[sd24b]

I have been noticing that it is getting harder and harder to find modern HO, UP locos. Examples of what I am looking for would be Dash-8s, Dash-9s, AC4400s, SD70ACEs, and most of all MP15 DC or ACs. I cant seem to find them at local shops, train shows, or much online. I have seen some stuff on e-bay, but I just hate using that site. Does anyone know why this is? I am really fond of Atlas stuff but they seem to make a run of locos for a year and then thats it!

LOL Good luck on the -8's Got lucky and found a Atlas 8-40C at a swap meet. You might get lucky and find a MP15. LHS had a Con Cor on the back shelf. Poor puller but very smooth runner. All of my -9s are the old Athearn BB. I think one of the LHS had some -9's on the shelf. I know one has a Rail Power shell on a Overland chassis. Phil

 

[HF1]

Hi...
Not sure where you're looking but I've had no trouble getting the UP power I've wanted - Kato just released 2 new road #'s of the AC4400CW's and the second # isn't out just yet...My local hobby shop has several SD70ACe's on consignment including the hard to get heritage units with sound - all were priced under $200 last time I looked but you'd have to call them -I don't know if I'm allowed to post this but you can check with Discount Model Trains in Addison, Tx ask for Wayne.
Hope this helps.

 

[Iron Horseman]

I have been noticing that it is getting harder and harder to find modern HO, UP locos. Examples of what I am looking for would be Dash-8s, Dash-9s, AC4400s, SD70ACEs, and most of all MP15 DC or ACs. I cant seem to find them at local shops, train shows, or much online. I have seen some stuff on e-bay, but I just hate using that site. Does anyone know why this is? I am really fond of Atlas stuff but they seem to make a run of locos for a year and then thats it!

I'm sorry but it seems like every locomotive I want comes in UP but never the road that I want. I have not by any means done a scientific study but I would say that UP is probably the most produced road name today. Choosing not to use eBay and similar 2nd hand on-line markets doesn't mean it is getting harder to find them, it just means the search isn't in the right places.

 

[crazycarl]

I'm sorry but it seems like every locomotive I want comes in UP but never the road that I want.

Thats the problem I seem to be having in my area I guess. Tons of Sante Fe (pre-merger), BNSF, and NS but little UP. Guess everyone is buying it up.

I tried the ebay thing for the first time and lost both auctions so far.

What road do you want and I'll trade ya for some UP if I can find em .

 

[Larry]

I found some older UP on Ebay in the Buy-It-Now columns pretty cheap about 3 months ago. Sometimes that section is a lot cheaper than the Auction section. last nite a guy was selling Genesis engines for $139.00, which ain't cheap in my book, but the same engine auctioned off for $175.00.