I had discussions with Broadway limited a couple of years back about producing
the H1b as a model. This was after they released their brass CN hudson, and
they told me that they had no plans to produce any more Canadian steam
locomotives. Too bad really, as the CN hudsons were quite nice. Maybe MTH
will pick up the ball, but I have to be honest - I have been a little
underwhelmed with the detailing of their latest offerings. Still, better than
nothing at all, I suppose.
For those chasing an HO model of a Royal Hudson, I would suggest contacting Dan
Huberman at PWRS. I know there are mixed opinions of their sales practices out
there, but the fact remains that they are one of the few distributors out there
with a serious commitment to Canadian-specific models. I spoke with him a few
months back and he told me he was in discussions with a manufacturer in China
over producing a model of a Royal Hudson to go with the special run of Rapido
cars PWRS came out with. Maybe if he knew there was additional interest out
there, it might help push things along.
I have heard many people say that it would be an easy step for a manufacturer
to produce both a Royal Hudson and an H1a/b model on the same running gear.
Unfortunately, this is not the case. While the wheelbase and driver diameters
are the same, (or very similar) the valve gear is noticeably different.
Adam Meeks
----- Original Message -----
From: Doug Hately
To: cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [cpsig] Royal Hudson
It's encouraging to see the interest in a CP Royal Hudson from MTH.
I emailed them Nov. 4th last year requesting they consider it for future
production, with
the suggestion they make the model a coal burner or convertable to coal from
oil.
Past production in brass has been mostly oil burning H1e types while coal
burners
have been neglected.
I also suggested an interchangeable stack (either streamlined or the oval
flanged one)
and two different pilots (rounded or the V shape one with step).
MTH sent a prompt and nice reply saying they would be considering it,
but don't hold your breath. Let's hope the price comes in under $500US.
It should because one would think the lack of domes and exposed piping
makes for less work.
After a successful run of Royals they could use the same drive and tender to
do an H1a/b.
Has anyone asked Broadway Ltd. the same questions?
Doug Hately
