Ajin Train Model has made notice to us that the delivery of BNSF and KCS SD70ACe locomotives should be expected at the end of June.

The following model numbers and road numbers are expected:

OMI #AA-1600 BNSF SD70ACe, Isolated Cab, #9131, 9149, 9163, 9177, 9199 and 9214, H3 scheme
OMI #AA-1318 KCS SD70ACe (former EMD Demonstrator) #3997, 3999, Retro Belle scheme

OMI #AA-1322 KCS SD70ACe 4030, 4036, 4059, Retro Belle scheme

OMI #AA-1603 KCS SD70ACe (Isolated cab) #4100, 4111, 4115, 4129, Retro Belle scheme

The BHP SD70ACe units (OMI #AA-1601/ AA-1604/ AA-1608/ AA-1609 locomotives have arrived and shipped to our dealers.

All four versions are completely sold out and no longer available from Overland Models.  A small number of units were shipped back to Korea for minor adjustments and are expected back in just a couple of weeks.

Thanks so much to all of our customers for making this project such a success.

The US Army 3GS21B locomotives arrived back from Ajin Train Model this afternoon.

I appreciate everyones patience in the delays…but the final product is well worth the wait.

Please follw this link to four images of the model. OMI #AA-1355 US Army 3GS21B

BHP Billiton SD70ACe Isolated cab locomotives are due to arrive in Muncie in April.  In just a week or two Overland Models will be sending out pick-up notices to our dealers.  As of this point only a couple of reservations are available for the OMI #AA-1601 locomotives which are locomotives built to BNSF specifications and with BNSF orange and silver paint with white BHP lettering.  In this same group are 3 other BHP SD70ACe units with one in the more traditional BHP ‘Bubble’ scheme, OMI #AA-1604.

The image shown below is from Rick Schonfelder. The unit operates only in a trailing position since it does not have any of the BHP modificiations applied to the locomotive.  This locomotive would be perfectly matched with any Overland Models BHP SD70ACe or BHP AC6000CW.  Please note we are taking reservations for BHP AC6000CW locomotives in the as delivered blue scheme and the more recent Bubble scheme.  OMI #AA-1601 BHP #4324, 4327, 4330, 4331.  Only 1 each of road number #4330 and 4331 still available for open reservation.  Total production for OMI #AA-1601 units is 19 units.

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The image below is an Overland Models image of a BHP SD70ACe Isolated Cab unit with the full and typical BHP paint scheme and details.  Items such as nose and tail marker lights, additional piping on the pilot, additional roof detail applications, fire suppression system, and the addition of a 2nd row of railing for safety.  OMI #AA-1604 BHP #4335, 4338, 4339, 4341, 4346.  We are accepting Stand-by reservations.   Total production for OMI #AA-1604 units is 46 units.

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Our friend Richard ‘Toad’ Montgomery caught #4332 which was the unit selected to have an apparatus applied to the cab roof to test clearance throughout the system prior to all modifications being made.  OMI #AA-1608 BHP #4332 only. We are accepting Stand-by reservations.   Total production for OMI #AA-1608 unit is 10 units.

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The image below shows a completely modified SD70ACe from the former BNSF series.  Here you can see the marker lights, cab window protection, step well protection, additional railing, and fire protection system installed.  With these modifications completed by EDI Rail of Australia the locomotive is now ready for chores in a lead position.  OMI #AA-1609 BHP #4333 only. We are accepting Stand-by reservations.   Total production for AA-1609 units is 10 units.

Sunday night the 1st round of drawing reviews were completed for all 109 variations. 

The builder has been working on the reviews and making drawing modifications since early January and revised drawings are now starting to be presented for a 2nd review.  I am pleased to report that progress is being made and all parties are enthusiastically working toward the finish line.

At this time I would like to issue a last call for detail images, roster images, original drawings or any support information that may be sitting out there waiting to be requested.  Every effort is being made to make this production our best ever and hope that with your contribution to the production efforts we will all be rewarded with a great production.

Anyone with materials that they can offer for production support prior to the drawings being finalized would be much appreicated.  Contact Brian Marsh at bmarsh@overlandmodels.com.

Today Overland Models has loaded in descriptions and images for the Canadian National and former Canadian National Pointe St Charlese caboose project in HO scale.  After viewing the images I believe you will see that we have provided a wide selection of detail, paint and lettering variations that are sure to please our customers. 

 If you have any suggestions, images, detail photos or general comments related to the project I look forward to hearing from you soon.  Please place your order with your favorite Overland Models Dealer today.  A big thank you to Mr. Don McQueen and a number of other photographers that have assisted wtih providing images to make this project possible.  We are early enough in the project to make quick changes…so if you see something that looks to be out of place, please advise. 

Production will be very limited for each of the variations and individual road numbers.  By limited in numbers we are targetting a range of between 10-20 pieces per road number…and a few more for some of the roads such as CBNS, NBSR, GWWD, etc that have only one road number.  Production numbers will be finalized and largely based upon pre-orders. 

We intend to install a DCC plug and to install operating back-up lights and to illuminate the marker lights with only the red bulbs on each end.  Note that the clear end lights were typically only used for back-up operations and the markers when illuminated were typically red based upon images found during research. 

BNSF, NRE Demonstrator, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific 3GS21B locomotives are now in stock at Overland Models and available from your favorite Overland Models Dealer.  Each model features accurate details such as appropriate air conditioner types, antenna detail, headlight position, short hood sand filler positions, paint and lettering.  Customers that have already purchased these locomotives have responded with a high level of satisfaction.  We hope that you will be equally pleased when you make your purchase. 

Due to an issue with paint the Army 3GS21B locomotives were returned to our builder and will be repainted in the proper colors.  We regret the delay.  However, it is always our goal to provide proper details and take action as necessary.  This paint issue is one of those times we chose to take quick action and hope to have the models to our customers in the next few weeks. 

This afternoon I have uploaded a new price list with the CN and former CN Pointe St Charles Caboose project in HO scale.  Many detail, paint and lettering options are offered, all of which will be produced in very limited numbers.  Images of the cabooses will be posted in our showroom later this week after we have returned from Springfield MA from the Railroad Hobby Show.  More information will follow very soon…

One week to go until one of the greatest Railroad Hobby Shows in the industry. 

Make plans now to attend the Amherst Railway Society Railroad Hobby Show in West Springfield MA Saturday and Sunday January 30 and 31, 2010.  This is a massive show where you can find models, photographs, artwork, collectiblez and railroad related items of all kinds.  This is THE show to attend and if you are in the northeast part of the US or eastern portion of Canada it would be well worth your travel.

Please stop by our booth in the Better Living Center, Section 1, table F, G, H and I.  We are in the main building at the very back in the northwest portion of the building.  Please stop by our tables to see our Overland Models (3GS21B/ 2GS14B models, UP Dome Cars, images of future projects), items from Union Terminal Imports (Passenger cars and new SDP45 models), and Classic Mint Collectibles (construction equipment, semi-trucks, semi-trailers).  Next to our tables you will also find a selection of fine collectible pins from Sundance Marketing. 

Please follow this link that is directed to the show site.  http://www.railroadhobbyshow.com/