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Started by njineer November 12, 2004 16 posts 7 min read

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njineerMember since Jul-4-02 · 156 postsNov 12, 2004 11:51 PM

Diesel's West new Rock Island set is just super! Heres a few screen shots on Mr. Garbers Canton Route.Kep

Highball

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RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, Phil C, Nov-12-04, 11:20 PM, (1) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, BLW_1946, Nov-14-04, 01:11 AM, (2) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, BLW_1946, Nov-14-04, 01:13 AM, (3) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, andykeffer_2, Nov-14-04, 10:18 AM, (4) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, NorthShore_364, Nov-14-04, 01:08 PM, (5) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, njineer, Nov-14-04, 01:32 PM, (6) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, Bard, Nov-14-04, 05:54 PM, (7) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, BLW_1946, Nov-14-04, 08:07 PM, (8) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, njineer, Nov-15-04, 02:13 PM, (9) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, Coonskin, Nov-15-04, 03:04 PM, (10) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, Curt, Nov-17-04, 09:10 AM, (11) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, njineer, Nov-17-04, 12:43 PM, (12) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, benny4227, Nov-17-04, 09:34 PM, (13) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, ASR_Q301, Nov-17-04, 09:52 PM, (14) RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set, benny4227, Nov-17-04, 10:10 PM, (15)

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Phil CMember since Sep-19-03 · 176 postsNov 13, 2004 4:20 AM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

That consist seems to fit in perfectly on that route, (just another reason why i need to DL it lol)great shots! thanks for sharin'

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BLW_1946Member since Sep-9-02 · 795 postsNov 14, 2004 6:11 AM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

a few on the Frisco...Tim Baldwin
Buffalo NYMilepost 5 on the Buffalo Belt Line
CSX - NS - CP - CN

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BLW_1946Member since Sep-9-02 · 795 postsNov 14, 2004 6:13 AM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

and a few more on the Clinton Sub...Tim Baldwin
Buffalo NYMilepost 5 on the Buffalo Belt Line
CSX - NS - CP - CN

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andykeffer_2Member since Jun-18-04 · 232 postsNov 14, 2004 3:18 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

Hey Kep: What route is that?

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NorthShore_364Member since Jul-1-04 · 146 postsNov 14, 2004 6:08 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

LAST EDITED ON Nov-14-04 AT 01:09 PM (EST)

It says in his post, it's Canton.EDIT: Typo

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Southern Pacific AC4400CW 126 over Rockville

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njineerMember since Jul-4-02 · 156 postsNov 14, 2004 6:32 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

Yes that's correct, it is the Canton-Suddenly Route by Rich Garber and friends. If you don't have it, the route is really worth it. Also Those other shots of the Diesel's West RI Set is fantastic. Later,Kep

Highball

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BardMember since Jul-12-03 · 129 postsNov 14, 2004 10:54 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

The set is great, but I personally dont hink its worth paying $28.99 for a few engines.

Gary

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BLW_1946Member since Sep-9-02 · 795 postsNov 15, 2004 1:07 AM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

I don't mind paying the price for quality work, and I think that this is Diesels West's best offering to date. Compared to model railroading, the prices of most MSTS payware to me seems more than reasonable...I guess it depends on a person's point of reference. If you compare the cost of these models vs the latest computer game, your point would be valid, but the payware vendors who are surviving seem to be targeting those of us with backgrounds in model railroading and railfanning moreso than computer gamers.Those of us who remember these fallen flags fondly are grateful to have the chance to see them once again in this virtual world...Thanks Scott and all at Diesels West for a great job...Tim Baldwin
Buffalo NYMilepost 5 on the Buffalo Belt Line
CSX - NS - CP - CN

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njineerMember since Jul-4-02 · 156 postsNov 15, 2004 7:13 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

Gary,
I can understand completely where you are coming from. But as BLW_1946 said they are of some of the finest in payware quality. I grew up with the RI so they are special to me. On the other hand eastern roads don't thrill me, mainly because I was never around them. So I probably would not pay for something of that nature. Its all personal opinion and what trips ones trigger. Less than $3.00 apiece for quality work in this sim is well worth it in my opinion.Take care,Kep

Highball

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CoonskinMember since Aug-1-02 · 3364 postsNov 15, 2004 8:04 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

Kep, Tim, Gary, et al:In my opinion, I think each of you have hit the respective nails on their heads: What a product is "worth" to the consumer is strictly up to the individual purchaser.For Kep and Tim, 18 engines at $30 (or 1.61 each) was within their purchase threshold. They felt the gain justified the expenditure.Gary indicated "not so" for the Rock Island pack. Kep indicated "not so" should those have been eastern roads. That is consumerism at its best: The customer decides the value point.Gary keeps his money and is happy. Kep and Tim part with theirs, and are happy.From a developers standpoint: If sales at a set price are sufficient, then the developer will remain in business. If not, then the developer will have to decide what to do.One thing has definitely been established in the MSTS marketplace: Low prices to attract volume sales doesn't work.
Andre MingVisit VSC's temporary web page at: http://www.vscalecreations.comVisit VSC's Forum at: http://www.3DTrains.com Diesels West Rock Island Set – image 18

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CurtCharter Member · 926 postsNov 17, 2004 2:10 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

So how are the sounds on the Diesels West stuff?

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njineerMember since Jul-4-02 · 156 postsNov 17, 2004 5:43 PM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

Like you were standing trackside with those luggers chugging by. In other words TOP NOTCH!Kep

Highball

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benny4227Charter Member · 162 postsNov 18, 2004 2:34 AM

RE: Diesels West Rock Island Set

I concur,I have the NP,BN and UP sets,all worth it,beautiful renditions and the sounds are just awesome.The best part is the awesome cabview.

Benny Benoit

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ASR_Q301Charter Member · 2222 postsNov 18, 2004 2:52 AM

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Nice U28B's!!!With the sounds, do they have the destintive "whine" that U25's and U28's had thanks to thier alternator? Later U-Boat models and Dash-7 locomotives did not have a whine, just a chug.>Mike Forster<
Perth, Western Australiapacificnational_nr103@hotmail.com
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benny4227Charter Member · 162 postsNov 18, 2004 3:10 AM

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Yes and each of the slaves have distinct sounds different from the lead notching up.

Benny Benoit

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