3DTrains Fella's:

First off, thanks a bunch for bringing us the upcoming C420 with the conventional cab and AAR trucks*.

I don't know what roadnames are seriously being considered, but wondered if you'd like some pics of some Alco C420's (with conventioan cabs and AAR trucks*) that are still in daily service for consideration?

As most of you probably know, the Arkansas & Missouri is and all-Alco powered line. C420's (with conventional cabs and AAR trucks*) comprise the backbone of their fleet.

If so, let me know and I can take my HandyDandy Lil' Doozie digital cam with me to Ft. Smith tomorrow and see if I can catch them in town.

If I don't catch them in town, though I've been shooting slides for my "serious" stuff for the last couple decades or so, I probably have some prints of them laying around that I could scan and forward.

Being as they are reasonably handy, I can even get custom detail shots that you'd want just let me know what you'd need. (Bear in mind that I will likely NOT be able to climb on/all over the in-motion unit!)

Lemme' know.

Andre "Coonskin" Ming

(*Couldn't resist those. )

Hi Andre,

This sounds like a great idea. When done, please let Dennis know (email or PM here in the forum) so he can arrange to add the pics to his library. Keep in mind however, that I can't speak for Dennis, nor can I gaurantee he'll use the pics sent.

Cheers!
Marc

Okie doakie...

I'm leaving in a few minutes for Ft. Smith. I will take the cam along.

Downside is: Today's a murky low overcast day. If I find the A&M at home, the colors won't "pop" out. Their burgundy is nice... needs good light to really bring it out.

I was thinking the upside to this scheme is that it is an OLD loco in a CONTEMPORARY setting. Thus, you can appeal to the market filled with simmers that like "todays" lackluster railroading. :-)

Oh, if the sunshine is a bust today... perhaps next week I would enjoy a trip to Alcoland (i.e. their headquarters) and spend some time doing my thing with cam in hand.

Andre

Sounds good to me Andre, contact me when you have the pics

Don't mind me when I slow down, my gf's mother past away yesterday so I need some time with her...

Thanks and Take Care,

Dennis

(Thanks for your reply Marc)

Dennis:

First off, condolences in regards to your lady's loss.

Not having your email, I sent Pics sent to Marc that night after my Ft. Smith trip.

Marc... do you want to forward?

Or, Dennis, do you want to email me directly at:

laming@clnk.com

Andre

Yes, I too am sorry to hear of your gf's mom. It's been a rough year for you two and my condolences.

I'll place them on the server for Dennis to download.

Thank you guys, and Andre thanks for the pics...

Take Care,

Dennis