Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Hemmerich
Apparently you didn't show further interest in knowing more about this model at that time as you didn't even ask for the road number of the loco or a picture after my reply to your posting, where I "corrected" your assumption of it being a R420.
Lutz, my information came from one of my Swiss dealers, who provided the information based on a list of models obtained from Maerklin or from people connected to Maerklin. The set had been described to me as a Cargo Re 4/4. I corrected the info when I obtained more info from a few more sources.
Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:I've many pictures of many newly introduced models (as well from different vendors) and it is as well known here that I shared quite a number of them also this year with the forum; there is neither any need nor justification to post all of them. It is my own decision what I treat being useful to share (and by no means yours). However, if you really want to play a more active role next time to ensure that Märklin produces the model(s) you'd like to see in the end and giving you less reason(s) to complain, you should better ask for specific pictures or information in time. This surely must and will not automatically be provided by me, but I'll be more than happy to share what I have if requested and deemed suitable.
PS: One minor thing Märklin didn't yet implement for this loco was the initially planned warm-white LED's, simply because of cost and uncertainty/lack of availability at production time. That was also the reason why they didn't state "warm-white LED's" in the product description.
1) The opinion that members of this forum seem to have of you would be greatly improved if you would post more pictures of new models at Messezeit and we could then use your information to plan our yearly purchases. Imagine if people were thanking you rather than calling you names.
2) You originally reported that the 29841 would have bright white LEDs, which turned out not to be the case. At least I corrected my posting when I learned it was not a Re 420 but a 421.
3) I live in Montreal. The nearest Maerklin dealer with any stock is about 400km away. The nearest dealer with a reasonable amount of stock is 500km away. These dealers DO NOT go to Nuernberg. It is lucky if they receive the New Items brochures by June. I cannot afford to go to Germany just for the Messe, so I have to rely on Internet Shops, forums and other sources for reports on the Messe, New Items and more. Miba is a good resource, but do not have all the details. Mags and websites often post manufacturer photos (touched up) or digitally rendered.
You are lucky to live in Germany and can attend these and other events, like the new model presentations at dealers, digital seminars, etc, not to mention the open house(s) at Hag and other companies and the like.
I am asking you to post photos of Swiss and Swiss related new items, so that I can see them in more detail before they are released. I am sure that other members would appreciate you sharing photos of their preferred models as well. It would not take too much time to set up a gallery of new items for us.
You seem to prefer arguing than being constructive.
You will recall that I had posted that I had contacted Maerklin regarding the 26544 Set. I emailed them to remind them that the Re 484s were used only on the Milano-Bern and Milano-Geneva segments of the Cisalpino routes. The only Gotthard related route operated by Re 484 was one late night run from Milano to Bellinzona and back in the morning. These loks would not be seen on the Gotthard route in normal operation. In the areas of operation of the Re 484, the trains were composed of ex-SBB EC stock painted in the CIS livery. Other trains on the Rhone river valley had Trenitalia IC Plus coaches.
I thanked them for the model and wrote that I was looking forward to the Set, although more for the coaches than for the lok.
I then posted a message about my concerns on this (and other forums), which you criticized.
So, if I do make a suggestion, you criticize my action and now, if I don't I am criticized for that too.
So once again, you have not much credibility here. Take some time and think about how you want people to think of you.
I am not a rivet counter. If I was, you would be hearing about the molded on wipers instead of separately applied ones, about the oversized UIC socket between the windows, about the incorrect pantograph, that the side window frames should be painted blue or black and not red or whatever other minor flaws that could be detected. My concern is only that the model be as accurate as possible, so when I criticize green windows (Ae 6/6) or skirting (RAe) these are not minor rivets.
I understand why the Hectorrail 189 has the cameras and wipers while the 474 doesn't.
I am far from a rivet counter. All I ask is that they put a little more effort into continuity and into design verification. The LS Baggage and the Gottardo could have used major help, The new 421 just a minor touch (logo height) and the red Re 4/4I could have had gray or silver pantos.
As far as I know, there are no rivets in windows, decals and pantographs.
I am glad I could take a few minutes out of my day to debate this issue with you.
Regards
Mike C