Introducing the ScaleTrains Rivet Counter HO Scale SD38-2
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
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Introducing the all-new Rivet Counter HO Scale SD38-2. Built by EMD from November of 1972 through June of 1979, the SD38-2 was essentially the six-axle version of the smaller GP38-2 that featured numerous electronic upgrades. Designed for slow, heavy-haul freight operations, EMD hoped that the higher tractive effort and electrical upgrades in -2 line would attract more buyers than the predecessor SD38, which only sold 53 units to North American railroads.
Unfortunately, the newer model fared only marginally better with a total of 90 units being sold worldwide. Although sales were less than anticipated, the SD38-2 proved to be a reliable workhorse with many of these locomotives remaining in hump yard or local service today.
Our Rivet Counter series SD38-2 is the definitive HO Scale model of EMD’s unique non-turbocharged six-axle locomotive. Our model combines smooth operating performance with unparalleled railroad, road number, and era-specific details. Not to mention, Rivet Counter models come equipped with industry-leading LED lighting features right out of the box.
Today, we’re taking a closer look at two pre-production samples: Southern Pacific Railroad and Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway.
In addition, we're also offering the following roadnames in this run:
• BC Hydro
• Frisco
• Louisville & Nashville
• Yankeetown Docks
We plan to offer many more versions in the near future, but for now, these first-run roadnames would be right at home on just about any layout, handling heavy switching and drag road duty, just like their 1:1 counterparts. Delivery for our first run is expected in summer of 2022.
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I've been collecting trains since I was a kid and the level of detail on these engines is incredible 👌
Thanks so much for watching. -Drayton
Those engines came with their own party decks.
A place for the grill !!!
Drayton this video is a very cool idea! Personally i love a bit of history and prototype informations, doing this in form of a video and showing the models is a very nice idea!
I think this is a great way to show a model, features and also a little bit of background informations.
Another fantastic job by SCALETRAINS!
Thanks for the kind comment, feedback, and support. -Drayton
Nice! You must do DM&IR if you don't sell them out ,repaint in Missabe maroon,they will fly off the shelves.
I will buy 1 and make it Bessemer patched number 862 I saw it last week
Yes. We will. -Drayton
Along with these incredible models, video quality is top notch as well. Very well produced.
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
Just came across your channel and products. These look very impressive. Just getting back into the hobby with my young daughter after a ten year personal break. These look a significant step above my Atlas Gold Class DCC Sound locos bought in 2007/2008.
Thanks for those kind words. Welcome back to the hobby! -Drayton
Very logical model to produce as it can use the same mechanism as your SD40-2. As far as doing a four axle unit (I read below that you are announcing on in late January 2022) a good choice would be the EMD GP30. Variations in cabs (or no cabs), low and hi short hoods, Blomberg or AAR B trucks (and different journals on the Blomberg trucks), etc.
Thanks for watching. Great suggestion. -Drayton
Can’t wait to buy one of these locomotives! Especially BC Hydro since they were the predecessor to the SRY Rail Link of the lower mainland that I also live in! Hope to get these soon but it’ll most likely be a hassle trying to find one that fits my needs, especially since starting out I have DC and DC operation is now becoming obsolete
Can’t wait to get my E.J.E. SD- 38-2
But all the Elgin joliet & eastern locomotives of this model SD-38-2
They had red beacons on the roof for their locomotives I hope you guys know that.
even if they dont you can get paints to remodel them...testers makes headlight paint...im sure a 3 minute job wont set you back.
Thanks for bringing that to my attention. -Drayton
Nice one like the video very much. Hope there more to come.
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
Making what some other manufacturers announced and never made.
Thank you! -Drayton
Really glad ST is taking on the SD38-2
Fingers crossed we see it in N scale, with some black and orange ;)
Yes but also in Ho scale
We will offer BNSF versions in the future. -Drayton
@@bhproductions1061 Oh come on you guys always get the good stuff first LOL
@@Scaletrains That is Bessemer & Lake Erie Black and Orange. :)
They look great 🚂👍
Nice engine.CHEERS FROM New Jersey USA 🇺🇸
Awesome locomotive!!
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
Great video 🚂👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
With Scale Trains serious and accurate attention to detail in their rivet counter series is impressive, there is one flaw that is noticeable to those with discerning protypical eyes. The brake cylinders in the pre-production models in this video show the engine brakes in the set position (indicated by the brake cylinder piston extended), while the brake rigging are shown to be in the release position (brake shoes are clear of the drivers). For many this may not be a problem for them, but for some who want to pay premium $$$ for one of these units it can be.
Hi Ernest, please email your information to Sales@ScaleTrains.com and we'll be happy to look it over. -Drayton
Super cool models! Any idea when more paint schemes are releasing?
Wowza
Daaam nice Detailed choo choo s !!!
Some day when I have lotsa Money 💰 I'll get 2.
Thanks for your interest in our models. -Drayton
Scale trains seems to be neglecting the Chessie modelers out there. Watching some of the recent auctions on EBAY and what the Rivet Counter models sold for in the Chessie scheme, I can't help but think there is a market for them.
Ted, we'll be offering more Chessie SD40-2s in the near future. Chessie is one of our owners' favorite railroads. -Drayton
Get you Chessie coal cars ready Ted.
I hope there will be a UP, IAIS and GATX!
Yes, we will definitely offer those roadnames in the future pending tooling. -Drayton
Incredible job 👏 I would love to see y’all make some SD38Ac’s
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
Always a pleasure
Very happy to see the SD38-2's added to the ScaleTrains fleet.
You mention Yard Slugs in the video operating with these units.
Maybe consider making Yard Slugs in the future?
Agreed. I would buy one in a heartbeat. Does anyone make these?
Yard slugs are a maybe. They're harder to produce since each one varied immensely from the next. -Drayton
@@Scaletrains Understood. I remain hopeful. In the meantime three of your SD40s provide daily service to the paper mill served by the Coosa Valley Railroad. Great units!
What about road slug engines we got 2 B&P road slugs numbered 120 and 121
Awesome Drayton 👌🆒️
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
Your welcome Drayton
Can't wait till the CNW 6655-6659 come out.
CNW versions will be neat. -Drayton
wonderful video
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
Wish List:
EJ&E
DM&IR
B&LE
Birm.Sou.
C.I.M.
Gen.&Wyom.(any of their subsidiaries)
C.N.
C.P. (new&old schemes)
N.A.R.
BNSF
C&NW
MRL
DT&I
GTW
IHB
Plus, the roads you offer. AND: Many more.
Heck, what road(s) didn't have a version of an SD38 - SD38-2 - SD38AC
After their first build date 1972?
About 213 produced overall.
Beautiful engines these SD38-2! 😃 No doubt my model rail pro picks: The SOUTHERN PACIFIC (as shown) & the EJ & E railroad Bicentennial resembles like AMTRAK PEPSI CAN scheme on the GE DASH 840 C engines now on the P 42 diesel for AMTRAK'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY. Great video presentation. 👋👋👋👋👋✅👍
Thank you very much! -Drayton
Awesome video
Thanks for watching. We're glad you enjoyed it. -Drayton
I know these are pre-production models, but is the omission of the walkway tread directly out from the nose on the front "porch" intentional, or just yet to be tooled/installed? I haven't been around enough of them to know if they were actually slick on that part of the deck or not.
Hey Zach, great question. The models shown are deco samples that are assembled from early test shots (see our video, How Model Trains Are Made to learn more about Test Shots). Typically, there are parts incomplete or missing that will be present on final production models. -Drayton
@@Scaletrains I figured that might be the case. Thank ya!
Casting lines in the brake cannisters and plastic railings?
Will you be doing any of these in N scale? Ron
Maybe one day. -Drayton
Very nice!, but no platform lights!!, hopefully on next model ( GP30!? )
We shall see. This model does have ground lights but they were not working on the pre-production models. -Drayton
No NAR , were footboards banned cause of people falling off them
Yes. -Drayton
Sempre com modelos Fantásticos!! Considerem o Brasil também na lista de Clientes!!
Thanks for watching! -Drayton
Is that delay in block doing the voice over? Thought I recognized the voice.
Yes, I work for ScaleTrains. -Drayton
Hopefully some DT& I or GTW repaints
DT&I nor GTW had SD38-2s. -Drayton
You still making the bc hydro ones or the sry rail link
Yes, visit our website to preorder them. -Drayton
Where are your locomotives manufactured?
China. -Drayton
Can you make a CSX paint scheme? I want one.
We will likely offer CSX versions in the future. -Drayton
Yes!! :D
Can you guys make dmir b&le and the j for ej&e
We will offer many new roadnames in the future. -Drayton
😍😍😍😍😍😍
I hate to be a rivet counter... but like...
EJ&E 668 should have a red strobe, not an orange one. I hope this is fixed in production as that was a quirk specific to the J.
Hey, nothing wrong with being a Rivet Counter. We'll let our Product Development team know about this. Thanks for pointing it out. -Drayton
@@Scaletrains Thank you! I’m looking forward to when these beautiful models arrive!
I/We hope for McCloud River #39 & also McCloud Railway #39
McCloud River is on our "to-do" list. -Drayton
@@Scaletrains YEA, Its also was the first cab ride I had. I would like a couple of them to have a #40 (no they never had #40) to go with it. Please consider doing McCloud Railway with ditchlights also.
No bessie???
We will likely offer that roadname in the future. -Drayton
Is it just me or dose he sound exactly like delay in block productions
It’s the same guy.
Next step, modify for sd38ac, paint in dt&i, sit back and listen as world collectivly cheers