With orders of the B-2 / FZJ-6 wagons in full flow.
Customers have been asking what new models CMD is planning. There are a number of projects in various phases of planning and design.
Bogies (trucks):
New plastic bogies will happen with the Spoorbarber and SARCAST bogies. Hopefully these will be ready later this year. They will be plastic and hopefully be better than the original. The only dilemma at the moment is what wheels to use for the 16.5mm and 12mm versions.
Freight wagons:
The classic design of the FZJ-7 grain wagon is going to happen, as previously announced. This design is truly wonderful and will fill many eras from the 50's to present day. The model will be very similar in design detail to the FZJ-6 but will have a few improvements in the brake detail and body end design, which has been discussed with the toolmaker.
Tanker:
Have been discussing various options for a tanker wagon. Cement wagon would be nice but still weighing up the options.
Locomotive:
Design on two locomotives using injected technology is well advanced the aim is to get our first RTR locomotive ready for the 2nd half of 2009. CMD is only looking at doing Diesels and Electrics for the foreseeable future and leaving steam to others.
There will be one or two surprises coming in plastic but will give no clues as some surprises keep the hobby interesting!
