Why not do a WSLCo Shay?
They had quite a long, prominent career, they still exist, some still operate, and there is already a long-established
fan base of photographers, historians and rail buffs themselves following the West Side. I myself am planning a trip down there to just look at some rotting wood and rusty derelict car remains. An On30 version of a West Side Shay would have plenty interest from the West Side fans, and those creating operations based on the West Side. Then of course, it would make a nice logging loco in general, whether modeling the West Side or not. I myself am modeling the West Side in On3, and have not purchased a locomotive (not until track wiring is complete), and I would be more than happy to purchase a Spectrum version of one the WSLCo Shays- especially if it were modifiable into one or two of its enginehouse mates. Double that if it is reasonably simple to convert to On3!
...just another opinion.......
They had quite a long, prominent career, they still exist, some still operate, and there is already a long-established
fan base of photographers, historians and rail buffs themselves following the West Side. I myself am planning a trip down there to just look at some rotting wood and rusty derelict car remains. An On30 version of a West Side Shay would have plenty interest from the West Side fans, and those creating operations based on the West Side. Then of course, it would make a nice logging loco in general, whether modeling the West Side or not. I myself am modeling the West Side in On3, and have not purchased a locomotive (not until track wiring is complete), and I would be more than happy to purchase a Spectrum version of one the WSLCo Shays- especially if it were modifiable into one or two of its enginehouse mates. Double that if it is reasonably simple to convert to On3!
...just another opinion.......