[goedel]

QUOTE (ME 26-06 @ 27 Dec 2007, 19:14) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Roco Rh 310 in HO scale.

When it was released, the bar for high volume models was significantly raised. RP25 wheelsets, smoke box doors that open, DCC installed, and incredible detail.

Imho, this model really made an impact when it was released - more Roco Platinum models followed, and other manufacturers adapted to the 310s standards as well.
Yes, yes definitely!

I wonder about an N scale model that made a huge impact - perhaps the original Arnold 200 models that created the scale as we know it as today? In fact perhaps the Rapido coupler itself!! Being free for other manufacturers to use and so encouraging standardisation of N scale right from the beginning really launched the scale I think.

 

[goedel]

QUOTE (72C @ 27 Dec 2007, 17:22) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Elsewhere I mentioned the fact that Roco's début steam model, the BR58 raised the bar for every manufacturer when it was introduced. To this day, no other model has had such a profound impact upon the market and although eclipsed by better and more expensive models, Roco's BR58 still remains a perfectly good model but it was its impact upon the market that made it special.

I challenge others to name (or shame) by nominating another model that has had such a profound effect, please may I suggest this is not just a 'list of favourites', some justification is needed behind the choice.

Over to you.

Oh, I forgot to ask you 72C, what is the motive behind your challenge, why ask the forum, surely you should decide for yourself?