Seems a bit far away. But the happiest people on the planet are the executive staff at Lionel. You see the Silver Birkshire 115th Anniversary addition locomotive was just slightly less popular than anticipated. Yes, the president has Engine #1 proudly displayed in his office and to be sure Mike Reagan has Engine #2 on his fireplace mantle. Engine numbers 3,4 and 5 were purchased the previous year (2015) by three Lionel fanatics who have not opened the box yet, because they are afraid of devaluing the precious "collectors item".
Hold on, why are the executives so happy if only three of these engines were sold? Because this year they are not giving out $$$ for Christmas bonuses. You guessed it. EVEREY EMPLOYEE will get a Silver Birkshire 115th Annerversary Edition locomotive. And, if anybody gripes or complains, that person will be rewarded with a second engine.
Clark W. Griswald (hired on by Lionel as a consultant in late 2016) was quoted as saying: "I sure do miss the good old days when Mr Shirley gave all his employees a full year membership to the jelly of the month club." Cousin Eddie could not be reached for comment.
That pea green was terrible.
