The new catalog goes live this wednesday on their web site as well as ours. Great mix of new items. Had the pleasure yesterday of a visit from most of the "upper management" at Lionel. Howard and I talked about a number of things and without going into details expect some changes. And yes they hear us about the shipping sked! Remember they are just getting use to things and how they worked and now they plan to improve on that. Their Marketing guy, Mike Phillips spent some time with our IT guy and alot was accoplished. I am looking forward to the day when we go live with our new inventory control system and have "real time" data. I am not allowed to discuss what is in the new catalog till Wed. so please don't ask me too. Thanks Charlie....
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Thanks Charlie.
Charlie you are a gem to always keep us informed, while respecting the wishes of your supplier. Thanks for the heads up about the release date for the new catalog.
I was told back in February that there were BIG changes coming from Lionel and this sure has played out. Let's all hope that these changes with give us the best Lionel ever.
Sounds like Lionel is at least trying to listen.
Their Marketing guy, Mike Phillips spent some time with our IT guy and alot was accoplished. I am looking forward to the day when we go live with our new inventory control system and have "real time" data.
THANK GOD for both Lionel management and the hobby shop owners comming up with an mth product locator clone! You don't realize how POWERFUL a tool that is to both the consumers and store owners.
For those store owners who refuse to get on board you don't realize the easier $$ that can be made!
A big hear hear for product locator. I have bought MTH items which I would never have found the old fashioned way. LIONEL™ going that route would be a big deal for me since 80% of what I buy is the big L.
Charlie,
Eveyone seems to be assuming that your statement "new inventory control system and have "real time" data" references a Lionel specific dealer-wide system.
Is that what you're talking about or do you mean system for your store's use only?
Or it could be giving dealers real time access to Lionel's on hand inventory of products and parts as well as current shipping status
Thank you for the info. In Germany, many businesses are run by "Mittlestand" meaning a non-adversarial approach to common issues by all parties. We need this in the USA, where our habit in many instances is a shoot-out at the OK corral, with a lot of wasted time, money and energy. So, Lionel sitting down with a big seller and working through common issues is wonderful.
I saw something on the inter-web and it looks like the cover of the 2014 catalog has a New Haven Little Joe (EP-5) on the cover.
Stu
I saw something on the inter-web and it looks like the cover of the 2014 catalog has a New Haven Little Joe (EP-5) on the cover.
Stu
I believe what you saw was the 2014 Lionel Calendar. I have one and the Little Joe is on the cover of the calendar.
I saw something on the inter-web and it looks like the cover of the 2014 catalog has a New Haven Little Joe (EP-5) on the cover.
Stu
I believe what you saw was the 2014 Lionel Calendar. I have one and the Little Joe is on the cover of the calendar.
Upon further review, I think you're right. Sorry for the false alarm.
Stu
Charlie,
Eveyone seems to be assuming that your statement "new inventory control system and have "real time" data" references a Lionel specific dealer-wide system.
Is that what you're talking about or do you mean system for your store's use only?
That would be us, not Lionel.
I saw something on the inter-web and it looks like the cover of the 2014 catalog has a New Haven Little Joe (EP-5) on the cover.
Stu
I have the catalog and that is NOT on the cover
Charlie you are a gem to always keep us informed, while respecting the wishes of your supplier. Thanks for the heads up about the release date for the new catalog.
I was told back in February that there were BIG changes coming from Lionel and this sure has played out. Let's all hope that these changes with give us the best Lionel ever.
My thoughts exactly! Charlie, thanks for your contributions to the forum.
Hoping they throw a few bones to those of us wanting some more Conventional Classics/PWC type items.
Thanks for the news on the ’14 preview.
There are new road names for one of their popular diesels.
I sure hope us Lionel Railroader Club members get our catalog in a timely manner.
If so inclined would one be able to preorder from this 2014 preview catalog?