Mike Reagan returns to Notch 6 and the LCCA Convention. Big Boy updates and more in this show.

My first podcast-really enjoyed it.  

The interview with Mike sounds promising for all those waiting on items.  Great to hear!

Excellent podcast!

Thanks Derek! Always appreciate the podcasts! Albiet vague at times, its always nice to here something from the source as opposed to all of the rumors, speculation, and misinformation that tends to gather on the forum.

Sometimes we're very intentional about being vague. Lionel has really gone above and beyond to make their staff available to me for the show. I really respect that, and try not to push too hard for information that I know we can't share yet. If you look closely Lionel has gotten very good at plugging it's "leaks" in the past 18 months. Most of the new catalog items now remain hidden until only days if not hours before the catalogs go up. Lionel wishes to keep it this way and I try and do all I can to respect that. 

Derek

its a great job. You do a fine job at walking the line but still getting us some fat to chew on. 

I fully understand Derek. Some of Mikes answers were vague for obvious reasons.

It still sheds a decent light on the fact when "we're" complaining ( myself included) wondering where our trains are, they're getting made, and in some cases "re-made", and that doesn't happen overnight.

Your podcasts give our narrow hobby, a bit more  of a mainstream feel.

Trust me Marty, I love the juicy stuff as much as you guys do! Lionel is really doing a nice job of bringing the excitement back by letting the anticipation of these new items build up.

That's one of the big points that we're trying to get across, especially when Mike is on. It takes so much work to bring these items to market and there are so many things that are out of Lionel's control going on behind the scenes. I wish I could go in and film what it takes to bring a project to life from start to finish. I really think it would blow some folks mind. 

I'm really glad you guys are enjoying the show. The whole goal is to get good information to you guys in a timely manner and have some fun in the process!

Hmmm... I sense a short little documentary here covering the creation of a Lionel product from beginning (aka; request on OGR forum to LHS shelf).  To be aired as a segment of (or entire show) on "I Love Toy Trains" on RFD-TV.   

... a person can dream right ... 

I enjoyed the pod-cast and hate to admit it but it was the first.

   Keep up the good work!

- Jeff

Another enjoyable podcast.

Derek, wonderful resource to our hobby. Very interesting stuff.

Nice to hear the Big Boys are on target, but the lack of anything about the 990s was a total bummer.  Even a "We're still working on them." would be better then silence.