Well after perusing the catalog I really didn't see anything that I really liked, actually I did but it's apparently not going to be for sale. I seriously doubt that many of those who "voted" for the winning design either will buy one at $85 or even have trains. It was a social media ballot and many times those are loaded simply with friends and coworkers who really don't care other than helping a friend win, which is a shame because it might taint the waters for another design your own contest in the future.
As a design for the 115 anniversary it lacks anything that says...
115TH ANNIVERSARY !!!
No prominent dates, no Lionel Trains other than the L and a small emblem on the door, lackluster graphics, boring same old, same old color scheme and the same look on both sides.
You mean something like this ?
As much as I would have liked to see my entry win, there were some very nice other entries. I particularly liked Brian Moran's entry. I thought for sure that one would be the winner.
