Gary (Superwarp), you hit it on the head. There needs to be a statement from Lionel. I know that they are reading these posts and getting a lot of separate emails complaining about the seriousness of the issue. I am sure they are tired of hearing all these complaints and I hope they are working on a fix.
If they are, they need to tell us, even if it just a quick response. I don't expect an immediate solution, but sure would like to know that they are "looking in to the issue".
I am sure that other manufacturers, Atlas, Bachmann, Sunset, Menards, even MTH and others, are not happy with the negative issues Lionel is getting. Neither is OGR, CTT and other model magazines. This bashing of Lionel doesn't help our hobby.
I'm a die hard Lionel fan and supporter. We all want them to continue to succeed. All this bashing and complaining (I'm one of them) now needs to be turned into a positive. And only Lionel can make that happen by coming out and telling us what they are planning on doing about these issues.
There are several, as I understand it. A poorly designed truck and coupler, I still say it's a "defect", and the paint flaking.
So, it's time, Mr. Howard Hitchcock to post a message that addresses these issues.
Thank you,
RAY
