Any Pocahontas sets available to buy?
Charles Ro had some extras.
Ya just gotta wonder if folks even remember whether they pre-ordered this set or not -- it's been THAT long ago. Technically speaking, the set pre-dated Lionel's BTO program by about 3 years, so I'm not sure what qualifies as an "extra". But Charlie Ro's website still has the Pocahontas set listed for pre-order -- with an ETA of 2/10/2015. Sounds about right for a Lionel shipment leaving NC next week.
H-A-L-L-E-L-U-J-A-H !!! It's been one heck of a wait for 611J enthusiasts -- even if it won't have whistle-steam.
David
P.S. How cool would it be if Lionel delivered Pocahontas "add-on cars" along with the set? Isn't the new catalog due out on 2/2? Lionel could have catalog'd them in the new catalog and surprised folks with immediate delivery. MORE than enough time has elapsed for them to have pulled off that gem of a coup. Just sayin'... Now THAT's how you help folks forget about this huge delay that's certainly been one for the record books.
I just pre ordered my set from Charles Ro and they said its a guaranty I will get it. Pretty excited I was about to jump ship and go with MTH just to get passenger car/locomotive set.
Now if they would come out with an add on set!