@Paul Kallus posted:FWIW: I suppose it was the little cold spell here (after a brutal summer it is very welcome) in PA to get my interest in the Polar Express revived...so I followed up with customer service today at lunch break...the person didn't have any updates on the RPO color solution(s), but took my number and said he'll look into it.
I think we're going on a decent lapse of time since the issue was first brought to Lionel's attention. Given the global pandemic, its likely some things got sidelined. Nevertheless, I recommend others giving them a call.
I still have my RPO cars (white and black roofed) sitting in boxes waiting for either re-paint or shell replacement. Given that they're scale cars and relative high price point, I am expecting a satisfactory resolution.
I am in the same boat. Luckily I have only the 1 white Roof RPO. If Lionel does not address this I think a fine coat of Tamiya Dulcote will soften the brilliance. I only have the one car left on pre-order to complete the set. Hope that one is right. My gut is 50% that they will rectify this. We will know fore sure when they get ready to release the last one. That would be the time to paint shells in that production run.
I will lob a call in and squeak the wheel a bit.
