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Hey everyone, pre-ordering is now open for the new Eric's Trains Appalachian & Western Lionel ES44AC. These are being offered through Legacy Station and will be made in very limited numbers, so if you want to ensure you get one and you want to get it for the best price I'd recommend pre-ordering one via the Legacy Station link below. The pre-order price is $629.99 with a 10% deposit required. Right now, delivery is expected sometime in the 4th quarter of 2022.

Important: Pre-Order Deadline is FEBRUARY 14th, 2022.

Here's the pre-order link:

https://www.legacystation.com/...trainsapp-west-10127

Eric's Trains AWRX ES44AC

Thanks!

Eric Siegel

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Hey everyone, pre-ordering is now open for the new Eric's Trains Appalachian & Western Lionel ES44AC. These are being offered through Legacy Station and will be made in very limited numbers, so if you want to ensure you get one and you want to get it for the best price I'd recommend pre-ordering one via the Legacy Station link below. The pre-order price is $629.99 with a 10% deposit required. Right now, delivery is expected sometime in the 4th quarter of 2022.

Important: Pre-Order Deadline is FEBRUARY 14th, 2022.

Here's the pre-order link:

https://www.legacystation.com/...trainsapp-west-10127

Eric's Trains AWRX ES44AC

Thanks!

Eric Siegel

Hi Eric! Congratulations on the loco! I really enjoy watching your videos on your YouTube Channel! One question though on the rendering. That doesn't look like an ES44AC. It doesn't have the rear radiator overhang like in the attached pic. Is there a different model of ES44 that I am not aware of? Thanks and again, Congrats!

ES44AC Radiator

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@Dynamo2112 posted:

Hi Eric! Congratulations on the loco! I really enjoy watching your videos on your YouTube Channel! One question though on the rendering. That doesn't look like an ES44AC. It doesn't have the rear radiator overhang like in the attached pic. Is there a different model of ES44 that I am not aware of? Thanks and again, Congrats!

ES44AC Radiator

It’s there, you just can’t see it very well because it’s a 2D rendering. The “ERIC’S TRAINS” copy will be on the side the radiator housing. An artistic rendering of it (like you’d see in a catalog) is coming on Monday.

-Eric

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@paigetrain posted:

if only you could do a LC2.0 Doodlebug or gp20 for the Appalachan and Western

the ES44 is cool but i only do traditional o on a very tight budget

i hope they do your voice as the engineer character

that would be wicked awesome

Yeah, it's not gonna be for everyone and that's fine. We had to choose something and I figured for my first ever (and possibly only) custom locomotive I'd like it to be something that I personally would want to run on my layout. If this one sells well, we can always do more stuff down the road.

-Eric

Personally I like the design BUT I’d make the  “Eric’s Trains” designation optional or a user removable placard. I understand it’s Eric’s exclusive engine but at least for me if I was interested it would be a deal breaker. Just my opinion. Again still like the design.

I guess in the end it’s no different than have “Lionel Trains” or “MTH” on the side except for the history of these brands.

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@2012ford posted:

This is Eric's design and his special run if you don't like it move on.

So our opinions don’t count?  The comments were constructive and respectful. The forum is here to comment on presented topics.

I like every thing about the engine just not a fan or having the name on the side. It’s a cool paint scheme and I applaud Eric for taking the plunge.

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Thanks for the feedback, fellas. So far the response has been overwhelmingly positive, which is something I'm extremely grateful for.  I made the decision to have my name on it because ultimately this model is being made for fans of my youtube channel...so to not have it say "Eric's Trains" somewhere would sort of defeat the purpose. Also, since "Appalachian & Western" is a completely fictional road name, I didn't think adding "Eric's Trains" would effect the realism much. With or without my name on it, it's still a fantasy paint scheme for a railroad that does not exist in the real world.

This model is not going to appeal to everybody, there's really no way it ever could...and that's ok. The process of getting this thing made has constantly reminded me of the old saying:

You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time

The overall response so far has been GREAT and orders have exceeded the minimum threshold, so this thing is gonna get made. I'm super thrilled and excited about it, and again I'm so very thankful and grateful to everyone for being so supportive.

Thanks,

Eric Siegel

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You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time

The overall response so far has been GREAT and orders have exceeded the minimum threshold, so this thing is gonna get made. I'm super thrilled and excited about it, and again I'm so very thankful and grateful to everyone for being so supportive.

Thanks,

Eric Siegel

No you can't please everyone.  Glad this endeavor is working out for you.  My comments on the name were strictly my preference but the over all scheme is pretty cool.  Congratulations for getting this project done!

Pre-ordering of the Lionel Eric's Trains AWRX ES44AC ended on Monday and I'm happy to say that Legacy Station received a total of 140 orders. Not bad at all! Thanks so much to everyone who placed an order. Legacy Station also ordered 10 extra ES44's for any late comers who decide that want one once they arrive. The "estimated" arrival window is October-December of 2022, but of course that might change. Thanks again, everyone!

Pre-ordering of the Lionel Eric's Trains AWRX ES44AC ended on Monday and I'm happy to say that Legacy Station received a total of 140 orders. Not bad at all! Thanks so much to everyone who placed an order. Legacy Station also ordered 10 extra ES44's for any late comers who decide that want one once they arrive. The "estimated" arrival window is October-December of 2022, but of course that might change. Thanks again, everyone!

Thanks for sharing! Congrats. I guess autographed boxes are out of the question 😂

Pre-ordering of the Lionel Eric's Trains AWRX ES44AC ended on Monday and I'm happy to say that Legacy Station received a total of 140 orders. Not bad at all! Thanks so much to everyone who placed an order. Legacy Station also ordered 10 extra ES44's for any late comers who decide that want one once they arrive. The "estimated" arrival window is October-December of 2022, but of course that might change. Thanks again, everyone!

Congratulations.  That quite a few engines sold.  Will we see an Eric's Trains figure set next?

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