How Many Purchased New Big Boy?

 

The 4014, same as CPBILL, Monday.

I am curious how many people have not purchased it that complain or say negative things about it.

 

"Finally 12 days shipping.. Thanks for nothing UPS"

 

I would suggest that you request a refund of the shipping charges. It will go to the shipper, but I am sure they will be happy to send the dollars to you since you paid for them anyway. There is no excuse for this.

 

My GMToT sat in a container for a week in MA that was one day shipping away from us. They asked if I wanted a refund of the shipping charges and I said absolutely. You should not be paid for poor service. (nothing against our UPS delivery guy who does a super job for us).

Well it does have that horrible overhang around turns. For $2000 Lionel could have at least fixed this issue, glad I didn't buy one

Received 4012 last night. Will have to wait to run it until I am back in NC. Never thought the clock could run soooo slowly...

 

Bruce

4014 should arrive Monday, only problem I won't be there Monday. 

 

you are getting a good response.

 

 

seeing how you started this thread are you going to make a chart and keep track?

 

 

What I would be curious to know is what the exact number breakdown per cab number from the most popular ( #4014 I'm sure ) to the least produced. I'm sure somebody would know who to ask but might fear for their life with that kind of powerful info!!

Just to make it official... 

 

(1) 4014. 

(!) 4012

i purchased the 4017

 

alex

Mark me down for the 4014.

 

Is it bad that I'm seriously considering buying another one??

 

These engines are awesome.

I purchased 1 (4014)

tplee

Just look around this forum Waaaaaay too many!

 

Well put!  

 

Case in point, the guy who recently started all the VL BB threads with why he didn't buy it, complaining, etc.

 

He didn't stop there, though.  He shared it in other threads (not started by him), completely off subject to someone else's original thread topic.

 

I just quit reading his posts/replies: nothing positive or constructive to learn.

 

 

 

 

Yes, even though I'm taking my layout down for a couple of years to accommodate my expanding family. Too good to pass up.

Guys - let's keep this thread on target and get a census of how many people bought 1 or more Big Boys.  Giving the engine number is helpful too.   Other threads can deal with kudos/problems etc.

Thanks!

 

 

I responded early but forgot to tell you I got 4014. 

Not at all.  You have SIX more to go!!! 

 

David

While not everybody who bought one (or more) is on this forum, I wonder how many

were/will be made, or would it take industrial espionage to find that out?  A total of

the above postings is probably not even close....

I bought (1) 4006.  Despite HW's selfless, cheery and informative comment about the incorrect blow down effect, I went ahead and bought the vl big boy anyway.  It won't arrive until this Friday.  When it does arrive and I hear the whistle, play with refilling the tender and pulling a string of 20 PFE reefers I know I will be kicking myself as I have to suffer through watching that ridiculous blow down and don't get me started about the asinine cab chatter.  Somehow I will suffer through it and enjoy playing with it anyway.  

"Somehow I will suffer through it and enjoy playing with it anyway."

 

Most meaningful quote of the day. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Picked mine up today (1 x 4012).

 

Andy

Hot Water... as to steam blow down not correct if I expected accuracy of every detail I would buy the real thing!

 

I purchased 1-4005

But you wouldn't be able to rebuild it and operate it anywhere, nor would you know how to use the blowdown anyway!

A ray of sunshine!

I didn't as I'm into large scale but a friend bought 4014 and it sure is nice. First thing he did was remove some parts and park it in a shed right next to 844 with some parts removed. Also have a E unit sitting with flat wheels...just to be prototypical!! 

EXCELLENT modeling strategy! Nothing like having the 4014 "parked" next to 844 in the Cheyenne steam shop, which isn't going anyplace soon either, while 3985 is "stored" over in the last stall of the roundhouse.

I also bought one of these Awesome locos.

Well, I would certainly hope that you, of all people, would!

At full retail I hope

 

Just think of it as helping to fund your new workshop

 

       
       


Nah, I think Jon qualifies for employee discounts. 

1 - 4012

Yep, got my 4012 and may pick up a 4014 as well.

 

Picked-up a Gold Polar and Cars, Cab Forward, plus two ES44's (UP and CSX)

Has anyone added up the total purchases so far ??  Must be 35-40 listed.

4017

4012