That may be true because different products mean different things to everyone.  What appears inflated to someone seems reasonable to another.  That's the nature of people.

 

But at the end of the day, it's clear Lionel is testing the waters with a few more BTO items.  Interesting times for sure.

 

David

limited IR-equipped engines; I guess a lion-chief doesn't need to be identified by the CAB2 that can't control it anyway. No IR equipped box car(not that I was expecting that).

 

The movable gantry crane looks inviting.

 

Plug & Play looks like it's for small children. Who here cannot wire up an accessory with power to a switch? If you can't, go to a different forum!

 

 

I really like that Southern GP30 and the ACL tenwheeler.  The prices though are little bit too high for my taste.  I know alot of items will be able to be found cheaper though then MSRP but $650 for a scale diesel locomotive and $900 for a small scale locomotive is way too high.  

Yes, to me, a 21" aluminum passenger car is very different than a plastic boxcar; and MSRP is different than street price

Geez  Feeling a bit full of yourself? I assume you feel similar about those who opt for FasTrack (or similar) over Ross and Gargraves

Sure plug and play is more likely intended for new users or once a year types, but hey some here run FasTrack and just might enjoy the convenience

Pat's Trains is to be congratulated and supported for getting out their pre-order prices so quickly AND putting the Y6B within reach price-wise, which at least helps ensure it will be built (not that I was in any doubt it would be). 

Exactly.  And isn't this REALLY for the newcomers to the hobby who only have LionChief starter sets?  So they won't have a transformer to hook accessories up to anymore.  This is the direction Lionel is heading for the newcomers to the hobby -- no transformer.

AlanRail: "Plug & Play looks like it's for small children. Who here cannot wire up an accessory with power to a switch? If you can't, go to a different forum!"

 

Well, I ain't changing forums - but I do feel younger already!

Maybe the same folks who aren't comfortable with a remote that has more than 3 buttons on it.

An ACL steam locomotive!!!

 

That ACL ten wheeler is calling my name.

The PRR S2, the only item in this catalog that had any interest for me.

Nothing for me.

Most everything has been made already by other suppliers or myself.

 

The two CP S2 switchers. For sure.

 

It was one of those times where you turn the page in a catalog, and your eyes pop out of your head. Lol. They are exactly what my buddy and I wanted for our new layout, but had no expectations that they would be offered. We were going to buy two undecorated Atlas TMCC SW's, and paint them into a different road name.

 

Now ... will either these Legacy units or the Atlas units actually be produced, and delivered early next year? Who knows. Lol.

I am a push over for anything yellow. So the Rotating Beacon is on our list.

I'm going for the a Union Pacific water tender.  The gantry crane looks good too but I have to draw a line somewhere.

 

-Pete

Southern Railway GP30 #2594

Anyone know if these FM trainmasters are from the old Century Club tooling or the less detailed scale tooling?

I noticed they don't appear to have the motorized roof fans from the last run a few years ago.

Joe 

Looks like the UP tender with the flag and the UP BB caboose. 

Actually i have the JLC Y6b, and its a great locomotive.... maybe I can find the older one for sale and double head them?

Who knows...

I will be ordering another set of vision line sound reefers and a separate sale N5b caboose without the yellow copula release in volume 1.

How is it that the Lionchief Plus NW2 have a lower price than the other Lionchief Plus diesels but based on the catalogue pictures they will have die cast frames and separate handrail stanchions. Think Lionel just photoshoped  a old Lionel NW2 to illustrate the various road names. If you contact customer service they will just tell you they don't know until they see a engineering sample. Based on past experience bet the Trainmaster requires O36 curves(not O31 as listed) and the FA2's are listed at O36 but will handle O31.

 

The Soo Line 40' PS-1 Boxcar

 

The Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic PS-1 Boxcar

 

 

Andrew

Funny about the way things work

 

Despite what seems to be the prevailing view here, I've already preordered more from this catalog than Lionel, Part I.

 

Just goes to show the diversity of interests in the hobby.

Most likely the Aux tender for the Big Boy along with the caboose and additional PFE cars.  The lumberjacks for sure as mine bit the dust.

 

 

 

 

Sign me up for the Command Control Gantry Crane!! Man that is looking sweet!

 

Now we just need a re-issue of the Intermodal Crane in Command Mode, but made with more robust mechanicals.

 

I was also pleased to see the return of the Grain Elevator.

How many catalogs is that Chessie AC6000 going to appear in? Better off re-issuing Union Pacific version with different road numbers.

Southern Pacific FM Trainmaster in Bloody nose scheme, is this a first in O gauge?

I'll be in for a CC gantry crane. Would really like the ten wheeler CNW 1385 but may be priced out of that. 

I've been wanting a Penn Central GP30 for quite some time now.  Wouldn't you know, they offer it in two different paint schemes!  I'll probably order one of the all white logo units.  Just not sure what color it will be; Brunswick Green, DGLE or black!

 

Really like the looks of the SOO LINE 40' PS-1, also.

 

Tom

Nothing

Possibly the Soo Line PS1 and the MOW work caboose. Actually, a nicer selection of new in the catalog than I was expecting.

This is a must have for me also.  I have wanted one since I first saw the unit at the NC transportation Museum in Spencer.  I am glad Lionel stepped up to the plate and is producing the high Hood version.

 

PRRronbh,Thanks for posting the picture so i would know which cab number to get.

 

Happy railroading,

Don

Lionel 2014 Volume 2 Catalog is Up-What are you ordering?

6-37912 • Illuminated Concrete Coaling Tower • $179.99

A Steam Locomotive • LionChief

LionChief Plus • Steam Locomotive • Not sure of road name.

But I will rename it to Detroit & Mackinac Railway.

May find this already in stock. 

These are the items that I just gotta have and will purchase:

 

Frisco 10-wheeler, I was not in the hobby when the first one came out. So now is my chance to get a new and better version of the same.....thanks LIONEL for bringing out this little baby for me. It will have a lot of work to do on my layout.

 

 

 

I have one area on the layout that needs updated with the Bucyrus-Erie Gantry crane and culvert gondola.

 

 

and finally, I ordered the MOW Tie ejector from Volume 1 so the MOW Tie Work Car will go well with it and I want to thank Lionel for coming out with this car.

 

 

 

out of money...

but the only item would be the lionchief plus DL&W camelback, and it has the right road number too...

Chicago Northwestern 10 wheeler

Just the falg tender and maybe the gantry crane

The presentation of the detailed view of the lion chief plus engines are terrific, so I will order one of the go's.

Both of my granddads worked for the NP so the NP 10 wheeler looks like a perfect fit for my layout

       

Perhaps the Gantry crane and a LionChief RS-3.  We'll see.

 

Rick

Make a Y6b in American Flyer and I'll seriously think about it...

 

Rusty