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I'll make my annual pitch for Lionel to offer foreign engines, like the Mallard or the Flying Scotsman.  The Scotsman toured America so maybe it could provide a good bridge to future offerings?

I'm a fan of all the interesting new features Lionel has come up with, like swinging bells and cylinder steam.  I really look forward to seeing reciprocating steam on the GS series!

I'd encourage Lionel to continue making products available in O-36 and below.  (And I have encouraged them financially by buying the latest Lionmaster Big Boy, which runs beautifully.)  I have a Lionmaster Challenger with Legacy and I hope Lionel will offer more Lionmaster units that include all the best features, like whistle steam and Legacy control.

New Legacy base only, with built in WiFi.     It's time to release a Android version of the iCab app.   Doesn't need to be called iCab.   Just Lionel Cab3 or Legacy (Lionel) mobile remote.   The App could also control LionChief.   A new all in one app for both iOS and Android platforms for a new all in one Legacy base.

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What I'm hoping is in this catalog...

A Morristown & Erie caboose to match the Alco switcher...
Some type of M&E Rolling stock - gondola, boxcar, etc...
A SCALE maintenance-of-way hi-rail vehicle - pick-up truck, utility truck etc...
Fastrack-integrated ROW signals, signal bridges... or bring back the Mainline accessories

I have learned to never say Never when it comes to Lionel.  Who would have thought we would see some of the engines they have done thru the years.  I would gamble to say that nothing from the NYC is "off" the table of possible engines as that road name sells well.   The Southern Crescent engines would be my second choice to see from big L.  AD

I hesitate to say Lionel will never make a specific model but brass is the only construction technique that makes sense if you are trying to get the NYC H10 look you are going for with piping details correct. 3rd rail will get the details and look correct look you are looking for. I just hate to see an NYC fan miss out.

Lionel offered a brass hybrid N&W 4-8-2 locomotive but didn't get enough orders to build them. They might have gotten enough orders had 3rd rail not made their similar N&W 4-8-2 earlier.

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In terms of wishes (in addition to correct shades of graphite on someboxes!!!)...

- (As others has mentioned) Strasburg 90:  would be nice to finally have in O scale. I don't think this would be as 'niche' of an engine to make as Strasburg is considered one of (if not the) most quintessential tourist railroad in the US. Many have fond memories there and I can see this being a good seller. The MTH SRC coaches sold out in just 2 days at my LHS (they ordered 20+ in addition to preorders).

- PRR P5: (did MTH ever manufacture the ones that they advertised in their 2020 V1 catalog? Haven't seen them advertised on any LHS websites ) I would like someone to produce this again (with or without the MTH tooling), unlikely that it will be Lionel though. Yes, 3rd rail has offered these before but I wasn't as involved in the hobby during their latest offering.

- PRR MP54: an old K-line tooling that Lionel made years ago under the K-line by Lionel name. It would be nice to see these be produced again with some upgrades. Not probably, but possible.

- PRR K4s with short haul tenders: the same ones they did in 2011. Prewar, also not a fan of the long haul tendered ones they have made in the last few years. Given it's been 10 years now, I could see them reissuing this in the not-so-distant future, if not this year.

- PRR M1s (anyone starting to notice a certain theme here?? ): same as they have done in 2014. Like the K4's it's been a while since so I could see these on Lionel's "to-do list".

My wallet would be in big trouble if they decided to make more than just one of these in the catalog! SRC 90 is at the top of the list first for a reason, but I would like to see Lionel produce all of these before 2030. (I could also be convinced to buy a Reading 2102, but I dont see this for a few years given they just did the T1s last years).

Now, in terms of predictions: Lionchief berks (mostly driven by demand for RTR level Polar Express engines). I could also see them doing scale berks as they havent done these in a few years and there is demand for Legacy PE engines as always. I also see them doing more passenger cars using the Reading 18" passenger cars as they haven't done a whole lot with this tooling yet.

Hopefully we will all be pleasantly surprised and each find something that satisfies our interest in the catalog. I sure do miss the days when there were 5+ catalogs throughout the year. Even when not purchasing from them, they are fun to flip through!

@DaveP posted:

What I'm hoping is in this catalog...

A Morristown & Erie caboose to match the Alco switcher...
Some type of M&E Rolling stock - gondola, boxcar, etc...
A SCALE maintenance-of-way hi-rail vehicle - pick-up truck, utility truck etc...
Fastrack-integrated ROW signals, signal bridges... or bring back the Mainline accessories

DaveP,

METCA has recently done two M&E 6464 style boxcars. The most recent one is still available at their website.  Good luck...

The Chicago & North Western colors and eras can get mistaken.

There are 3 yellows for Chicago & North Western

1960-1980 Original Yellow

1980-1990 Safety Yellow that is also called Zito Yellow

1990-1995 Traditional Yellow

You have to be even more clearly defined about the era of the Chicago & North Western caboose.

Do you need an O scale CNW Bay-Window Caboose from 1990-1995 in Traditional Yellow ?



Andrew

Falcon Service

The Chicago & North Western colors and eras can get mistaken.

There are 3 yellows for Chicago & North Western

1960-1980 Original Yellow

1980-1990 Safety Yellow that is also called Zito Yellow

1990-1995 Traditional Yellow

You have to be even more clearly defined about the era of the Chicago & North Western caboose.

Do you need an O scale CNW Bay-Window Caboose from 1990-1995 in Traditional Yellow ?



Andrew

Falcon Service

Original yellow.  I stop at about '69 on my layout.

Yes Peter Araujo, Fantastic idea, I would love for Lionel to re-make the K-Kine J1e Scale NYC Hudson, only if they make it the Right Way. I prefer some extreme changes, a Large Pittman motor rear mounted, no substitute, 4 chuffs per revolution, fan driven smoke, and whistle steam, swinging bell, Legacy Control, a realistic headlight, crew men that look like they are at work, a detailed deck plate, steam exhaust, and that would sell Well. So, with the engine, they could also  make a nice 18 inch heavyweight passenger set with people, a StationSounds diner, a Observation car with simple passenger talk. How would you all like this idea. Just dreaming. Happy Railroading Everyone B82D0860-FBA0-417D-96E0-D9821989437E

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@DaveP posted:

What I'm hoping is in this catalog...

A Morristown & Erie caboose to match the Alco switcher...
Some type of M&E Rolling stock - gondola, boxcar, etc...
A SCALE maintenance-of-way hi-rail vehicle - pick-up truck, utility truck etc...
Fastrack-integrated ROW signals, signal bridges... or bring back the Mainline accessories

Public Delivery track did a nice Atlas M&E Hopper and Boxcar.

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