Now That is What I am talking about! 
Zach:
I ordered mine from Charles Ro. He shipped it Tuesday and I got it yesterday.
Neal Jeter
Thanks Neal!
that's a sharp car for sure
J Daddy posted:Now That is What I am talking about!
I'm thinking this youngster isn't looking at a darn old train car!
LUNCH!!!!, is all that's on that critters mind!!! 
aterry11 posted:LUNCH!!!!, is all that's on that critters mind!!!
Or a good B.M.
Did anyone purchase the CSX passenger cars? Any pics?
J Daddy posted:Did anyone purchase the CSX passenger cars? Any pics?
I did, it's my understanding they are still on the water. Charles ro usually has the most accurate shipping info any they have 3/10 listed
So looks like they are coming in possibly next weekend?
Word is from my LHS that the UP excursion cars are headed to the distributors now.
This is getting to be mind numbing...
I just filmed a review on my Amtrak Stationsounds diner, so if you are considering buying one I suggest you take a look!
(I had no quality control issues on this car)
Yet I still hope for the UP Excursion fleet, and hopefully some additional cars in the future.
J Daddy posted:So looks like they are coming in possibly next weekend?
Word is from my LHS that the UP excursion cars are headed to the distributors now.
This is getting to be mind numbing...
Has anyone heard if it is the entire set of cars or if it is just the 4 pack? I have seen so many dates by many vendors.... greatly looking forward to the entire set.
Don't worry, you're wait is almost over! All of the UP cars will be leaving our warehouse this week. I inspected several cases of each this morning. Along with the UP cars will be the rest of the Penn Centrals, Pennsy, Freedom Train, CSX, BN, Conrail.... Essentially everything except for the full length dome and theater cars.
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Conrail6358 posted:Don't worry, you're wait is almost over! All of the UP cars will be leaving our warehouse this week. I inspected several cases of each this morning. Along with the UP cars will be the rest of the Penn Centrals, Pennsy, Freedom Train, CSX, BN, Conrail.... Essentially everything except for the full length dome and theater cars.
Thanks for the update Ryan,
that excursion baggage car looks great. Cant wait for my set! Praying for good QC and shipping and a flawless set that’s worth the wait!!
Fantastic! Thanks Ryan.
I think I see mine right there on top, second stack -
So just curious I have the AFT cars on order. The cars were suppose to be 18 inches but the box shown says 21. I remember a discussion saying that 18 inches was prototypical for these
Bob
Also hoping it's the camera but the bottom car's display window looks too rectangular
Bob
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An order for "The Challenger" set is riding on the excursion set appearance:
Riveted roof.
Look of the blunt end Observation.
Ride height.
The domes, the precious domes.
Hope is a four letter word.
So how is the theatre car coming along?
As per a post by Mike Reagan back when these cars were first announced. He assured me the display cars would 18 inches and the rest would be 21. This is why I went ahead and ordered them
Bob
spbob posted:As per a post by Mike Reagan back when these cars were first announced. He assured me the display cars would 18 inches and the rest would be 21. This is why I went ahead and ordered them
Bob
Like yourself, some time ago after the next group of AFT cars was announced, I emailed Lionel with my concerns about getting the AFT cars made correctly. Received an email from Ryan Kunkle assuring me that the display cars would be the correct lenget(18") and the other AFT cars(passenger) would be 21". He also replied that Lionel would try to be as accurate as possible and that in the long term they would hope to produce the entire AFT. I also have all the cars ordered. Just seeing that one photo above, I'm getting uneasy. The display windows do look rectangular instead of square (as on the real AFT cars). In addition, the skirting beneath each door/display area is not right. The skirting should have started much closer towards the end of the car(as on the real AFT cars), not starting almost directly under the outside frame of the display window area. The cars do appear to be the correct 18" length as compared to the other cars pictured(the gap from the ends of the AFT cars to the clear window opening is much greater than gap on the other cars pictured).
Nick
The AFT cars look like they are 18". I know the packaging says 21", but compare the AFT picture to the others above. The other cars reach both ends of the box windows but the AFT cars do not by about 1 1/2" on each end. So not saying they are but things look promising.
I hadn't noticed the skirting it is shorter. Oh well just have to wait and see
Conrail6358 posted:Don't worry, you're wait is almost over! All of the UP cars will be leaving our warehouse this week. I inspected several cases of each this morning. Along with the UP cars will be the rest of the Penn Centrals, Pennsy, Freedom Train, CSX, BN, Conrail.... Essentially everything except for the full length dome and theater cars.
Thank you very much for sharing the good news Ryan! Really looking forward to the entire set! Seeing the first car makes more excited for the Challenger set as well! The BN set looks incredibly sharp too.
WITZ 41 posted:An order for "The Challenger" set is riding on the excursion set appearance:
Riveted roof.
Look of the blunt end Observation.
Ride height.
The domes, the precious domes.
Hope is a four letter word.
Not me. I took the leap of faith and pre ordered it. Just hope it's not another 3 year wait.
Thanks for the pictures. The ACF rivets on the flag baggage roof look stupendous, they even nailed the rubber tube replacement diaphragms. Fingers crossed the Portland rose passenger cars looks as nice, may have to buy extras to cut up in future? Now If I can just remember who I preordered from? Looking back I seem tyo not have got a confirmation of my order.
Nice pictures! Can't wait for the UP set.
I may have to get the Amtrak dining car only and add it to my San Francisco Zephyr. I am not crazy on the window layout of the dome car or the ex NYC Budd Tavern observation car.
Hey guys! I just picked up the Penn Central Stationsounds diner and have made a full review video on it on Youtube. Feel free to watch it if you desire!
Suggest you use a tripod or at least put the camera on something while you are shooting. Was getting dizzy...
Also some side lighting so we could see the truck detail that you so nicely describe. Good start however :-)
c.sam posted:Suggest you use a tripod or at least put the camera on something while you are shooting. Was getting dizzy...
Excellent suggestion! I could take only about a minute or two and had to give up.
That thing is nice. Thanks for posting, Nick.
Blue Streak posted:The AFT cars look like they are 18". I know the packaging says 21", but compare the AFT picture to the others above. The other cars reach both ends of the box windows but the AFT cars do not by about 1 1/2" on each end. So not saying they are but things look promising.
They are 18", were supposed to be 18" based on the prototype size. This has been known pretty much since these cars were announced.
AmtrakNickFilms posted:Hey guys! I just picked up the Penn Central Stationsounds diner and have made a full review video on it on Youtube. Feel free to watch it if you desire!
Great insight on the new car! Thank you for sharing!
I just finished detailing the "Portland Rose" Coach from the UP Excursion 2-pack. Here are a few pictures. When the glue dries I will put the car back together in the morning.
Painting the Preiser 65602 Seated People 24 pack takes a day. The car seats have three coats of paint. The release oil for the molds is making it necessary for an extra coat of Flat Acryl paint.
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Tracking says my set will arrive tomorrow! Extremely excited! Granted after seeing the Amtrak cars, kind of thinking I should of order them as well.
John Rowlen posted:I just finished detailing the "Portland Rose" Coach from the UP Excursion 2-pack. Here are a few pictures. When the glue dries I will put the car back together in the morning.
Painting the Preiser 65602 Seated People 24 pack takes a day. The car seats have three coats of paint. The release oil for the molds is making it necessary for an extra coat of Flat Acryl paint.
John, the cars look sharp on your layout! What radius is the track in which the cars are on?
John Rowlen posted:I just finished detailing the "Portland Rose" Coach from the UP Excursion 2-pack. Here are a few pictures. When the glue dries I will put the car back together in the morning.
Painting the Preiser 65602 Seated People 24 pack takes a day. The car seats have three coats of paint. The release oil for the molds is making it necessary for an extra coat of Flat Acryl paint.
Great work! They look spectacular.
I just got the email that mine have shipped. Patience is a virtue.
