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Absolutely nothing...zip...nada.

My attention...even prior to the July 15 announcement...has shifted to the secondary market for past gems.  Which are, IMHO, becoming even more gem-like every day. 

Folks like Pat (Harmonyards) have convinced me that recycling older, well-built/detailed 'bones' is more appealing...financially, as well as technically/aesthetically...than pining for a catalog announcement that increases the heart rate...from desire () OR sticker shock ()!!!

Speaking of the heart...folks like Pat, Alex, Gunrunner, et al, are, IMHO, our hobby's renowned 'cardiologists'.  I'm not sure that the lingering hoopla over TMCC vs. DCS will ever be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.  But, should my favorite vision...Battery Power with DCC...ever gain enough traction to be in their surgical repertoire, I'll have the beautiful, affordable 'bones' for their surgical skills.

And, meanwhile, the conventional performance suffices for my enjoyment.

TEHO, though.  Enjoy the catalog.

KD

@dkdkrd posted:

Absolutely nothing...zip...nada.

My attention...even prior to the July 15 announcement...has shifted to the secondary market for past gems.  Which are, IMHO, becoming even more gem-like every day.

Folks like Pat (Harmonyards) have convinced me that recycling older, well-built/detailed 'bones' is more appealing...financially, as well as technically/aesthetically...than pining for a catalog announcement that increases the heart rate...from desire () OR sticker shock ()!!!

Speaking of the heart...folks like Pat, Alex, Gunrunner, et al, are, IMHO, our hobby's renowned 'cardiologists'.  I'm not sure that the lingering hoopla over TMCC vs. DCS will ever be resolved to everyone's satisfaction.  But, should my favorite vision...Battery Power with DCC...ever gain enough traction to be in their surgical repertoire, I'll have the beautiful, affordable 'bones' for their surgical skills.

And, meanwhile, the conventional performance suffices for my enjoyment.

TEHO, though.  Enjoy the catalog.

KD

Thanks for the reminder to relook the Lionel catalog.  I ordered the CN 2-8-0 limited production from Mr. Muffin and now I have decided to add the Maine Central 2-8-0. So now I will have two 2-8-0 arriving around the same time!

I ordered the Maine Central 2-8-0 from Lionel's webstore, you get them first that way direct from Lionel. However, you do pay full retail from Lionel. But, it doesn't bother me since we do need to support our remaining train companies with new purchases.

I have two loops on my layout and I think both 2-8-0s will look great running side by side around North Adams MA. NOTE: Someone asked if I posted TRAIN pictures. I said I  did but he could not remember seeing them... so

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Badge 109 - Regarding your query about C-Liner 'B' units, I don't see anything stated about them in the latest catalog. That said, this seems to be the practice of  Lionel (and other manufacturers) in the recent past, so it's 'assumed' B units will eventually be forthcoming. However, you know the old saying about when you 'assume'.  

Although I didn't see Ryan and Dave's video unveiling of the catalog, maybe they mentioned something about future 'B' units. If so, perhaps someone on the Forum who saw their catalog reveal will clarify this for you (and me).

@PH1975 posted:

Badge 109 - Regarding your query about C-Liner 'B' units, I don't see anything stated about them in the latest catalog. That said, this seems to be the practice of  Lionel (and other manufacturers) in the recent past, so it's 'assumed' B units will eventually be forthcoming. However, you know the old saying about when you 'assume'.  

Although I didn't see Ryan and Dave's video unveiling of the catalog, maybe they mentioned something about future 'B' units. If so, perhaps someone on the Forum who saw their catalog reveal will clarify this for you (and me).

B units will be coming out according to Ryan.  He mentioned it at least twice.   There will also be additional liveries and wheel counts.  

C liner B units will be in a later release when they do the 4 axle version. None of the currently offered C-liner schemes had B units. They were single A units equipped with passenger steam generators. The 5th axle on the rear truck was added to support the weight of generator.
I would not be surprised if we see super bass B units for roads that had them such as PRR in DGLE for a future run. Don’t quote me on that. It’s just a guess.

@PH1975 posted:

Dj's - Did not Canadian National run C-Liner 'AA' engine sets? I seem to recall seeing CN AA photos while looking through a railroad history book in our local library, although that was a few years ago and my memory's not as good as it used to be.

I’m not a CN expert, but I’m sure they did, NY central would sometimes run an AA set of C-liners. They would also be seen MU’d with a variety of other diesels. I’m a Long Island RR collector and the C-liners on the island were never mu’d. They were used in east end commuter service.

I would LOVE the MEC 2-8-0 but I model two rail and do not want to go through the expense of converting it.  With MTH out of the game I think my days of buying stuff from any of the "big manufacturers" are history.  I may need my train money this year to heat my house, looks like inflation is what I am buying from the Lionel catalog.

Very fortunate nothing there for me.  Have pretty much what I need.  Man alive, the prices.  Simple boxcars (throw ins back in the day) command some big dollars.  Wait until next catalog.  Only want GP7 or 9 in UP to build a 2 or 3 engine lash up.

Didn't they do a UP GP9 a few years ago ?

Union Pacific LEGACY Scale GP9 Diesel #256 (lionel.com)

@dkdkrd posted:

My attention...even prior to the July 15 announcement...has shifted to the secondary market for past gems.

Pretty well saturated here, too. As to past "gems," I'm in that place, also. I have a fair number on that list, more than enough to drain the wallet. Will make exceptions for the right thing, like a Soo Line Geep in their wine red scheme and a LC+2 J. STILL waiting for Lionel to do that one.

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Very fortunate nothing there for me.  Have pretty much what I need.  Man alive, the prices.  Simple boxcars (throw ins back in the day) command some big dollars.  Wait until next catalog.  Only want GP7 or 9 in UP to build a 2 or 3 engine lash up.

@Richie C. posted:

Didn't they do a UP GP9 a few years ago ?

Union Pacific LEGACY Scale GP9 Diesel #256 (lionel.com)

And before that, the No. 28567 UP Scale Legacy GP7.

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Wow, earlier I was going to get an L&N 2-8-0 consolidation but, it was canceled, so another forum sponsor is having the B&O 2-8-0 consolidation steamer made, I’ll get it, and the Erie hobo car and also a at the last minute the #13  USS Safety First SW1200 switcher… Rumor has it that early ordering is the least expensive way to buy these trains. So, get your orders in. Happy Railroading Everyone

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