When will we see the decapod Strasburg 90?

I would be happy that the issue is being addressed before everyone got it.  We complain when nothing gets checked and we complain when it does.  Not saying everyone is complaining but...  I don't know what's holding them up but if they did find an issue and are addressing it then kudos to them.  While I didn't order one, I'd rather wait a few more months ( I guess that's the time frame) and get a correctly working engine than get a non working engine, deal with the frustration, < begin sarcasm> have to come here and complain <end sarcasm>, and then send it back.

I would be happy to sit and wait for it to come in with the issue(s) addressed before delivery.

Whatever the hold up is better be sure that there isn't a problem once delivered. I would like to think that they are walking on glass with this one and we won't have any issues, hopefully. I guess when the first one arrives we will see for sure. I hope it is scot-free of issues.

They may have used up all their luck with the UP Rocket Train Set, mine had one very minor cosmetic defect on one car that was easily fixed.  With something that has that many pieces, that's actually pretty good.

I don't care how long it takes as long as it's issue free. The same gos with the other preorders I have.

Well, Lionel's store site has updated the ship date of the locomotives to July.

Kind of expected this at this point, but it is what it is.

Not exactly a surprise, I didn't expect to see them in May.  That's OK, I need to accumulate more money to pay for it!   Truthfully, I'll be a little surprised to see them in July.

I hope a relatively large number of fans of this loco did order it, including it's originating road's version, as l wanta see the purty pitchers. It is one whose prototype can be ridden behind, so maybe that won the orders.

What was it pushed back to. I can't open the file.

Bumping this on up to see if there’s been update on shipping? Of course I might have missed it but wondering if we’ll see it before fall York?

@BanditDave posted:

Bumping this on up to see if there’s been update on shipping? Of course I might have missed it but wondering if we’ll see it before fall York?

Don't hold your breath.

I don't know either. I'm like John, not holding my breath. Today I have to pop to my LTS and see about picking up two cabooses. They left me a message yesterday also saying that they recently got in some new collections, some engines new in box, my eyebrow went up on two of the three. Maybe I'll think about those and concentrate on other things first. If they're at York, I doubt I would pass up one of them as it is something I missed out on.

I am loosing hope... it is also amazing how they keep their distributors in the dark.

Charles Ro says Expected Availability 09/10/2023.

@rplst8 posted:

Charles Ro says Expected Availability 09/10/2023.

Well, that ship has sailed!

Maybe we should wait for someone to post a video whether it be Ryan, Dave, or a YouTuber that it is here and running. It seems like we all know that we will be waiting, it is just a question of how long. Hopefully it will come before Christmas of next year.

Funny you should say that Dave - looks like we got some confirmation about these locomotives from Ryan at last, so a big shoutout to him!

Wow, looks like they have a fairly good production time I guess, the exception being #90. Sort of didn't expect some of the things he said, but that just happens. Figure on a longer wait time, sometimes not hardly at all.

@Mikado 4501 posted:

Funny you should say that Dave - looks like we got some confirmation about these locomotives from Ryan at last, so a big shoutout to him!

Looks like good news finally on the Strasburg 90. 

@Sean's Train Depot posted:

Looks like good news finally on the Strasburg 90.

We've heard this song before, let's wait until it actually arrives!

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

We've heard this song before, let's wait until it actually arrives!

Hope springs eternal!

At least I hope so.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

We've heard this song before, let's wait until it actually arrives!

Remember what he said in the video John, they're a little more fragile than they thought. Best keep yours in the box eh? This is going to be one of those locomotives that ALWAYS stays on the layout. Almost how some of those Erie Triplexes never left the layout because they were such a PITA to put back in the box from what I have heard.

It is good to hear that the Berk's and the A5's will be made eventually. We sort of heard that there was major issues, looks like they at least got the designs fixed. Hope they are good.

Well, it's not staying in the box!  A brass locomotive doesn't have to be that delicate, I have some 3rd Rail that I've handled plenty.  Yes, they're not as robust as most diecast steam, but they shouldn't be like fine china either.

I emailed Lionel this morning.  They received Lionel Strasburg 90 2231050 today.  They are inspecting them and will ship them out!  Our wait is almost over.

@prrdcs posted:

I emailed Lionel this morning.  They received Lionel Strasburg 90 2231050 today.  They are inspecting them and will ship them out!  Our wait is almost over.

As long as the inspections go well.

If we're lucky, we'll have these in our houses by Black Friday weekend...

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

As long as the inspections go well.

Well, if it's the same "inspector" that checked the L1s. You should get it soon regardless.

Early Xmas!  Can’t wait!

@RickO posted:

Well, if it's the same "inspector" that checked the L1s. You should get it soon regardless.

Inspections cost an extra $1000.

@rplst8 posted:

Inspections cost an extra $1000.

That's already in the price of the locomotive.

I've got my tracking number and been billed, but UPS has to pick it up.  The wait for the train of my childhood with my father is almost over.  My departed dad took me to Strasburg, and my love of trains remains.

@prrdcs posted:

I've got my tracking number and been billed, but UPS has to pick it up.  The wait for the train of my childhood with my father is almost over.  My departed dad took me to Strasburg, and my love of trains remains.

Did you order directly from Lionel?

Yes, if you ordered from a dealer it may take a little longer.  They will come.

@prrdcs posted:

Yes, if you ordered from a dealer it may take a little longer.  They will come.

Spoken like a Jedi. Enjoy your decapods gents!

Hope springs eternal that Lionel will issue a down stream version w/o the brass hybrid aspect for those of us that do not need/want the added detail and cost.

@Former Member posted:

Hope springs eternal that Lionel will issue a down stream version w/o the brass hybrid aspect for those of us that do not need/want the added detail and cost.

I think you'll be hoping in vein!  Since it's in demand, why would they go half-price?

All sorts of goodies coming in at the end of the year. Almost always to be predictable to a fault. I don't know how many times someone has told me that this is almost always case. Of course #90 is an exception since it was supposed to be a here a while ago.