Lionel catalog: Where/how?

Boonter

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January 2004
From: N. Calif.
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Posted by Boonter on Monday, January 24, 2005 5:06 PM

I read with interest all the things said about the new Lionel catalog. As an inexperienced Newby with no train shops near, WHERE & HOW do I purchase one? I've looked at the company website but failed to see any reference to getting a catalog and/or getting on their mailing lidst. Any info appreciated !!

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spankybird

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From: Willoughby, Ohio
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Posted by spankybird on Monday, January 24, 2005 5:08 PM

They should be at your local dealers shortly, until then here is a link

http://www.mainlinehobbies.com/trains/lionel/index.html

tom

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tschmidt

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From: Jamestown, NY
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Posted by tschmidt on Monday, January 24, 2005 5:15 PM

If you join the Lionel Collector's Club you get one automatically in the mail. Lionel should also put it online soon.

Tom

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Anonymous

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April 2003
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 7:42 AM

Lionel's site did have a link to get a single one, but at a charge...

However, if you call them on the phone, they will mail you a free copy. (a one time deal).

MTH, on the other hand, will, for a one time fee of $3.00, continue sending you catalogues for a lifetime, without joining their "club".

I've recieved the MTH books since 2000 or so, and all I ever sent them was 3 bucks a long time ago....

Lionel isn't very generous.

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eZAK

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Posted by eZAK on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 8:19 AM

They are Free if you join LRRC http://www.lionel.com/Clubs/Findex.cfm

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bogaziddy

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Posted by bogaziddy on Wednesday, January 26, 2005 11:48 AM

If you're getting ready to make a mail order purchase of a trainset, locomotive, accessory or whatever, you might consider giving Charles Ro a shot . Once you've purchased from them ( I don't know what amount the minimum order required is) they usually send you a catalog along with a price list of their entire stock. Be sure, however, to inquire as to your desired item's availability in stock before submitting your order.

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 30, 2005 1:07 PM

You have a phone # or address for Charles RO???
Thanks!

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 30, 2005 1:49 PM

I was at Nicholas Smith in Broomall, PA on Friday and they had a few dozen on the counter for $2.00 a piece.....

http://www.nstrains.com

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Buckeye Riveter

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, January 30, 2005 2:00 PM

Since I buy several small items a year at the local hobby store, they always hand me a MTH, Lionel, Atlas, or K-Line catalog for free. I have never asked them for a copy and I have never spent a great amount of money in their store although I do purchase wire, glue, paint, grass, snow and other miscellaneous items.

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