How do you find the E.T.A. of a particular model?

[Anonymous]

There are a few models that I am looking forward to getting and I am curious how some people know when these are shipping. Is there a way of finding this out for the regular joe?

I know the catalogs come out several months before the models shown. Is there a standard time that models in the spring catalogs are shipped? I realize it is probably different for the different manufacturers. Any hot tips?

I would love to know when the K-line Porters, SuperStreets and the Lionel Halloween themed General shipped.

[dougdagrump]

I think most of the manufacturers have a schedule by model number on their websites. The only problem is the degree of accuracy of those shipping schedules.

[spankybird]

Doug is correct. By visiting the manufactor's web site, you can check approx shipping dates.

MTH does it by month, K-Line does it by 1/4 (spring, summer, fall, winter). I am not sure about Lionel.

It's another thing if they hold firm to the shipping dates.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. I was sure there was a conspiracy somewhere. Thanks for curing my fears (and aswering my question).

[Anonymous]

You can send an e-mail to their customer service. I've had good results with MTH and K-line. They will give you an answer.

[webenda]

Lionel does it by month.
http://www.lionel.com/Products/Findex.cfm
Click on "SHIPPING SCHEDULE"