Lionel Catalog Online!

[Anonymous]

Loved the new catalog[^], A lot of the new stuff is making my mouth water!![:P]...Except when I turn to the next page and saw THE Darn Alien Car[alien]!!!!... [:O] not another year of looking at those aliens floating in a boxcar[banghead]

[Jumijo]

QUOTE: Originally posted by 1688torpedo

I too like the 269E Set. I would guess the street price will be much less than the $629.00 listed in the catalog. Probably around Charlie Ro's price? Keep in mind that this was most likely made from new tooling & with the cost of the lawsuits,shipping,& energy cost the price would be more. and you get a set without the rust,scratches,nicks,paint loss,etc,and you get a warrenty,new boxes, & a super looking Train Set to boot. This is how I look at it.

The new 269E set is very nice. No ifs ands or buts. $300-$350 would have been a fair price for that set IMHO.

Jim

[Brutus]

re Nascar train - Rusty Wallace is from Arnold, Missouri.

[1688torpedo]

I too like the 269E Set. I would guess the street price will be much less than the $629.00 listed in the catalog. Probably around Charlie Ro's price? Keep in mind that this was most likely made from new tooling & with the cost of the lawsuits,shipping,& energy cost the price would be more. and you get a set without the rust,scratches,nicks,paint loss,etc,and you get a warrenty,new boxes, & a super looking Train Set to boot. This is how I look at it.

[oscaletrains]

06 is online!!!! wow that was fast

[tschmidt]

Al,
Thanks for that information on the Bethlehem Steel welding car. I will have to keep my eyes open for that one.

Tom S

[prewardude]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jaabat

The 269E set is a beauty, but even at Ro's $509 price, out of my reach. The description talks about it having Trainsounds, synchronized chuffing, etc, but doesn't even mention if it smokes.

And since when does Trainsounds include synchronized chuffing?

Jim

The price is a bit out of line for an O gauge set, IMO; MTH's Standard gauge RTR sets sell for about the same amount. But, of course, they don't have the Lionel name on them. [;)]

I'm just glad to see Lionel testing the prewar waters again. Now, if they would just introduce a set or two to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Standard gauge in the vol. II catalog...

Regards,
Clint

[Jumijo]

The 269E set is a beauty, but even at Ro's $509 price, out of my reach. The description talks about it having Trainsounds, synchronized chuffing, etc, but doesn't even mention if it smokes.

And since when does Trainsounds include synchronized chuffing?

Jim

[prewardude]

I'm seeing a lot of interest in that 269E set. This is a good thing to see. Who would have thunk it: after 70 years there is still a lot of interest in tinplate-style trains. [:)]

[Kooljock1]

Gotta have the #259E Freight Set! My wife wanted us to have a Pre-War style set back when MTH was building the "LIONEL Classics" line in the early 90's, but being newly-weds we couldn't afford it.

But now... she's already given me the green light. And Charlie Ro already has it listed on pre-order for $509!

Some of the PWC cars look good too. And I'm glad that the LionMaster series is continuing, although a SP Cab=Forward will look silly next to my PRR T-1 and NYC J3a.

I've got a spot for that Diner too!

Jon [8D]

[riverrailfan]

This is the first time I seen Lionel deal with Nascar. Being a Nascar fan I know What I'll be Waiting for. To bad they did not do Rusty Wallace. I just picked up Percy for my son for his fifth birthday next month. I guess christmas will be james and another expansion set.

[IronHoarse]

All in all I think it is a pretty good catalog. Lots of cool stuff. Too bad money does not grow on trees. One complaint ...the command standard o steamers are all 0-54 or maybe even larger...not sure. Any way too big for my layout. Maybe I'll go with the coal train. Have to think about it some more.

[BigSteam224]

"5.) The Operating Welding Car - except I want it for Bethlehem Steel"

Lionel did the Bethlehem Steel welding car (6-26764) in 2001. I believe it is fairly common and should be fairly easy to locate, even a few years after release.

[tdetmer]

The catalog has some real interesting items, particularly for us S gauge fans. I know pricing is an issue but we can always buy selectively. One other comment. Its too bad that UP is getting the attention it is because I'd like to see the UP roadname boycotted for UP's trademark lawsuits. Tom

[Warburton]

A little something for everyone. I don't know how Lionel can do better than that. I'm going to dabble here and there, the Cascade Logging Set for sure!

[Brutus]

Man! Now I really want to spend some $$$! I need the Transylvania RR docker, work caboose, gondola, the witch cauldron thing, and I also want that pre-war set, the logging set and the logging set additional cars, too! I'd like that ammo loader set, not that it would fit in any way, but to have it for my dad.

[guilfordrr]

QUOTE: Originally posted by prewardude

QUOTE: Originally posted by guilfordrr

There were some very high prices, but where is this $2,700 set? I looked through the entire catalog and couldn't find it.

Here ya go: http://ca1.lionel-catalog.com/catalog71bf.html [:O]

Thanks! Didn't think such an expensive set would be listed under "Redy-to-Run," but I guess it is. Anyway, overall a great catalog... but as others have said, some pretty high prices...

[tschmidt]

I looked it over the catalog a little closer today and found out that i will have to work a little longer before I retire. I called my dealer today but the real catalogs aren't in yet.

What i really liked were:
1.) Alien Sounds Groom Lake Boxcar. Yea, it is silly but it goes with the rest of my Area 51 alien train

2.) The Southern PS4 loco and Heavyweight cars are great looking.

3.) 40' Flat cars

4.) PS-5 Gondola's

5.) The Operating Welding Car - except I want it for Bethlehem Steel

Tom S

[Anonymous]

Awesome stuff, lots that I want! So how do we get the actual "hold in your hands" catolog?

[crip]

Glanced at the new catalog at work today,Shhh. was impressed, but isn't as good as the real thing!

[prewardude]

QUOTE: Originally posted by guilfordrr

There were some very high prices, but where is this $2,700 set? I looked through the entire catolog and couldn't find it.

Here ya go: http://ca1.lionel-catalog.com/catalog71bf.html [:O]

[Anonymous]

Sorry,

I tried to quote tshmidt, but I've never done it before, so I messed up. Sorry 'bout that.

[Anonymous]

QUOTE:

I think it's the best catalog in long time.

Tom S


I agree. I have never seen a Lionel catalog that refreshed and excited me more than this one.

Last year's catalog was OK, But, "this one takes the Cake"

[guilfordrr]

There were some very high prices, but where is this $2,700 set? I looked through the entire catolog and couldn't find it.

[dwiemer]

I will go back to the web site a few more times to complete my wish list. I think I will be going over budget soon.
dennis

[Anonymous]

Nice catalog. I'm happy to see Lionel's new (old) 0 tinplate line too!
I'm interest in the N&W three bay hoppers in the 3 pack set. Can't afford them individually at $70 each. The N&W Alco C-420 is interesting, but this N&W fan won't buy it in Wabash blue!
Lionel's pricing is begining to annoy me! Paticularly when I pay close to retail, only to see the same loco for 30 percent less from the same retailer a year later. [:(!]

[Anonymous]

I'm going to get the miniature golf animation, and look at the flatcars with trailers. I don't want, or can afford, stuff to put on a shelf. Joe

[cheapclassics]

To all,

Some interesting items are in the catalog. It is good to see some of the the old tinplate and the expansion of the Thomas items. Some of the prices are interesting as well. 54.99 list for an Alaskan flat car seems a little steep. On the other the 2799 for the TMCC set would not be bad if ALL the cars had electro-couplers. It is amazing that 60 years after the Electronic set came out, there is not an equivalent set being made.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Jumijo]

My daughter will be over the moon when I tell her Lionel is going to make a James the Red Engine locomotive. That's her favorite and she's been hoping for one to come out. Her wish is about to come true! Seeing her happy makes me exstatic, even if it means breaking down and buying it after I vowed no more new stuff!

I thought the new Lionel catalog was a good selection of choices. Something for everyone - except BrianelO27. Is it just me or does the alien rolling stock have a real K-Line look and feel to it? A hint of things to come . . .?

Lots of nice rolling stock. Love the 269 prewar set. Love the Thomas add-ons.

I noticed the El Capitan B unit isn't offered this year. It would have been nice to see an expansion pack for that set with a 3 car consist including at least one vista dome. I suppose the California Zepher cars could be used instead.

I give the new catalog a thumbs up. I'm going to write to Jerry and let him know what I think. I wrote him last year asking for James, and he delivered! This year I think I'll ask him about that El Capitan expansion set, Gordon the big blue engine, and a Trainsounds tender for the Polar Express.

Jim