2008 Lionel Catalog

[Jumijo]

I just looked through the RTR catalog again. Seems that the Powermax transformer is now being referred to as the CW-40. And the "new" 0-8-0 starter set loco comes in a basic and upgraded version. Basic in the Pennsy Flyer set, upgraded side rods in the Santa Fe freight set.

Jim 

[Anonymous]

Correct me if I am wrong, but aren't the Consolidation locos (WM et al) precisely the same ones as in the 2007 cat. with TMCC added?

[pbjwilson]

I like the Rock Island RS-3. Thats a pretty paint job. I know its a truck mounted can motor, low end engine, but it sure looks nice.

Whats with the price on the K-line Ringling Bros. steam set. That engine has been the mainstay for K-line and it was never a high priced item. For that price , $389, it should at least be the Railsounds version. I'd say that set is overpriced by about $200! The diesel circus set is much less expensive.

 I'd hate to see Lionel give up on that Pacific steamer, its a classic Marx tooling, and traditional size. But they seem to want to charge too much for it. Those are usually available at train shows for under $100, the old K-line built, with a railsounds tender.

Really like the backdrops for the sets in the catalog. One of the more appealing catalogs I've seen in years.

[Jumijo]

I'm not sure I'm thrilled about Iron 'Arry and Bert in the Thomas line. Wish there was a steam engine as Jim suggested like a proper-length Gordon. I did like the North Shore / Roarin' Elgin interurbans in the K-Line catalog. Wish they were sold separately though.

It sure is fun to peruse new catalogs.

Did you notice that 'Arry and Bert are just repainted versions of Diesel? We'll pass and continue our vigil for Gordon.

Jim 

[Anonymous]

SchemerBob

You might like that KCS Engine. I know I am going to get the three pack cover hoppers.

 

B C Bill

I know, I know, and I'm excited beyond belief! The KCS SD70ACe - the exact locomotive on my avatar . You know, I was looking at another forum last night and a guy said he wished Lionel would come out with this engine!

But THIS one is the one I've been waiting for for a long time:

A BNSF SD70ACe!!!!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! EXACLTLY WHAT I WANTED LIONEL TO MAKE FOR A LONG LONG LONG TIME!!! Now I don't have to give in and buy the not-as-good MTH version! Lionel locomotives are much better than MTH...let's just be honest!! That's why I'm so excited! WAY TO GO LIONEL!!! YOU MADE MY YEAR!!!!

I think I'll be ordering this locomotive pretty soon...

 thats one persons opinion ....................lol

 

 

[1688torpedo]

 HMMMM! 

Methinks the Red Comet will find a home in my collection. Nice to see more prewar trains in the catalog. Keep them coming, Lionel!  I bet that Bruce Webster is still praying for a Corvair to grace K-Line's Superstreets.. Take Care all.

[cnw1995]

I'm not sure I'm thrilled about Iron 'Arry and Bert in the Thomas line. Wish there was a steam engine as Jim suggested like a proper-length Gordon. I did like the North Shore / Roarin' Elgin interurbans in the K-Line catalog. Wish they were sold separately though.

It sure is fun to peruse new catalogs.

[Anonymous]

Interesting to see them trotting out the Dreyfuss again. I like the drive wheels on mine better, even if the holes make them look "dirty" when the engine is operating.

[Jumijo]

I guess the new starter set 0-8-0 is kind of intriguing. A very realistic loco and tender for basic starter sets like the Pennsy Flyer and the Santa Fe set. But why is it being offered seperately for more than the cost of an entire set?!

And is the Hall class English loco just a repainted Hogwarts Express?

The K-Line circus train pulled by the yellow Pacific sure is colorful! Still, aside from the 2 El Capitan add-ons I mentioned earlier, I don't see anything tempting enough for me to consider buying.  More money to spend on prewar stuff!

Jim 

[Anonymous]

For me there wasn't too much:

6-11134 Western Maryland 2-8-0 Consolidation
6-26335 Domino Sugar Flatcar w/trailer
6-25026 Rock Island Hi-Cube Boxcar
6-25050 British Columbia Hi-Cube Boxcar
6-22190 C&O Chessie Cat Operating Billboard

Have to check out:
6-27241 C&O PS-1 Boxcar
6-27033 Chessie PS-2 Covered Hopper 3-Pack

May get the US Army and UMD boxcars.

Like some of the new flatcars... if I could find a good deal on a couple I go for them, but at $70.00 a pop that's a bit much.

Love the C&O E7 A-A set, but don't think I'll pick them up.

[SchemerBob]

SchemerBob

You might like that KCS Engine. I know I am going to get the three pack cover hoppers.

 

B C Bill

I know, I know, and I'm excited beyond belief! The KCS SD70ACe - the exact locomotive on my avatar . You know, I was looking at another forum last night and a guy said he wished Lionel would come out with this engine!

But THIS one is the one I've been waiting for for a long time:

A BNSF SD70ACe!!!!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!! EXACLTLY WHAT I WANTED LIONEL TO MAKE FOR A LONG LONG LONG TIME!!! Now I don't have to give in and buy the not-as-good MTH version! Lionel locomotives are much better than MTH...let's just be honest!! That's why I'm so excited! WAY TO GO LIONEL!!! YOU MADE MY YEAR!!!!

I think I'll be ordering this locomotive pretty soon...

[ogauge]

Other than the Red Comet, I don't see much to write home about.  Oh well.

 

I am a little disappointed in the prewar celeb pricing as well, it a good 100+ over the MTH tinplate traditions sets and its made in the same stinking country... What gives.

 

[Jumijo]

 

Aside from 2 El Capitan add-on cars, nothing of real interest for me in any of the new catalogs.

Jim 

[Andrew Falconer]

In the Ready To Run 2008 Catalog there are some new paint schemes on the O Gauge freight cars. I like the British Columbia Railway Hi-Cube Boxcar. 

Everyone will like the Conrail 2-Tier Auto Carrier.

In the K-Line Catalog they show the Eaglebrook Tank Car. This is amazing that they are offering the Eaglebrook Tank Car after a decade of waiting. It is needed to truly make a CN or GTW freight train look real.

The DT&I Coil Car is interesting since The Grand Trunk Corp. merged the DT&I into the Grand Trunk Western in 1983.

In the Lionel Signature catalog the J.M. Huber Uni-Body Tank Car 3-Pack was finally announced. The first J.M. Huber Uni-Body Tank Car was made in 1995 or 1996.

The Rock Island PS-2-CD 3-Bay Hopper 3-Pack is the perfect addtion to any Central States freight train.

That Santa Fe DASH 8 looks like a DASH 9 on different Trucks.

More comments later.  

Andrew

[ogauge]

I'm liking the Hall class shakespear express, now with European whistle and diecast pasenger trucks.

Top on my list is the Prewar Red Comet though as well as the CHhristmas train, although I think I could paint one up for about $600 less...

 

Check out the S bigboy, I'll bet no one saw that coming!

  

[ogauge]

Never mind got it after a reload.

 

[ogauge]

Alright, so I see the three new catolog faces, but I don't seem to be able to access any contents, What am I missing?

 

[ChiefEagles]

Well, I guess Lionel will get some more of my tobacco allotment buyout money.  He sure got enough last year  [Big Boy, Legacy and NS SD40-2].  Maybe another road name other than NS to MU in with them to look like the real thing.  Any suggestions????  I got one UP.   

[LS1Heli]

LS1Heli, this might be a dumb question, but is that the great Joshua Lionel Cowen in that picture that says "I dont care about you MTH."

That would be correct. An indiviual who started an entire hobby and created a positive bonding between people, just from tinkering. A true pioneer that was an expert at everything (marketing, mfg., etc.)

Unfortunately,we have comapanies today which copy, rip-off and capatilize off of Mr. Cowens ideas and most importanly the copying of his trains. Wether people except it or not, the whole hobby today is based off of him and what he created..not some tool who made reproductions of his trains when he was a teenager.

Your the only person who has ever caught that. 

Also, people who collect high-end trains which have instructions and inspection slips would also notice where I am from as well.

[Boxcar Bill]

SchemerBob

You might like that KCS Engine. I know I am going to get the three pack cover hoppers.

 

B C Bill

[Captaincog]

I think I'll be staying up and counting down. If I don't fall asleep, that is.

I am staying up with my 10 year old son. Of course we are on the left coast, so it is not so late:).

[Berk765]

LS1Heli, this might be a dumb question, but is that the great Joshua Lionel Cowen in that picture that says "I dont care about you MTH."

[Berk765]

I think I'll be staying up and counting down. If I don't fall asleep, that is.

[SchemerBob]

There are 3 Catalogs, K-line, Lionel Sets and The big Book. On the big Book is The "John Bull".

B C Bill

The John Bull, huh? Well, that's kind of cool. I wonder if it'll have RailSounds? It easily could, they brought the locomotive out of the Smithsonian and ran it in the 1980's. Might be something interesting to see in action at a hobby shop somewhere.

Sounds like it might be a very interesting catalog!

2 hours and counting!!

[LS1Heli]

I can't wait! Only a couple of more hours guys. NYC J3 sounds sweet.

[Berk765]

I'd like to see Lionel come out with an 0-27 Mikado that is the green Southern #4501, that would be cool, since I live not to far from the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum where its kept at.

[Boxcar Bill]

There are 3 Catalogs, K-line, Lionel Sets and The big Book. On the big Book is The "John Bull".

KCS fans should be happy. I myself will be getting the Dreyfuss J-3 Hudson and matching pass. cars and all other Nyc stuff. Southern fans might like Tmcc Crane and Boom Car.

 

 

B C Bill

[SchemerBob]

I SURE hope this is Photoshopped.

http://ogaugerr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/57660482/m/5041084854?r=2411005954#2411005954

But I hope something really cool is actually on the cover. There are no hints anywhere on the web. I guess I have to wait until tomorrow...

9 1/2 hours and counting!!

[Big Walnut Railroader]

Jim, is this the one?

If so, I can't wait to see the specs on it!

 - Clint

Hey, that's it, Clint! Now that I see it again, it looks more like a 1033 than a TW.  So much for the red/orange lettering...And something tells me it will be 125-150 watts, not 175 like I previously stated.

Jim 

This is a cool looking transformer. I'll bet it will be something that will be included with those display layout reproductions that have been made recently. Certainly fits the style.

[Andrew Falconer]

More Traditional Sized O-27 modern freight cars that need to be made by LIONEL are these:

ACF Center Flow 4600 Cu. Ft. Capy. Plate B 3-Bay Covered Hopper Post 1971 version.

 

Gunderson AUTO-MAX Articulated Auto Carrier with Diaphrams

 

Trinity RailCar High-Sided 3-Bay Covered Hopper

4,191 Cu. Ft. Capy. for a short car.

5,161 Cu. Ft. Capy for a long car.

 

Andrew