Lionel Posted Catalog On Line!

[pbjwilson]

Wow! The K-Line stuff got expensive! $259 for a starter set Pacific in K-Lionel livery? Uh, no.

I dont understand that one either. Those came in starter sets with cars track and transformer for under $259. I see those at shows in new condition for $100, some with a railsounds tender. Bring back K-line with K-line pricing.

[danrunner]

nblum,

Sorry for the sarcasm, I realize TMCC-I isn't obsolete, I just feel for those who put a ton of money into it and now see a shiny, new version that will eventually replace it.

Lionel is a good company, and I buy from them proudly, but I'd like a stated vision w/ regard to TMCC and the future.

Technology tends to really make it hard to support older versions of a product, as they push newer ones. EX: Microsoft does not support/help those w/ old versions of windows. I think the oldest version they support now in win97.

What will happen in 20 years when you need parts/downloads for tmcc-I and they're on TMCC-IV?

[Jumijo]

<BLOCKQUOTE><table class="quoteOuterTable"><tr><td class="txt4"><img src="/trccs/Themes/default/images/icon-quote.gif">&nbsp;<strong>jefelectric wrote:</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="quoteTable"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top" class="txt4"><P>It's nice to see Lionel finaly listened to all the complaints and replaced the CW-80 with something that actually works!&nbsp;</P>
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The copy says it's an all new CW-80. I wonder if that's just old text or if the transformer was de-bugged.

Jim

[chuck]

"I just feel for those who put a ton of money into it and now see a shiny, new version that will eventually replace it."

I spent $99 for my original Command Base and Cab-1.  That isn't a "ton of money".  These are the only parts that get replaced.  Everything else stays the same except that components like the TPC get access to additional features.  I can even swap the radio receiver boards on the older engines that have modular boards with the newer TMCC-2 boards.   Command base/Cab-1 and a hanfull of receiver boards.  Sounds pretty good to me.

[nblum]

"What will happen in 20 years when you need parts/downloads for tmcc-I and they're on TMCC-IV?"

The same thing that always happens. You keep operating your old stuff, or if replacement parts aren't available, you scrounge or update.  If neither, you discard.  Same thing I've done with about five or six or seven generations of Macintosh computers and printers over the last 22 years.  My 1996 TV isn't so hot either, compared with the 2006 models.  Same for cell phones, dishwashers, automobiles, etc.  I don't want to be using 1956's antibiotics either :).

[thatboy37]

im going to put my wish list in from the new catalog well here goes. i think i might beable to get these items if im good to my ole lady:

cp gp30 powered #6-28557 $399.99

cp gp30 non-powered  #6-28558 $149.99

cn sd40-2 powered #6-28259 $429.99

cn sd40-2 non powered #6-28260 $169.99

cn cylindrical hopper #6-27169 $64.99 x's 8

collegiate boxcar #6-39287 $44.99 University of Alabama

tmcc legacy command set #6-14295 $299.99

i hope this list is not to big but we will give it a try anyways.

 

 

[tmcc man]

I like the 2007 SD40-2's, in both NS, and CN scheme's. The CP, and Chessie GP30's look nice too. I would addd the cabooses too.

[njalb1]

Trainz is presently setting up their pre order page. There is a link to it that should work soon. Discounted , no tax (except GA) and as always free shipping....

[Santa Fe Kent]

We need more Prewar!

And we need more Postwar!

And more Modern....

And more Standard Gauge,

And more Flyer,

More Traditional.....

And.... what else??

[douellet]

Pretty nice catalog but I don't see much in it that are must have items for me. It's nice to see that Lionel is going to be offering the former K-Line 0-42 switches but the prices are a ripoff. Not going with the K-Line 0-27 switches is a poor decision, but I can just imagine what the prices would be. I bought the last 6 K-Line 0-27 switches a local dealer had for $18 each (regular price). Look what Lionel is asking for their junk 0-27 switches, the K-Lines would have been a good product upgrade.

[Andrew Falconer]

We need more Prewar!

And we need more Postwar!

And more Modern....

And more Standard Gauge,

And more Flyer,

More Traditional.....

And.... what else??

The reason why there is not much more is because Jerry does not like blow-out sales and the less they offer in the catalog the sooner it will be produced.

Andrew

[danrunner]

MartyE,

Off subject: I love your website and have visited it for some time. I recognized your name on your postings here. A former burgh boy, I know Rob Pratte and KDKA, and love his layout. I once googled MTH transformer and your site topped the list. That's how I discovered your photos of Rob's basement. Go figure.

Keep up the good work.

Dan

[MartyE]

Dan

Thanks a lot.  I haven't gotten a good update in a while because of work and summer.  I appreciate the comments.  As for Rob, I haven't seen him since last fall when the last batch of pictures were taken.  He is always working.  He has a pretty impressive setup for sure.