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New K-Line Catalog from Lionel

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, January 18, 2007 5:59 PM
 Dr. John wrote:
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

There are four things that caught my eye on Lionel's web page advertising K-Line.

1. The Black-Red Santa Fe Paint Scheme.

2. The billboard advertising the Circus.

3. The Super Street system.

and

4. FASTRACK, not K-Line track.

Yes, I noticed that too. It may not bode well for future releases of K-Line track and switches!Sad [:(]

My thoughts exactly, Dr. John.

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Posted by mickey4479 on Thursday, January 18, 2007 7:01 PM
The notice I just received today stated something about 1:48 scale rolling stock would be offered but they conspicuously did not mention 1:48 scale locos.  We will see in a few days what's up.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 18, 2007 8:00 PM
There's an improved/upgraded version of the Lionel 520 boxcab on the way (Pennsy livery), under the "K-Line by Lionel" brand.  Saw that, and thought I had died and gone to heaven! Angel [angel]
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Posted by Andrew Falconer on Friday, January 19, 2007 2:28 AM

 mickey4479 wrote:
The notice I just received today stated something about 1:48 scale rolling stock would be offered but they conspicuously did not mention 1:48 scale locos.  We will see in a few days what's up.

The 1:48th Scale Locomotives from K-Line are folded into the Lionel Standard O Locomotive Line.

Andrew

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Posted by RR Redneck on Friday, January 19, 2007 7:16 AM
Personally, I can't wait for the K-Line Catalogs. I would like to see what Lionel will be continuing. Hopefully the Super Streets is one of those items.

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, January 19, 2007 7:53 AM

Superstreets is the one thing I keep hearing people talk about. I think it's gonna be a great seller.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, January 20, 2007 8:20 PM

Allan,

Where did you see that about the 520?  That might be on have to get list especially if it has Pennsylvania markings.  I wonder if the Lionel catalog will have a 520 PWC version.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana 

 

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Posted by 3railguy on Saturday, January 20, 2007 9:27 PM

I often wonder if Lionel absorbed K Line for their Superstreets and tubular switches (Lionel just can't get tubular switches right for some reason). I can picture Lionel selling starter sets with a trolley and super streets for $75.00. A Fastrack Superstreet grade crossing has to be in Lionel's plans. A 773 Hudson broadsiding a 520 boxcab would be an awesome sight let me tell you.

I understand Lionel will not be sponsoring the K Line club. I wonder if they plan to sponsor a "Fans of the 520" club.

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Posted by RR Redneck on Sunday, January 21, 2007 10:00 AM
I havn't really had any problems with my tubular switches and all I buy is Lionel.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 21, 2007 1:49 PM
 3railguy wrote:

I understand Lionel will not be sponsoring the K Line club. I wonder if they plan to sponsor a "Fans of the 520" club.

Well, regardless of what Lionel may do, rest assured that if and when Lionel/K-Line reintroduces an upgraded version of the 520, the long-existing "Friends of the 520" society will celebrate and welcome all new members.  No fees and no requirements--but I'll see what I can do to get us a webpage and perhaps even a blog. Smile [:)]

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, January 21, 2007 4:55 PM

Allan,

If I could have dedicated the article on the 520 to anyone, that person would have been you.  You have been a true believer in the 520.  While the timing of the article and the release of the new 520 is sheer coincidence (at least as far as I know), it is kind of nice that it is being released again.  I wonder if it will be a separate sale item or if it is part of a set.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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