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Post by rockymountaineer on Mar 17, 2024 14:19:25 GMT
For convenience and reference, here's a link to all the 2024 custom-runs from Mr. Muffin's Trains.
Additionally, Steve has a few custom-runs still to be delivered from 2022/2023. One of those is the green B&A Berk that was originally gonna be based on K-Line tooling. Then there was a rumor the tooling disappeared within the dark caverns of overseas factories -- keeping the project on-hold indefinitely. But the latest word is Lionel is going forward with those Berks using brand new tooling. Steve has a matching B&A caboose in his list of 2024 custom-runs, which I guess is a good sign the B&A Berk might arrive yet this year. So we shall see.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Mar 17, 2024 19:58:19 GMT
It ain't over till the fat lady sings or so the saying goes.
Well she must not be signing in Georgia yet because Legacy Station announced a custom run Christmas caboose and box car which finally breaks the mold of the typical MTH and Lionel formula for the holiday.
Thank heavens.
While the art work is not finalized per their website, one can only hope that an equally attractive diesel to pull these little critters is also in the works!
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Post by rockymountaineer on Mar 17, 2024 20:10:40 GMT
... Legacy Station announced a custom run Christmas caboose and box car which finally breaks the mold of the typical MTH and Lionel formula for the holiday. Thank heavens. ...
And both are priced at $81/each... which isn't too bad considering both cars have the perimeter LED lighting -- always an attractive eye-catcher with visitors.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Mar 26, 2024 1:12:07 GMT
… Additionally, Steve has a few custom-runs still to be delivered from 2022/2023. One of those is the green B&A Berk that was originally gonna be based on K-Line tooling. Then there was a rumor the tooling disappeared within the dark caverns of overseas factories -- keeping the project on-hold indefinitely. But the latest word is Lionel is going forward with those Berks using brand new tooling. Steve has a matching B&A caboose in his list of 2024 custom-runs, which I guess is a good sign the B&A Berk might arrive yet this year. So we shall see.
Reportedly, all but two are spoken for as pre-orders.
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Post by seayakbill on Mar 26, 2024 12:47:48 GMT
I was checking out the Train Loft website, they certainly are in the exclusive run business. A lot of interesting stuff in the pipeline. Bill www.youtube.com/user/seayakbill |
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Post by frankmulligan on Mar 26, 2024 16:41:04 GMT
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Post by frankmulligan on Mar 26, 2024 16:56:14 GMT
At this past Allentown ATMA show in February, METCA had a booth where they previewed production samples of the two Holiday season 6464 boxcars due later in 2024: the Christmas boxcar and the Halloween boxcar. The Christmas boxcar coordinates BEAUTIFULLY with the paint scheme on METCA's A-5 locomotive. So I was excited and all in... RIGHT UP UNTIL I SAW THE $100 PRICE TAG. For a 6464 boxcar no less. I would have bought 6 of them to make a nice unit train behind the A-5. But no way at $100/each. Maybe $40-$50/each. But $100? NFW. That's just not win/win in my book. So I'll move right along with Plan B, which will be to build a freight train with existing Christmas rolling stock already on my roster. Easy solution.
Sometimes I wonder if the dealers / clubs care that they're losing business to some of us "old-timers" because of this pricing. But I guess they feel there's 6 young enthusiasts who'll pay $100 each, which will replace my walking away from the sale completely, because I won't pay $600. And if that's the case, more power to them.
Look... I know many of these dealers and club coordinators personally, and I cordially talk to them multiple times each year at train shows or over the phone: Clyde at Stockyard Express, Steve at Mr. Muffin's Trains, Pat at Pat's Trains, Jeff at The Train Loft, Sal at LCCA, and Stu at METCA. They're all good guys... and I always wish them well. I still buy from them all... just a LOT LESS THAN I WOULD IF PRICES WERE REASONABLE.
There will be no change in these nosebleed prices, until all the guys who make up for the lost business from us old-timers also stop buying. And for now, that doesn't seem to be happening. So we are our own worst enemy in that regard.
I'm in a club and I was very surprised to see how little the club profited from custom runs. I'm talking a couple of bucks. I think a lot of the custom runs require only a production run of 25 units or so. If the dealer can secure 25 orders at the price they are asking, then it gets done. Unfortunately, if it's something that really tickles your fancy, or you've been waiting for someone to make for a while, then you have a hard choice to make.
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 26, 2024 17:45:10 GMT
I have a few costume runs. I’ll only order PRR boxcars or reefers if I like the graphics..
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Post by david1 on Mar 26, 2024 18:03:14 GMT
Nice videos Bill, very interesting.
Dave
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Post by Traindiesel! on Mar 27, 2024 6:18:00 GMT
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Post by Joe Saggese on Mar 27, 2024 10:50:48 GMT
Thank you 😊
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Post by dasboot on Apr 14, 2024 3:14:07 GMT
And the custom runs continue, how about a Lionel clear shell Santa Fe E6 AB set from the good folks at METCA, enjoy.   |
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Post by madockawando on Apr 14, 2024 9:45:43 GMT
And the custom runs continue, how about a Lionel clear shell Santa Fe E6 AB set from the good folks at METCA, enjoy. I wish the NETCA was adventurous as METCA . |
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