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Post by thebigcrabcake on Jul 21, 2024 15:30:54 GMT
I would like to see this railroad. Up and coming here in Michigan. I know they would sell a bunch: The 6301 looks SHARP!. I'd buy one.
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jul 21, 2024 15:46:31 GMT
Halloween GG-1 VL or MTH Premier A Halloween GG-1 would be cool in black and orange. Any dealers that would sponsor something like that? Predominately orange with black lettering/graphic decorations would really pop.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 23, 2024 23:41:59 GMT
Word on the street is Mr. Muffin’s Trains is targeting THIRTY-TWO custom runs coinciding with Lionel’s 2024 Vol 2 Catalog. Whoa!!! Nothing immediately jumped out at me. But his choice of 3 Vision GG-1’s -- including the colorful bicentennial version and two Pennsy single-stripe versions -- should be popular. This bicentennial model at $1,600 will cut the eBay shysters off right at the knees, since they're often trying to snag $3,500 for the 2016 version. I just LOVE when that happens.
BTW... I know a few other dealers are planning some custom-runs as well. So don’t spend all your money just yet. LOL!!!
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 24, 2024 0:18:14 GMT
... I know a few other dealers are planning some custom-runs as well. So don’t spend all your money just yet. LOL!!! Speaking of which, I see METCA has added a new handful of cool offerings as well... including another Vision GG-1 variation (very nice!), more SD70ACE's and a 6464 boxcar!!! And we haven't seen the end of custom-run mania yet!!! 
But come on, Stu... you've gotta work on the price of your 6464 boxcars. If Charles Ro can sell them for $50-$70, why should we spend (ahem... PREPAY) $100 with METCA? 
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Post by madockawando on Jul 24, 2024 20:50:52 GMT
Mr Muffins custom runs for this catalog. 32 in all, and this is just ONE dealer. I am sure other dealers have their runs as well
Here are our Proposed Custom Runs for the Lionel 2024V2 Catalog
- 32 Projects Total -
(Not all have been formally approved by Lionel - but we are trying)
Only your preorders can get these made
For pricing, follow the links - all are discounted at our discount for the cataloged versions
(Please don't pay for your preorder - check "preorder" at checkout)
Let's start with the VisionLine GG1's:
Lionel 25330CR - VisionLine GG1 Electric Engine "Conrail" #4800 - Bicentennial - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25330GY - VisionLine GG1 Electric Engine "Pennsylvania" #4800 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25330TY - VisionLine GG1 Electric Engine "Pennsylvania" #4916 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Legacy Mountains:
Lionel 25312BO - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Baltimore & Ohio" #5569 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25312CO - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Chesapeake & Ohio" #544 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25312IC - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Illinois Central" #2305 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25312LV - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Lehigh Valley" #5004 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25312RI - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Rock Island" #4029 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25312RUT - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Rutland" #90 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25312WAB - Legacy Mountain Steam Locomotive "Wabash" #2822 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Legacy Mikados:
Lionel 25310CNJ - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Central New Jersey" #865 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310NKP - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Nickel Plate Road" #624 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310PM - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Pere Marquette" #1016 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310SP - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Southern Pacific" #794 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310WP - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Western Pacific" #334 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Legacy Mikados:
Lionel 25310CNJ - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Central New Jersey" #865 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310NKP - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Nickel Plate Road" #624 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310PM - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Pere Marquette" #1016 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310SP - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Southern Pacific" #794 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25310WP - Legacy USRA Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive "Western Pacific" #334 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Legacy ALCo PA's:
Lionel 25332DH - Legacy PA AA Diesel Locomotive "Delaware & Hudson" #16/#17 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332PRR - Legacy PA AA Diesel Locomotive "Pennsylvania" #TBD - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332WAB - Legacy PA AA Diesel Locomotive "Wabash" #1050/1052 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Legacy C-Liners:
Lionel 25332MR1 - Legacy C Liner Diesel Locomotive "Milwaukee Road" #26A - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332MR2 - Legacy C Liner Diesel Locomotive "Milwaukee Road" #26C - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332MRB - Superbass C Liner Diesel Locomotive "Milwaukee Road" #26B - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332NYC1 - Legacy C Liner Diesel Locomotive "New York Central" #TBD - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332NYC2 - Legacy C Liner Diesel Locomotive "New York Central" #TBD - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332NYCB - Superbass C Liner Diesel Locomotive "New York Central" #TBD - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Legacy SD40-2's:
Lionel 25333SF1 - Legacy SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive "Santa Fe" #TBD #1 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25333SF2 - Legacy SD40-2 Diesel Locomotive "Santa Fe" #TBD #2 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains (Copy)
EMD SW1's:
Lionel 25333CE - Legacy SW1 Diesel Locomotive "Commonwealth Edison" #12 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25333CIL - Legacy SW1 Diesel Locomotive "Monon" #DS-50 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
SD70M's:
Lionel 25332CP - Legacy SD70M-2 Diesel Locomotive "Canadian Pacific" #7002 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Lionel 25332NS - Legacy SD70M-2 Diesel Locomotive "Norfolk Southern" #TBD - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
Union Pacific Power Car:
Lionel 25273UP - Visionline Power Passenger Car "Union Pacific" #206 - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains
B60b:
Lionel 25272PRR - B60 Baggage Car "Pennsylvania" (No road number) - Custom Run for MrMuffin'sTrains (based on the Penn Central car)
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jul 24, 2024 22:04:19 GMT
Mr. Muffin is not unlike the EveryReady Bunny! Unbelievable enthusiasm for the hobby which is terrific. Now if only he would do/offer a VL GG-1 Halloween scheme.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 25, 2024 1:45:55 GMT
… Now if only he would do/offer a VL GG-1 Halloween scheme.
Keep in mind the minimum commitment is 40 units. Mr. Muffins would have been a likely sponsor, but he’s already looking to produce 3. Perhaps you can get METCA, Brady, Pat’s Trains or Trainworld to think about it?
Also keep in mind not all custom-runs are announced NOW. If a dealer or club are confident (i.e., comfortable) with an idea, they might proceed on-spec now and make the formal announcement down the road. Gutsy move. But METCA has been known to do that, as they recently did with their clear-shell E6 offering.
BTW, yet another fantasy GG1 paint scheme that deserves consideration is a Christmas Sleighbell Limited model to head up last years premium passenger set. Now that would be tempting!!! Afterall, if Lionel can do a Polar Express Acela as part of its regular catalog, this era of custom-run-mania should be able to handle a Sleighbell Limited GG1!!!
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 29, 2024 19:51:48 GMT
Two more custom run steamers announced recently by Train Loft: an H7 in a “what-if“ D&RGW paint scheme in the spirit of last year’s custom run D&RGW Big Boy. Very detailed and the paint scheme is super-sharp on the H7!
Also…. a Train Loft custom-run N&W Y6b in a black and maroon fantasy paint scheme. The Y6b is a bit of sleeper in Lionel's latest catalog, since it's not Vision Line, per se. But the Y6b has always been a favorite, nicely detailed steam locomotive of mine.
Meanwhile, Mr. Muffin’s Trains has also added a custom-run U.S. Army olive green Y6b.
Where’s John Brady in all of this? Haven’t heard anything about new 2024 Vol2 custom-runs from Brady’s Train Outlet yet. He usually announces a handfull... although once in awhile he'll offer one or two "on spec", and those get announced AFTER Lionel's BTO pre-order deadline. So we shall see.
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Post by lionelllc on Jul 29, 2024 23:23:09 GMT
Two more custom run steamers announced recently by Train Loft: an H7 in a “what-if“ D&RGW paint scheme in the spirit of last year’s custom run D&RGW Big Boy. Very detailed and the paint scheme is super-sharp on the H7!
That will be a good looking model. Can't wait for them to put on their website where they have the C&O H7 already. Since the H7 was from Vol 1, not Vol 2, they must have ordered the D&RGW and not yet announced it until now? Stu
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Post by Shadow on Jul 30, 2024 1:30:50 GMT
I think I saw that Lionel was offering a "Slieghbell Limited" GG1, so keep some money set aside for that!!!!
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 30, 2024 2:04:34 GMT
I think I saw that Lionel was offering a "Slieghbell Limited" GG1, so keep some money set aside for that!!!! 
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Post by Traindiesel! on Jul 30, 2024 4:30:21 GMT
I think I saw that Lionel was offering a "Slieghbell Limited" GG1, so keep some money set aside for that!!!! Except that it might end up reading “Slay Bell” on the model!! |
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Post by runamuckchuck on Jul 30, 2024 15:40:48 GMT
I think I saw that Lionel was offering a "Slieghbell Limited" GG1, so keep some money set aside for that!!!! Well almost. The Lionel Store is doing a Polar Express GG-1 exclusive.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 30, 2024 16:13:21 GMT
I think I saw that Lionel was offering a "Slieghbell Limited" GG1, so keep some money set aside for that!!!! Well almost. The Lionel Store is doing a Polar Express GG-1 exclusive. Yes.... I just saw the email and was gonna mention that here. Seems each day or two, another custom-run shoe drops. It's tough to make ANY commitments with the dust refusing to settle. I would have preferred a Sleighbell Ltd GG1, but I can see where Lionel figures they can sell a bunch of P/E GG1's. Lionel catalog'd a Bipolar and Acela in P/E liveries in recent years. So I guess they have a pretty good handle on what sells.
Still no word from Brady's Train Outlet on 2024 Volume 2 custom-runs, so there's still hope. OTOH, I wonder how many of these big-ticket goodies the market can absorb. A dealer commitment of 40+ units of GG1's or H7's or Y6b's ain't chump change by any stretch of the imagination.
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Post by lionelllc on Jul 30, 2024 16:56:23 GMT
A dealer commitment of 40+ units of GG1's or H7's or Y6b's ain't chump change by any stretch of the imagination. No, it's not. BTW, H7's were Volume 1, not Volume 2. Stu
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