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Post by ptc on Jul 19, 2020 17:40:21 GMT
The 2020 Lionel Catalog, part 2 is offering the S1 after an absence of many years. They are not offering a Harry Hieke weathered version (not sure why not), but if they did, here is what it would look like.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2020 22:07:32 GMT
That's a nice job by Harry!! Not to heavy, not to light, just right! I may have to beg and plead with Mommy if want an S1 this year. Gary.  |
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Post by Charlie on Jul 19, 2020 23:25:38 GMT
Always liked the S1/T1 and Streamline K4. The styling in my eyes was just superb. I'd like to think that PRR kept this engine clean and shinny during her operating career. I won't be getting this engine, but for those that do, I hope it is everything you expect.
Charlie
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jul 20, 2020 15:37:32 GMT
The S1 isn't my cup of tea -- not many articulated steamers are these days. I've reached my limit. Passed on the S1 years ago, and it's not calling my name this time either. So the wallet is safe. 
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Post by harborbelt70 on Jul 20, 2020 16:04:32 GMT
I grant you the S-1 is a fine design exercise with some history to go with. However my personal preference is for the scale-sized T-1, which I don't think Lionel will ever make again in the aftermath of the MTH litigation? I'm sorry if I am muddling up two different locos - my PRR knowledge is limited.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2020 16:36:49 GMT
Every offering from Lionel should have the option of Harry weathering.
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jul 20, 2020 17:33:03 GMT
Its five year life in service hardly gave it time to get a weathered patina. 6100 is an enigma when one considers common PRR practice up until it's inception. Fortunately it inspired them to continue experiments into super power steam or we'd have been stuck with the same familiar lash ups for the next 20 years. How an engine that no turntable could handle got beyond the drawing board is a mystery but that is the fascinating aspect of uncharted territory in developement.
Mr. Lowey and company makes another bold statement in the S1 and Lionel does it justice by offering it in another stunning Lowey theme, the Tuscan FOM.
Bruce
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Post by ptc on Jul 20, 2020 17:43:03 GMT
Bruce, this engine was shown at the World's Fair. It was quite an accomplishment to get it to the NYC area. I like it and also like the Tuscan red version.  |
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Post by JDaddy on Jul 20, 2020 17:53:03 GMT
Actually, I am surprised the Lionel did not offer a version after when it was in service … with some of its cladding removed.
Here is a photo when it was being built:
cannot believe the amount of money they put into this locomotive.
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Post by trainsintheattic on Jul 20, 2020 20:38:53 GMT
Maybe I could get the jump on Lionel and make me my own version. A fridge water filter, a pair of 6 wheel tender trucks and 2 scout motors. Just watch'er go boys! 
Bruce
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