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Post by rockymountaineer on Feb 1, 2021 21:48:04 GMT
So today I received an email from Lionel promoting this new offering. Wasn't sure if it was for real, until I verified that TrainWorld has the SKU and pricing on its website already.
Now Joe isn't even settled into the White House two full weeks yet, and Lionel announced this offering. So they must be leaning LEFT, since President Trump was well into his 4th year before Lionel delivered a Donald Trump commemorative offering (which I added to my roster along with MTH's Premier Trump offering too).
In any event, I'll pass on this locomotive for many reasons... not the least of which is the $600 MSRP, which TrainWorld is advertising with the usual 10% MAP discount at $540.
Pricing aside though.... if I were Lionel, I'd certainly have fun with the CrewTalk/TowerCom dialogs on this jewel. I mean seriously... the possibilities will be endlessly entertaining. Off the top of my head, the first CrewTalk dialog that comes to mind is:
"C'mon, man.... let's get this train moving. I have 40+ executive orders to sign, before Kamala takes the engineer's seat."
I'm sorry. I couldn't resist.
Now truth be told, if Lionel really wanted to make a statement piece, they should have offered a special-edition Joe Biden Acela -- especially since they're already offering so many Acela sets in the new 2021 catalog. One more couldn't hurt, and it would be much more appropriate, since Biden rode the Metroliner and Acela trains between Washington, DC and Wilmington, DE on a weekly basis years/decades ago.
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Post by stoshu on Feb 1, 2021 21:50:26 GMT
Now they need a Bernie Sanders caboose. One with Bernie and his mittens....
the caboose would sell better...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2021 21:51:59 GMT
Maybe it is TrainWorld that commissioned this? Is it available from anyone else? Maybe it's TrainWorld that is leaning left, like most of Brooklyn  . |
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Post by rockymountaineer on Feb 1, 2021 21:55:00 GMT
Now they need a Bernie Sanders caboose. One with Bernie and his mittens....
the caboose would sell better... Oh I can just see an entire train of cars named after some famous -- or perhaps I should say infamous -- Washington, DC personalities. 
All built to order, of course!!! 
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Post by rockymountaineer on Feb 1, 2021 21:59:43 GMT
Maybe it is TrainWorld that commissioned this? Is it available from anyone else? Maybe it's TrainWorld that is leaning left, like most of Brooklyn .
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Post by josef on Feb 1, 2021 22:00:38 GMT
Now Joe isn't even settled into the White House two full weeks yet, and Lionel announced this offering. So they must be leaning LEFT.
Think they maybe Dummy engines??
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Post by trainsintheattic on Feb 1, 2021 22:01:59 GMT
A diesel with a Joe's name on it? I hear 11,000 unemployed people laughing now!
Bruce
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Post by trainsintheattic on Feb 1, 2021 22:32:07 GMT
In any event, I'll pass on this locomotive for many reasons... not the least of which is the $600 MSRP, which TrainWorld is advertising with the usual 10% MAP discount at $540.
Hard to show it off when half the country thinks you stole it. đ
Bruce
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Post by Wilson T on Feb 1, 2021 22:32:17 GMT
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Post by rtraincollector on Feb 1, 2021 22:41:19 GMT
Beginning announcement
ALL a, what ever it is
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Post by ptc on Feb 1, 2021 22:46:32 GMT
I will keep this as non-political as possible as we do our best not to step on each others toes, not matter what side of the aisle you may sit. What I find extremely humorous is the extent of the graphics that Lionel is using with this offering. TrainWorld is discounting it to $ 540.00 and I bet other dealers will sell it at a whole lot less. But good ole Lionel tried to stick us with a very heavy cost and with transportation, it was close to full retail. In any event, I guess their graphics folks saw us as a difficult challenge and by so doing, they saved our members a whole lot of money. So folks, do yourself a favor, buy our OGF engine and let Lionel eat this one. I VOTE for the OGF MTH Engine. This one is a winner.
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Post by Adam on Feb 1, 2021 22:51:59 GMT
I will keep this as non-political as possible as we do our best not to step on each others toes, not matter what side of the aisle you may sit. What I find extremely humorous is the extent of the graphics that Lionel is using with this offering. TrainWorld is discounting it to $ 540.00 and I bet other dealers will sell it at a whole lot less. But good ole Lionel tried to stick us with a very heavy cost and with transportation, it was close to full retail. In any event, I guess their graphics folks saw us as a difficult challenge and by so doing, they saved our members a whole lot of money. So folks, do yourself a favor, buy our OGF engine and let Lionel eat this one. I VOTE for the OGF MTH Engine. This one is a winner.
Very good point. I didnât think this at first but sure makes you wonder. |
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Post by Craignor on Feb 1, 2021 22:58:37 GMT
I will keep this as non-political as possible as we do our best not to step on each others toes, not matter what side of the aisle you may sit. What I find extremely humorous is the extent of the graphics that Lionel is using with this offering. TrainWorld is discounting it to $ 540.00 and I bet other dealers will sell it at a whole lot less. But good ole Lionel tried to stick us with a very heavy cost and with transportation, it was close to full retail. In any event, I guess their graphics folks saw us as a difficult challenge and by so doing, they saved our members a whole lot of money. So folks, do yourself a favor, buy our OGF engine and let Lionel eat this one. I VOTE for the OGF MTH Engine. This one is a winner.
Brian, When I saw the busy Biden loco, I immediately thought of the extra money for our graphics. What a load! âBuild Back Busyâ 
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Post by rockymountaineer on Feb 1, 2021 23:18:27 GMT
I will keep this as non-political as possible as we do our best not to step on each others toes, not matter what side of the aisle you may sit. What I find extremely humorous is the extent of the graphics that Lionel is using with this offering. TrainWorld is discounting it to $ 540.00 and I bet other dealers will sell it at a whole lot less. But good ole Lionel tried to stick us with a very heavy cost and with transportation, it was close to full retail. In any event, I guess their graphics folks saw us as a difficult challenge and by so doing, they saved our members a whole lot of money. So folks, do yourself a favor, buy our OGF engine and let Lionel eat this one. I VOTE for the OGF MTH Engine. This one is a winner.
Brian, when I saw the graphics on this Biden locomotive, I thought they were significant, and it got me thinking about the $575 quote Lionel gave the OGF for the locomotive graphics you and the team designed. For Trainworld (and other dealers) to be selling this loco for $540 or less, that means their cost has gotta be significantly lower. Bottom line... Iâm glad you mentioned this. People can draw their own conclusions. |
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Post by thebigcrabcake on Feb 1, 2021 23:25:59 GMT
I like to avoid politics in my hobbies but on the other hand your JB boxcar is really funny! JBboxcar
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