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Post by Country Joe on Nov 22, 2019 15:46:25 GMT
Congratulations on the new Hudson, David. It's a beautiful locomotive and a great addition to your roster.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Nov 22, 2019 19:18:57 GMT
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. This locomotive will definitely be featured in a video I'm planning for this Winter to showcase the entire layout after a scenic revision is completed.
BTW, I should note that the product box did NOT contain a dummy coupler for those planning to double-head this steamer. It does appear to contain a rear scale coupler mounting box for the tender, if you're into the 3RS movement. But the dummy coupler was nowhere to be found, and it was always a standard offering on Lionel's high-end steam locomotives in years past.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 19:37:22 GMT
Thanks for the kind words, everyone. This locomotive will definitely be featured in a video I'm planning for this Winter to showcase the entire layout after a scenic revision is completed. BTW, I should note that the product box did NOT contain a dummy coupler for those planning to double-head this steamer. It does appear to contain a rear scale coupler mounting box for the tender, if you're into the 3RS movement. But the dummy coupler was nowhere to be found, and it was always a standard offering on Lionel's high-end steam locomotives in years past. I'll ask Dave Olson about this. I was planning on double heading. If the coupler is missing, I'll just use my other Hudson for the rear.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Nov 22, 2019 21:11:31 GMT
Of course, if this Hudson takes a standard dummy front coupler for double-heading, then I think I have a few from other Lionel steamers that shipped with them a few years ago. Let us know what Dave Olson has to say. Thx!!!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 22, 2019 21:50:34 GMT
Dave says hr thinks the factory forgot them. Call Lionel if you need one. I won’t as I have so many from other engines.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2019 0:12:02 GMT
David, glad to hear about the video, I look forward to that. I also look forward to seeing your layout. I don't ever recall seeing it before.
Andy
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Post by JDaddy on Nov 26, 2019 0:23:28 GMT
I here our Hudson's are in this Wednesday … I will probably be see half of the Detroit 3 railers at Great Lakes Hobby there.
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Post by bfi66 on Nov 27, 2019 18:20:01 GMT
I see they are now sold out! I guess you snooze, you lose!
-Pete
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Post by 4dogsinjersey on Nov 27, 2019 21:28:07 GMT
DAVID here are pics of my numbers.
David’s engine is an older version of the J, so it has the Roman style lettering. Your engine, with the PT tender, is a later version using the “Grand Central” font. Both are correct for NYC steam engines. They just reflect the period of time for which the engine is modeled in.... Tom
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Post by josef on Nov 27, 2019 23:44:23 GMT
That is one awesome engine. I like the look of the closer coupling, but do wish Lionel and others would offer the floor plate between engine and tender also. I like this look on my Weavers.
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Post by rockymountaineer on Nov 28, 2019 6:59:32 GMT
I see they are now sold out! I guess you snooze, you lose! -Pete Not at all surprised to see Pat's special-run of 25 units sell-out. I recall Pat just sending out an email saying there was only 1 more remaining, so it was just a matter of time.
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Post by bfi66 on Nov 28, 2019 7:13:37 GMT
I guess this was one time a BTO preorder would have been a wise decision instead of a wait and look.
-Pete
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Post by rockymountaineer on Nov 28, 2019 7:21:24 GMT
I guess this was one time a BTO preorder would have been a wise decision instead of a wait and look. -Pete Pete, yes.... these "truly" limited production runs are still gonna keep the BTO concept alive and well. 25 units isn't a lot to go around when we think about it. The other time BTO makes sense is when catalog'd items are made in several small, not-too-well-known roadnames. Other than these cases, I've actually enjoyed shopping for goodies AFTER they're delivered. But you do need to move quickly on some items... like MTH's recent Amtrak loco done in the plated finish. I don't expect that offering is gonna collect any dust on dealer shelves.
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