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Post by madockawando on Jan 27, 2023 18:22:26 GMT
Given how successful Lionel has been with their latest runs of Big Boys and N&W Class As, it looks like the upper end of the toy train market is going strong. For me,, I am, with great anticipation, waiting for my Custom MTH Premier Central Maine & Quebec AC-4400 Cab # 1002 and an MTH DULUTH WINNIPEG & PACIFIC RS-11. Both of which should be here in 2023.
From Lionel I ordered a custom run Legacy 2-8-0 that will be lettered as a Housatonic Railroad locomotive. All three should arrive on my door step in 2023! Plus I also have assorted rolling stock on order from Atlas, MTH and Lionel that should arrive this year as well. It looks like 2023 is shaping up to be a great year!
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Post by david1 on Jan 27, 2023 19:11:18 GMT
Nothing for me this year but I look forward to seeing the items the members of the OGF may receive. New or trains from the secondary market. All trains are good.
Dave
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Post by rockymountaineer on Jan 27, 2023 22:08:59 GMT
Nothing for me this year but I look forward to seeing the items the members of the OGF may receive. ....
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Post by rtraincollector on Jan 27, 2023 22:44:50 GMT
Don't hold your breath on me buying a big ticket item. Not going to happen.
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Post by madockawando on Jan 27, 2023 22:54:03 GMT
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Post by atsda on Jan 28, 2023 3:19:49 GMT
Madockawando, Enjoy all those goodies; let us know when they arrive and how you run them. Nothing big in 2023 for me. I will live vicariously by hearing about other members purchases and runs. (After the last trip to the repair guy, when I also bought a barrel loader accessory, my wife reminded me that I should now run the trains.) Alfred
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Post by rtraincollector on Jan 28, 2023 3:29:09 GMT
Nice but the price is to big for me.
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Post by david1 on Jan 28, 2023 3:43:36 GMT
Nothing for me this year but I look forward to seeing the items the members of the OGF may receive. .... HI Dave, Yes I saw that from TW $750 is hefty for a ES44, but they are doing a RK scale switcher in 2 army schemes for $369 they do look nice. Dave F
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Post by pjackson on Jan 28, 2023 13:48:48 GMT
Hi all
This year will be the year of the Big Boy for me. I’ve been looking for one for the last 2-3 years without success. The special run for Mr Muffins has grabbed my attention. It will require some layout re-engineering for me but I’m looking forward to it. Isn’t that what the hobby is about? Don’t really have room for it but at it’s worse it would look great in a display case. I know I’ve put the bulls eye on my back, but I’m looking forward to its arrival. Such an awesome engineering machine.
PJ
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Post by harborbelt70 on Jan 28, 2023 14:18:36 GMT
Short answer from me is NO. There's nothing new on offer from Lionel or anybody else that interests me - particularly Lionel with their ongoing QC issues. I have repair/maintenance projects backed up already.
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Post by Charlie on Jan 29, 2023 1:22:56 GMT
"Big Ticket" is pretty broad and nondescript, but I did have my eye on the Golden Gate Depot 1938 Santa Fe Super Chief Passenger set, but that is just a bit too out of my comfort zone. I do have the Dreyfus Set (Engine and cars) on my "almost pretty sure l will buy list", just have not ordered it yet.
To address the question, I have not really done much purchasing over the last 5 or 6 years since I just did not find anything interesting or in my specific area of interest. but the Dreyfus has always been on my list since the Lionel Dreyfus from 2002 or so.
Charlie
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Post by ptc on Jan 29, 2023 2:22:17 GMT
Not for engines, but with the expansion in our home of a new layout, accumulate the new buildings and they can add up quickly (9).
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Post by atsda on Jan 29, 2023 2:29:38 GMT
Charlie, sounds good. Alfred
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Post by Country Joe on Jan 31, 2023 5:10:40 GMT
No big ticket items for me this year or any year. I don't think toy trains are worth the current prices however I will enjoy seeing videos and pictures of the big ticket items youz guys buy.
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Post by jdekan on Jan 31, 2023 6:46:12 GMT
I ordered the new Big Boy. I couldn't resist, the Big Boy is always one I wanted to have. It will be my first brand new and biggest engine. Now for the wait.
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