Tim, very poor manners on your part not to observe the "convention" that it is for Mark the Menard's Train Guy to announce new products.
What you did was akin to someone other than Scott starting the "weekend photo" thread; and, there are other similar "convention" threads, e.g., Eddie G's "countdown to York."
I'm sure Mark would not criticize you for doing so; I'll chalk this transgression up as useful enthusiasm run amok.
Your active participation is always welcome on OGR, but exercise some discretion young man.