Anyone heard if the Berks will be in for Christmas? They were advertised to ship in December - I don't know if that's to the customer/shops or from China.
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Are there new S Berkshires in the pipeline? Recent interviews indicated the old S scale Berkshires were merely placed in the new catalogs to help dealers clear out old on-hand inventory (which I don't believe supported the bluetooth technology). I think L is expecting new O Gauge LC+ Berkshires soon, but this is the first I've heard of a new run of S Gauge ones.
Bill in FtL
Bill Nielsen posted:Are there new S Berkshires in the pipeline? Recent interviews indicated the old S scale Berkshires were merely placed in the new catalogs to help dealers clear out old on-hand inventory (which I don't believe supported the bluetooth technology). I think L is expecting new O Gauge LC+ Berkshires soon, but this is the first I've heard of a new run of S Gauge ones.
Bill in FtL
They're in the Volume 2 2017 O gauge catalog, way in the back.
Lionel sold out of the original run of FlyerChief Berks. (Ask the folks that pre-ordered but didn't get theirs...)
The new run has the bluetooth incorporated, plus 2 road numbers for the Nickle Plate and Pere Marquette Berks.
Rusty
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The Flyer Berks were air-shipped yesterday. Should be here sometime next week and then they'll start being sent out. Should be in time for Christmas! 
The Polar set version won't ship for a couple more weeks, but hopefully will arrive in time.
I’m excited for the improved pickup and BT polar set!
I really wish that BT would have made it into the most current run of PAs being delivered.
Ben
Thanks Dave! I did preorder this summer, along with a Reading GP 7, 2 Reading Boxcars and a Reading Caboose. My wallet isn't happy!
Dave,
What happened to the Berks? Were they skyjacked?
Francine posted:Dave,
What happened to the Berks? Were they skyjacked?
Ha, no. They were in our warehouse last week. They should be shipping to dealers now if they're not already there.
Thanks Dave, my Christmas present to me!
Charlie Nassau has them shipping next week. Last 2 in the list.
Just noticed Charles Ro hit my credit card for my Berk today. No notice of shipment yet.
banjoflyer posted:billy jack posted:I just called Charles ro and was informed that the Berk's were not due until january 12. Sooooo looks like no Berkmiss for me.
Billyjack
Check again...Ro has them in stock now... 12/22/17.
Looks like berkmiss might be saved by having a berkinstock?
I was lied to!!!!! But to late for delivery to me .......Berkanewyear maybe.
Merry Christmas everyone!
regards
Jackie
Just checked Charles ro web site.......Where are the C&O Berks????????
only southern and NP berks are in.........
I found all under "Diesels".
UPDATE: I see what you mean now.
My Nickel Plate 759 arrived from RO this morning.
Thanks Craig, then there is slight hope I may have my C & O before New Year!
I hear others are getting the Southerns and Nickel plates - no word on the C & Os.
Just got a notice on my e-mail 7pound box from charles ro to be delivered Sat........Yea! C&O must be in......
