Are the new Lionel catalogs out yet?

Paul Kallus posted:

At the two train shops I regularly patronize neither had the hard copy catalogs yet, has anyone gotten their hands on one, this despite the fact that they've been on-line for several weeks at least.

My local hobby (Berwyn, Illinois) had the latest Lionel catalogs on the shelf last Saturday (9-16-2017). 

Yes. 

Imperial Trains got theirs. 

I saw a Facebook post recently from Hennings Trains that mentioned they got their Lionel 2017 Vol2 catalogs in.

I saw the online version and, frankly, it was very disappointing. No big steam with big features.  No Vision products.  The only item of any interest to me at all, and not enough to want to buy it because of the type and road, is the steamer with the steam chest (was it?) feature.  Overall, Meh.  Rather save a tree than have a copy of this one.    

I picked up a copy of the latest Lionel catalog last week from Fred at Fred's Train shop in KC.

There are many options in the catalog for people spanning all points in their model railroad journey. 

I received an early copy to study while I re-architect his web site behind the scenes.

Call Fred and see if he has one available for you. Let him know Chris referred you and you will have his undivided attention.

913-383-3500

Fredstrainshop.com

KC's largest model train store carrying ALL scales encompassing 5,300 sq ft retail storefront.

The train shop I service for in Boyertown, PA got their customer copies in earlier in the week.

I have the 2017 Vol #2 laying here, picked it up at Henning's Trains, so they're certainly out.

Yes, and I hear that BTO's must be in before October 1...??? So, we must get with the program....Enjoy looking through this wonderful new brochure/catalog....It has some really nice engines to choose from. WOW.....

I have had them for a week.  Charlie Ro also has them available.

I was just at Nicholas Smith Trains today and saw they had the current Lionel Catalogs in stock. Being that I am a member of the LCCA club Of America I like everyone else should be getting the current catalog at anytime soon.

I was at Engine House Hobbies last week, specifically to put in my order, and Ken, the owner, said he hadn't gotten them yet but supposedly they would come in this week. 

We just pulled up the catalog online at the store, scrolled through to get the items I want, and Ken put in the order. 

Well, although the online catalog is nice, there is nothing like the hard copy version, a nice lounge chair, Lazy Boy Recliner, no one around, a good cold glass of Coca Cola, and good lighting. Then one can turn page by page and see how the new trains of today are so really nice with all of the new electronics. Blue tooth and I-Pad technology, even for Old Folks, can be fun and challenging. I plan on a Fun Saturday night...Thank You Lionel. I have the new catalog. 

Hey, Guys

Patrick's Trains has them. Please feel free to stop in and I will be glad to give you a copy.

Best Regards

Pat

Patrick's Trains

142 29th Street

Wheeling WV 26003

WWW.Patstrains.com

Patstrains@aol.com

304-232-0714

CH posted:

 

A Steampunk catalogue?

mine arrived in the mail on Friday from my friends at Eastside Trains near Seattle.  The orders are due by October 7.  I also enjoy reading the hard copy. I hope this is the last time they use the dark background, I think the grey background makes the engines and cars pop out better in the hard copy. Its especially odd looking for the miniature pictures for the engines that are show below the big image, for example the Great Northern E6 on page 17, which is outlined in white.    

Did you notice the special coating on the outside of the catalog cover? It feels like a rubber grip and makes the heavy paper cover seem like it's plastic. That must have cost Lionel quite a bit more. I thought it was a nice touch, particularly if the intent was to make the cover more durable.

leapinlarry posted:

Well, although the online catalog is nice, there is nothing like the hard copy version, a nice lounge chair, Lazy Boy Recliner, no one around, a good cold glass of Coca Cola, and good lighting. Then one can turn page by page and see how the new trains of today are so really nice with all of the new electronics. Blue tooth and I-Pad technology, even for Old Folks, can be fun and challenging. I plan on a Fun Saturday night...Thank You Lionel. I have the new catalog. 

Why not light up a cigarette while sipping that Coca Cola?

What, me worry?

Yes, complete with new higher prices! 

I picked up mine yesterday at the Train & Christmas shoppe...much better in print than on-line...the scale PE items are exciting, as is the Hiawatha S-3.

Got mine from my LHS Saturday.  When is the drop date for ordering?  I need to know when I need to make my mind up by.

We looked at the prices and decided to not hock the diamond bracelet to afford a new item.  Now we're glad we bought all those locomotives and cars a decade ago.  Most all have command control which works fine on our "software release frozen" layout.  For a few new structures and freight cars, Menard's fills the bill just fine at reasonable prices.

I got my LCCA copy today in the mail.

Howard

Just got mine yesterday, Tuesday............Paul

sinclair posted:

...  When is the drop date for ordering?  I need to know when I need to make my mind up by.

I've heard dates like Oct 4-8 tossed around.  But in reality, larger dealers will order plenty of extra's anyway.  So there's absolutely no need to rush into anything at the moment.  I haven't even thought about pre-ordering anything since looking at the catalog when it first came out a few weeks ago.