GM Train of Tomorrow-Shipping from Sunset Models 12-23-14

GM Train of Tomorrow arrived TODAY:

 

The UPS driver knew I was waiting for these boxes and swung by early out of sequence.  So here's the self-indulgent unboxing and a few grab shots.  The weather outside is frightful, so a video is not imminent.

 

 

Captions disappeared when posting and the last three pictures got repeated.  The photo is from Old Army Pass in the CA Sierra Nevada.

Bill, 

 

Thanks for sharing your pictures with us. 

 

The set looks fantastic, can't wait to get my set.

 

Jim

Bill,  thanks for the photos.  I could almost smell that new locomotive and cars.  Enjoy!

Thanks for the tease, Bill. Very exciting, can't wait for mine to arrive.

Splendid job on a wonderful train!  Thanks for sharing... and enjoy!!!

 

David

Thanks.  My UPS truck stopped yesterday but it was just something I had ordered from M. B. Klein.  I'm hoping mine arrives today.  Have no way of knowing when - or even if - the UPS # still reports the label has been made but nothing else.  Hopefully today.

as of of 6:35 this morning my UPS label has not been updated.  I called UPS and my packages as of yet have not been picked up;  others have already received their shipments and my order was paid for weeks ago.

 

What's going on????  Think Sunset only answers the phone on Mon, Wen and Friday.

 

 

80% of the GM Train of Tomorrows for Domestic Delivery have Shipped as of Yesterday. The Remaining will ship today, Tuesday December 30th.

 

Thanks for your Patience guys. I hope UPS is kind to these.

 

Scott Mann

Scott, thank you for the update; you're up kind of early.

I was fooled by the original tracking number until I remembered that there are two packages in this delivery and if you go to the tab near the bottom of the UPS notice sent out with that number which says "packages in this shipment" you'll find amother tracking number which appears to be the one issued on pickup. It relates to both packages and mine shows they were shipped yesterday with an ETA of Monday next week.

Thanks, I did that.  Apparently mine hasn't been shipped yet.  

Just as we knew, this is an absolutely beautiful train. 

 

Though I didn't buy this one due to other committments, I want to thank 3rd Rail for delivering this to our hobby.  It is bar none the best example of their committment to quality products.

 

Did anyone buy the yellow UP set?  Would like to see it if they did...

Well, it sure looks like it's worth the wait. Among other things, in the photos posted above the paint finish is almost as glossy as the old color photos of the T of T show. If I knew what it was safe to polish this model with I would probably do so obsessively!

It looks good.  My credit card was charged on the 10th of December, so I am sure they will send it and it will get here eventually.

 

Train of Tomorrow - aptly named.

I can't look any longer, the temptation to pull the trigger is too great. I don't foresee ever having enough space to really enjoy these in operation as they should be. And if I were ever to enter into the diesel market the TOT from Sunset models would definitely be my first acquisition.

I'm with you, the more I look at this the more I like it.  I'm just glad I haven't saw the UP Yellow one. 

It's an incredible train!  I love everything about it.

Well....I am now going to the Sunset site as I can't hold off any longer either.....this is too nice!  Now I just need a loan from a few of you guys...

 

Alan

Wow! What a beautiful train. I am also so tempted but unfortunately its not in my budget.  I know I will regret this later.

Bill:

 

Thanks so much for your outstanding photos. It gives everyone who ordered this splendid set something to really look forward to (including me).

 

I checked my UPS Tracking Information this morning and mine has made it all of the way across the country and arrived in Massachusetts yesterday afternoon. Should not be too long before it makes it's way here.

Did anyone Order and receive the City Of Seattle?  Pics please!!!! My label for tracking printed yesterday. Cant wait to see!!!!!  Thanks Scott!!!  Now prototypical North Coast Limited,, PLEASE!!!!!! That way I can be both broke and Happy.. 

Stunning!

Fantastic!

X 2 !!!!

X 3 !!!!

This looks like THE TRAIN of the year.  I love the Lionel Big Boy, but from the pictures this will be the train that everyone will remember.  Great job on this Scott.

 

Art

NICE!

Looking forward to my delivery!

Did the UP's City of Seattle (sold out) ship? Or just the blue GM train?  Did Northern Pacific have one of these ToT's too?

David

There was only one Train of Tomorrow.

 

It may have toured on the NP before the UP bought it.

 

Rusty

"This looks like THE TRAIN of the year.  I love the Lionel Big Boy, but from the pictures this will be the train that everyone will remember.  Great job on this Scott."

 

Art, I think you have this correct. At the very least, it is the Passenger Train of the Year.

Thanks for the info Rusty!

Look at the gleaming "nose" of that E7; why, it's shinier than your favorite dog's nose. Could this model be the new "man's best friend"?

According to TOT book and UP historical data after TOT toured the US UP bought it and placed it into pool service on the City Of Seattle. Now if you can find a consist list for the City Of Seattle,  PLEASE post it or link. I'm talking City Of Seattle Not City Of Portland, consist lists abound for Portland but not so much for Seattle. Also years56 thru 63 when the cars were all whitelined. Any info would be appreciated. Mine should ship from sunset today. Interested to find out just how many 2rail sets were produced. My daughter really likes this train so mine will probably never see the secondary market. It will get run here in the backyard and basement and eventually wind up on a shelf in her house unless she marries a train guy. Down the road  a piece

Great thread...I hope we see one running on someone's layout soon!

 

Alan

 

 

I hope to see a Daylight version of the TOT.  Maybe Brian or Hancock52 will deliver.  

Please post pictures when you get it.

 

 

John...even though I know you are kidding, a daylight version would be attractive....right??

 

Alan

 

 

I'm kidding?    Nope, serious as a heart attack! 

 

Attractive?  As long as if in real life the SP had purchased the TOT from EMD and repainted it in Daylight colors, then yep! 

Did a very quick and dirty google search and found a little information and, better still, color photos of T of T cars in UP livery in this link:

 

http://coastdaylight.com/uptt.html

 

This is one of the pictures from the link:

 

 

Strange to see the original T of T in UP yellow.

 

Some interesting information on UP use of the T of T cars, and better photos also in the link.  Probably not what aterry was looking for, but some interesting information nonetheless.

I'll see what I can do in Photoshop . . .