I have Lionel BTO Mikado boxes blocking the fridge! Help!

Steve, I know it's a long shot. Any chance of the Pilot version in stock ?

Thanks

Alex

I sure hope that there isn't a Pilot available; I haven't even paid for my L&N, yet.

And there's a NYC? Oh, no.  

Steve - a note as a friend: Don't drink diet cokes as the chemical sweet substituts are far worse for you/her than sugar... 

No, I hear from the distributors that it was the under ordered surprise - all gone....

I don't know why I didn't think of that.....

Thanks Sam for caring.....

Thats a great price! I've posted it before but maybe these photos will help folks who are 'on the fence.

It will also run o-48 without issue.

I did want one when they were cataloged, and I have the money, but I don't want to spend it. Good luck to you, though.

I know it's not listed, but do you have a NKP version?

So, RickO, despite the "Pennsy-sounding" whistle...you have found the whistle ok? I think I remember you posting it's able to be tolerated although this whistle sound is very similar to previous K4 and Turbine releases.

i apologize if I'm making you reiterate your observation, but would you mind posting your opinion again here?

I just have One Question? Was this Your Pre-Order Price? Thank You.

Yes, I would have preferred a more unique whistle, it is the same whistle as the K4 but a noticeably higher pitch. I do feel the K4 whistle is one of Lionels best efforts as far as a realistic quilling tone(s) goes.

Another member mentioned that the NYC heavy Mikes were P&LE locos so they "may" have had Pennsy sounding whistles, no one really knows.

Having said that, the overall sound package is great, good sounding chuff( which sounds similar to the "NKP 765 in the Valley" video) and the "fidelity" of the sound seems better than other locos I have. "Crisp" is the only way I can describe it.

I think the loco looks great as well with a "fair" amount of detail and smooth/slow speed operation is outstanding. The overall fit and finish seems better, reminds me of my korean built stuff. Maybe its just me.

Its just a really "nice" small/ medium sized loco.

Yes, I wasn't totally sold by the video, but after seeing and running it in person its one of my favorites, uncertain whistle tone accuracy aside.

Pilot Mikes all gone...whew! I could have been in big trouble.

Still wanting that Lionel PRR S-1 6-4-4-6 in a Pilot version.

No, Doug - those are in the next batch.....

Two have gone - thanks guys!

You know Larry - I don't recall.....

Thanks!  I have time.

Thanks for the reply Mr. Muffins, and it has been a long while since the Pre-Order was issued. However, I sent you a customer on the L&N Heavy Mikado, so Your space should be improving.  Thanks for Posting and Happy Railroading. (You sold them)

LOL! I can only image what your kitchen looks like! 

 Looks like you will have to eat out? 

It also sounds very similar to the whistles on the light mikados Lionel put out a few years ago. When I didn't preorder the heavy mikado, I bought a light one from my LHS. They have slightly different pitches.

Yes we did. Thanks.