I think I know what's in the 2017 Lionel catalog

That would be an outstanding catalog!

SuperO would be welcomed on my layout.

Thanks,

Phil 

 

No magnatraction and AC motors...all can motors with traction tires. All sets with sound.
O27 sets have LionChief or LionChief Plus.
SuperO is re-introduced with wider curve radii and switches.
The O gauge and SuperO sets all have Legacy.
All accessories and operating care are command controlled.

Now that would be a show-stopper!

 

Agreed!  

Super O track would replace my fastrack on the layout as soon as available!

dandeo50 posted:

Super O track would replace my fastrack on the layout as soon as available!

DANDEO50:

That's quite a telling comment and I'm sure there are many who share your outlook.  I'm not a Super O guy but for your sake -- and for Lionel's sake -- I hope Lionel is listening.

Any time a manufacturer can sell something that's so good it induces hobbyists to replace what they already have, everyone wins:

• The purchaser, because he's a happy guy
  
  
• Lionel, because they get to sell the same thing twice
  
  
• Budget-minded hobbyists because they get a fresh supply of good used items
  
  

My fingers are crossed for you.

Steven J. Serenska

That is great news. Thanks for the possible insight.  Get your knee rehab to. Nick

What no BTO?

Wishing you the best with the rehab Peter.

We can dream. And Lionel would get more money from me than they have in years! 

Good luck with the rehab.

I think the leaked cover page might be a Legacy Sp AC-9

Reheated leftovers. 

Pete

PS - Three weeks after his knee replacement surgery my RC flyin' buddy climbed a tree to fetch my airplane which I parked there by mistake.  Begged him not to but he was none the worse for the wear, however I can't recommend this rehab method.  Good luck!

FINALLY, SuperO i dont have to build custom radii anymore!  I will buy the new track by the 1:1 scale truckload.

I need more for my new supero layout...

I see F3s or F7s in GN, MP, T&P, SF, UP...

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

Ok, yea SP AC9...  but also PRR K4s in smooth postwar pilot, new steam engine that is too small for my taste... wish it was a PRR Q1 or Q2.  

More SD40s, UP, SF, Rio grande

Lets see i will add to the fantasy...  U boats in WP green with the B trucks...

Hopefully U boats in Chessie System...

 Finally a C&O greenbreier...

I see a 2 8 8 4 yellowstone too...

Lets see...  while im dreaming...  alco PA in nyc, and tuscan PRR...

Knees should never prevent RC flying...

What a thrill that would be!  Thank you for thinking that one up, Peter.

1957 + 60!

Lou N

dandeo50 posted:

Super O track would replace my fastrack on the layout as soon as available!

Super O in multiple radii please....including switches.

Bob,

quit dreaming I went broke on the first two lines

I see F3s or F7s in GN, MP, T&P, SF, UP...

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

NYC Fan posted:

dandeo50 posted:

Super O track would replace my fastrack on the layout as soon as available!

Super O in multiple radii please....including switches.

Skip....you're a 1957 PostWar kid.....your Berk set...."First to make the run on SuperO track, the mighty Berkshire"

Peter

I would like to see ACL Purple/Silver scale F7s or possibly in Southern green.

Texas Pete posted:

Reheated leftovers. 

Pete

Yes, I am expecting the 2016 catalog will be in the 2017 catalog. 

That is more typical...

Got it / Game over.............

Gary

trainroomgary posted:

Got it / Game over.............

Gary

no that can't be the 2017 catalog

it looks just like the 2012 ready to run

part hopes for a tier 4 or an mk5000c or an alco c630 but there's a part of me that i see one of those in the catalog i'm going to have a stomach ache - because i don't have 650 for an engine and i can't preorder

Take a second look...................  Maybe........

Gary

trainroomgary posted:

Take a second look...................  Maybe........

Gary

Gary, you are trolling us. I just went one the site; no such catalog. Very funny ...

 

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

Curious why no one mentions the, yet to be produced in the Legacy scale version, MILW  black & orange Geep?

Dave

Blue Streak posted:

Bob,

quit dreaming I went broke on the first two lines

I see F3s or F7s in GN, MP, T&P, SF, UP...

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

You have good taste...

"Thundering out of the West on Super O track...  the Rio Grande..."

Or something like that... 1957 catalog...

Super O #5 and #7 switches 

Super O Bob posted:

Blue Streak posted:

Bob,

quit dreaming I went broke on the first two lines

I see F3s or F7s in GN, MP, T&P, SF, UP...

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

You have good taste...

 

"Thundering out of the West on Super O track...  the Rio Grande..."

 

Or something like that... 1957 catalog...

Super O Bob do you have a new layout of super O yet?

Peter,

Your ideas all sound good to me, especially the command control operating cars and accessories! 

Watch your phone, Lionel may be calling to offer you employment in the way of a top management position in charge of what to put in all future catalogs. 

Maybe there will be a TRUMP train.

Higher prices.

I'm starting my new layout in about ten days ... using the extensive ATLAS O track that I own and "commandeered" from the previous layout.

I'm ready, though, to sell all the Atlas O and hold off construction on the new layout in favor of waiting for Lionel Super O.

I wish.  If only.  

Lionel's FB page has started a countdown. I guess we'll know in 5 days?

https://www.facebook.com/LionelModelTrains/

Someone said that picture in the #5 countdown is a Northern Pacific 4-6-6-4 Z-8 challenger.

This is the teaser from their Facebook page.  Not enough to get excited about but enough to drive one crazy.

Dtrainmaster posted:

 

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

Curious why no one mentions the, yet to be produced in the Legacy scale version, MILW  black & orange Geep?

Dave

Dave, i would love a milw rd gp7 or 9 too!

Seacoast posted:

Super O Bob posted:

Blue Streak posted:

Bob,

quit dreaming I went broke on the first two lines

I see F3s or F7s in GN, MP, T&P, SF, UP...

Gp7/9 Geeps in M&Stl, T&P, CB&Q, Rio Grande yellow stripe, and SP black widow.

You have good taste...

 

"Thundering out of the West on Super O track...  the Rio Grande..."

 

Or something like that... 1957 catalog...

Super O Bob do you have a new layout of super O yet?

Yes, im building a new layout...  not too exciting yet, two loops on the first phase of construction...

Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Someone said that picture in the #5 countdown is a Northern Pacific 4-6-6-4 Z-8 challenger.

That pic cut into a 5  looks like the SP AC9 to me... wonder what pick will be in shape of a 4 today at noon?

I dont really do facebook, but i did pick up on that 5 they posted appeared at about noon friday.  So im gonna check noon today for a 4.  That would mean catalog wait ends this wed at noon..??..

Sorry guys, no super O

Traction tires are a disaster.    they always work loose and foul the rods on steamers and derail both them and diesels.   It takes a lot of work to replace them on steamers, the rods have to come off.    

Magne traction was a good design/idea.    It does require steel track which rusts, but on permanent layouts, where the track is not stored in damp places that should not be a problem.    The Detroit Model RR club has been around for over 50 years in at least 2 locations and their standard has always been steel rail.    The current layout is at least 40 years old and has rail that was laid when they started it.    It might have come from a previous layout.