TM Terry posted:Is the same car with "MONON" unaltered available too?
2018 catalogue
Brendan
Received my MORON boxcar. Very nice.
In later years, the railroads hired Purdue students for menial weekend jobs including grade crossing guards where gates were lowered by hand. Lanterns hung beneath the gates when closed.
Boiler Up! Hammer Down!
Big Jim posted:tom21pa posted:...he's got mth making same car
Copy-catting has been prevalent through the years. It's sad but not surprising.
Yeah. I guess it's called "competition" - and it's sometimes unseemly in such a limited market as toy trains.
That's one reason why I don't buy one manufacturer's products any longer. 
Just M.O.
cabinet Bob posted:Just asking, there are two little screws on the bottom, are these the only ones you need to remove to get the body off? My weights are loose inside as well. You would think Lionel would know how to install these weights by now...
Here's how I did it (take that for what's it worth)...
Removed the two screws. Opened the doors so I could stick my fingers inside the car. GENTLY pry one side out so that the floor will pop out on one side. Reach way in to one end to pry the side so that one corner will pop free. Be VERY careful about the ladders on the ends - I worked on one of the corners without ladders.
Once the floor is removed, the location of the weights will be apparent. When reassembling, the end-to-end fit is very tight - I used a tongue depressor between the end of the car and the floor to gently push the floor towards the other end, then popped it into place. Pick the screws up off the floor and reinsert them.
Good luck!
I vote for letting Derek and pat work out whatever needs to be worked out. With all respect to our forum members, pat is an ethical business owner. We respect both of these folks. It is possible both have explored this independently.
Notch 6 posted:Hey all,
Those do appear to be car weights that may have gotten knocked loose during shipping. Obviously that is not what we want to see, but it is an easy fix. These were glued by the factory to the floor of the car inside. Please let me know if it creates an issue for the car.
Thanks,
Derek
Derek,
Just in case you're keeping track, the weights were not affixed in my car, either. Otherwise, looks sharp...
Thanks to everyone who is letting me know about the weight issue. We're aware and Lionel is aware. We'll take any steps we need to get issues corrected.
Great to see photos of the car arriving. I'm very proud of this project and how fun it is. The cars look better in person than the concept art. Still have a hand full of cars left, but the pile is getting smaller every morning. If you'd like to get yours now please head on over to the website.
PS. Would love to see some photos of this car in front of any other buildings, etc. that have jokes or puns on your layout. That's half the fun!
Derek,
You should be proud! I love this car and the story behind it. Completely unique and hilarious too!
I look forward to more issues in this series!
THANK YOU!
I received my MORON Boxcar and was surprised to see that the coupler tabs are NOT Thumb Tacks, but rather nice hidden coupler trip plates. Sincerely, John Rowlen
I received my car today and it was my first LionScale piece. The car is really unique and fun! While others had their weights ajar my came perfectly intact. The decoration is just really cool and it came with a letter of authenticity. The car made its way to the carpet central and somehow got mixed in with a Union Pacific freight train! I was pretty happy to support Derek on this first "XP" adventure and hope there are more to come!
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Happy the car made it safely Marty! Thanks for the great photos and videos!
So a quick update. We have 11 cars left in stock this morning before we are sold out. This is my remaining stock on this car and I feel comfortable releasing the remaining cars now that we've had a few months to take care of any issues that have cropped up. Ironically these cars are doing very well on Ebay and two have already sold for $139. We're still selling them for $79.95. You do the math.
Let's get my stock cleaned out so I can start working on the next project!
Thanks,
Derek
Notch 6 posted:So a quick update. We have 11 cars left in stock this morning before we are sold out. This is my remaining stock on this car and I feel comfortable releasing the remaining cars now that we've had a few months to take care of any issues that have cropped up. Ironically these cars are doing very well on Ebay and two have already sold for $139. We're still selling them for $79.95. You do the math.
Let's get my stock cleaned out so I can start working on the next project!
Thanks,
Derek
What is the next project that you have in mind?
Mallard4468 posted:cabinet Bob posted:Just asking, there are two little screws on the bottom, are these the only ones you need to remove to get the body off? My weights are loose inside as well. You would think Lionel would know how to install these weights by now...
Here's how I did it (take that for what's it worth)...
Removed the two screws. Opened the doors so I could stick my fingers inside the car. GENTLY pry one side out so that the floor will pop out on one side. Reach way in to one end to pry the side so that one corner will pop free. Be VERY careful about the ladders on the ends - I worked on one of the corners without ladders.
Once the floor is removed, the location of the weights will be apparent. When reassembling, the end-to-end fit is very tight - I used a tongue depressor between the end of the car and the floor to gently push the floor towards the other end, then popped it into place. Pick the screws up off the floor and reinsert them.
Good luck!
For something as simple as a boxcar, it shouldn't have to be that much work.
This Lionscale box car has a very smooth finish in the above photos.
Andrew
John Rowlen posted:I received my MORON Boxcar and was surprised to see that the coupler tabs are NOT Thumb Tacks, but rather nice hidden coupler trip plates. Sincerely, John Rowlen
John:
Awesome. I didn't realize that the thumb tack couplers were disappearing on the LionScale line. Good to know.
Pat
Four boxcars left and then we are sold out. Thanks OGR!
Two cars....
I feel like a conductor calling out the car count over the radio. 
Notch 6 posted:Two cars....
I feel like a conductor calling out the car count over the radio.
Just ordered a Moron boxcar...
Down to only one car conductor, you will soon be asking the engineer for three step protection. I am looking forward to your next project (how about a Lionel Ale inspired boxcar).
One car
Three step! We are sold out. Thanks again for another very successful project to all our customers here on the OGR forum. We’ll be back in hopefully 2020 with a new project chances are this one will move under its own power.
