LCCA Goliath and the 2013 LTI catalog

I absolutely agree about the Goliath. I wish I had the room to run it; if I did I'd order one. I don't understand why LCT doesn't do a 381E or Super 381 in black, maybe with the red trim stripe like the Goliath. I'm in the process of repainting an old Williams repro 381E black. It would also look good in a metallic dark gray/black like BMW Anthracite. Sort of like Dark Gunmetal, but darker. 

LCCA had the Goliath on display. Nice, but too big for me. Now I know why several people here mentioned that handling the Brute is a 2 person job!

"Now I know why several people here mentioned that handling the Brute is a 2 person job!"

 

It is pretty heavy, and awkward to handle, but it is worth it.

 

I keep mine in a 500 sized R/C helicopter case (with wheels on one end).  I can hold it by the handle and roll it into a train meet.

 

I don't have room to run it here-it gets run once a year at Cal Steward.

 

The Goliath has to be beautiful.

 

DEFINITELY takes two persons of average build and strength to SAFELY move this heavy, "wiggle-worm" of an articulated brute!  

 

My wife has helped me on more than one occasion with this monster.

The LCCA also had on display one car from the matching 3-car set of Showroom passenger cars being built to go with the Goliath.  Like the Goliath production of these passenger cars is limited to only 50 sets so order your set now!   They are being painted in the same beautiful Cadillac black paint scheme as the Goliath and each Showroom car has a different brass name plate, which are WARRIOR,  SLINGSHOT, and DAVID. 

 

Lou Caponi, who was manning the LCCA's booth in the Orange hall, told me that they received the Showroom car prototype just the day before York opened so it's not surprizing that you won't find the sets offered for sale yet on LCCA's website.  I ordered my set from the LCCA (Lou) while at York.  Order yours ASAP!  You will not be dissappointed.  They are stunning! 

 

Bob

 

Bob -

 

Did you happen to take any photos of the display car at York?  I was just curious to see it.  Also, did Lou say anything about having the fourth add on car for the set?  Thanks

You will not be disappointed.  They are stunning! 

 

Bob

 

 

As Bob has mentioned the Goliath and its matching showroom cars are stunning, I went and looked at them several times while at York and they are magnificent, absolutely drop dead gorgeous. If you are on the fence on ordering this set and can comfortably handle the over 3K price for the whole set order them, believe me you will not be disappointed. As much as I like State Brown ( offered in the latest catalog ) The black is head and shoulders above it. I have the original State Green Brute and the cars and that is enough for me. I just wanted to post another positive vote on the beautiful set.

             

Enjoy

 

Frank

Adding a car is nothing more than a name plate. Just think up a good name for the car like Valley of Elah.

Jim,

 

I am hoping that the LCCA and MTH will be a little more innovative than offering for sale just a different name plate on a coach car.  I would love to see them build a matching Goliath combine/club, baggage, or ideally an operating RPO car with a trackside mailbag hanger accessory included similar to the American Flyer trackside mailbag hanger accessory kit. 

 

Bob 

Wher Can You Order The Cars ? I See TheGoliath Ordering Info But Not The Cars.  (Stupid Phone IsCapitalizing EVerything Uggg)

1930harley, 

 

I am sure that the LCCA will have them up for sale via their online store in a few days but if you can't wait for that, contact the LCCA via Lou Caponi.

 

Bob

picture is being shot now. order form will be in the next lion roars. wait until you see the cars!

I saw Goliath at York and it is awesome! Too big for me but a very nice looking piece.

That's great news louie

 

indydanny