LCCA TEXAS TOMMY SWITCHER SET W/FREE BONUS

Will it have TMCC & RS5.0, Lou?

Lou, my envelope is stamped and ready for the application, space is saved on my display wall, the photo of the Texas Special switcher pair in the last magazine is completely ruined from drooling over it.........what more can I say. 

TEX

Steve

hi Mark, There are many reasons why we can't provive items with and without. it is much more complicated than you think. first, in order to do this the required order to do both with and without would be a minimum of 1500 pc's. 750 of each version. we have close to 8000 members but we don't receive the orders you might think we get. Also, Lionel has the final say. i'm sorry. there will be no tmcc but this loco will have new updated railsounds, new flywheel drive motor, twin smoke units,bells,horns, die cast metal frame and exceptional detailing normally only seen on brass models. An all new tooled calf never made before. OH the club owns the frame tool so no other clubs can produce these loco's unless they can afford to purchase their own new tooling. we are also giving you a free mint car!

if all this doesn't matter and TMCC is more imporant i'm afraid I can't help

best wishes

louie

Hey Lou, I got the pen and check now where's my Lione Roars?

Guess the folks who would want just the mint car are out of luck.

In the TM Book: Lionel a Collectors Guide and History Vol IV 1970-1980 they coined the phrase basic "Basic Collector Milking" to describe Lionel's policy of often including a particular series of car in a set or other expensive item, to pretty much force the collector into spending alot of money just to get the one desireable item.  Seems like the LCCA must have found out about this clever marketing tactic.

Ed, most likely the car will show up either on the bay or in the LCCA advertisment booklet.  I got my Alamo bullion car this way.

TEX

Steve

Now youand I both know somebody will sell that mint car broken up from the locomotives. i had that car thrown in there as an added bonus. when we originaly displayed the locomotive pair there was no mint car. there is also a three car set coming out in addition to the mint. so if you have last years convention car, the mint car and the 3 additional cars that are going to be released you certainly have a great looking set. Are you a member of the LCCA ed H?

THANKS

LOUIE

Will you be able to place an order on the LCCA web site, or is it going to be strictly by mail?

yes you will be able to pre order on the web-site. it will be posted in about a week or so.

i hope to get some photo's posted too!

Lou, if this has Railsounds, do you know if someone were to add TMCC  like an Electric RR Cruise Commander, would the Railsounds board(s) respond to TMCC commands?

Pete

I DONT KNOW. I WOULD CALL MIKE REAGAN IN LIONEL SERVICE TO BE CERTAIN

THANKS

LOUIE

Rather than calling Lionel, I'd try calling ERR first. If anyone would know, they would, I'd think. I've called them before about ERR operational matters.

The reason I asked is because Lou says this engine will have "new updated Railsounds"

This could mean the new ERR Railsounds Commander or it could be a new Railsounds designed specifically for Conventional engines. I am guessing the former but was hoping I could find out for sure before ordering this set. Maybe Jon Z could help out?

Pete

It will be very interesting to see what you find out.  As is often the case in matters like this, half the battle will be finding the "right person" who can give you THE 100% DEFINITIVE ANSWER.

Sounds like you have some good starting points with folks named in the thread thus far.  Keep at it... and let us know what you find.  Personally speaking, if it's not at least upgradable to TMCC in some way, shape or form, than it's a deal-breaker for me.  I understand that not every offering can be everything to everyone; but to offer something with such fabulous details and then leave out either Legacy or TMCC electronics -- or at least a well-defined path to get there -- means part of your potential market may think twice before grabbing what otherwise looks to be a very fine offering.

Just my 2 cents...

David

dave, i'm sorry if this doesn't have what you want. Lionel is becoming more and mor particular when it comes to electronics theat are not directly offered by them in their catalogs.

next, how many engines now have obsolete circuit boards you can no longer order.if more members would participate in making these purchases i could be 2 versions if LIONEL would allow us. we have 8 thousand menbers and if we can get a few more to buy our products making two versions would not be out of the question.

thanks

louie

Lou, not to divert your thread too far off track but adding TMCC is not a problem with any engine with DC can motors, nor is aftermarket Railsounds. I suspect the Railsounds in this engine board could be connected to the TMCC boards so they respond to Command Control as well as DC transformer offsets in conventional. If this is true it would save having to buy another Railsounds board. I am all for having options. Keep up the good work.

Pete

pictures of all the TEXAS special items will be appearing shortly!

Hi Lou,

Any update on when the pictures and order form will be available on the LCCA website?

Thanks,

David

ok guys order the texas specials now. they are for sale on line at the lcca web store. the lion roars will also hit any day with the order forms! we have already taken a pile of orders in the first 24 hours.

thanks everyone

louie

My order is in!!

Another wonderful product from the LCCA.

Thanks Louie!!

YOU CAN NOW ORDER IT ON LINE. IN THE LAST 48 HOURS WE ARE SHOCKED BY WHAT HAS COME IN. THESE WILL BE THE NICEST TEXAS SPECIALS AND CARS ON THE MARKET TODAY. I JUST FISHED SAMPLES OF THE DIAMOND LOAD FOR THE LIGHTED MINT CAR.

DONT DELAY ORDER TODAY! ALL THE CLUB WANTS IS A DEPOSIT AND NOT PAYMENT IN FULL

MANY THANKS

LOUIE

I received the Lion Roars today, the pictures of the entire set looks great. Guess I will have to bite the bullet and place an order.

Just ordered mine.  Thanks Lou for everything you do for the LCCA to make it the best!

Neal Jeter

I placed my order on Wednesday.

Thanks Lou!

please don'y guess! go out and buy the best!!!  right

thanks

louie

thank you RICH

I could not resist.

I found the LCCA Milk Car so I had to order the set.

Thanks, Lou

thanks for ordering! guess what the TEXAS TOMMY orders are coming faster than the 208 santa fe's did. those folks who want them please hurry before you miss out. all we need is a deposit and not a payment in full.

louie