LCT Armored Motor Car pictures

Thanks for posting these, Phil.  I’ve been looking forward to seeing this set, especially after all the yak here for the last several months. I did not preorder this one but wanted to wait and see what the final product looked like.  The other thing is I really like (and prefer) the olive green color that is, apparently, going to be used on the “2nd version” of the Armored Set to be released later. I may get that one.

THANKS for the photos!   My dealer expects my order any day now!

Looks pretty close to the "battleship grey" original.

Apparently, the olive green originals are quite rare. Even the Lionel "museum" at the

old NYC showroom had the grey one on display.

I forgot one detail.  There are NO lettering or markings on any of the units, even though the catalog and web site shows lettering.

I guess I didn't realize it did not have a reversing unit, but since I have one ordered I guess it'll have to do.  Personally, I would have preferred that it have some lettering, but you know what they say about catalog descriptions being "subject to change."   One of the main reasons for waiting until the actual product is released.

Likely, it was the Rich-Art model (with the lettering) that posed for the catalog photo. 

Great news all the way around. No lettering, no traction tires, no reverse unit and no "Made in China" on the pickup plate just like the originals (even though we all know that it was made in China).

Big mistake, It should have said "Lionel Manufacturing Company".

I've seen examples that say Lionel Corporation (which was founded in 1918)

If it said anything other than Manufacturing Co. it's not authentic.

It's not supposed to be, Eddie.  It's a repro, and likely not made of the same metals; not made with the same tooling; not painted with the same type of paint; and not powered by a motor made with the same make of components used in the original (armatures, brushes, etc.).  That being the case, "authentic" kind of loses its meaning.  It's just a neat little toy train for those who can't afford (or don't care to) an original in pristine condition, assuming one could even locate the item in such condition.

Allan, i am talking about the original one. If it say's anything but MANUFACTURING it's not original.

Oh...okay.

Eddie,

Better check out your sources for that statement.

Legitimate 203's, have been found and documented, with either a "Lionel Manufacturing Co." or a "Lionel Corporation" plate attached to the pickup insulating board. This is noted in McEntarfer's book on Lionel's Prewar Sets and Greenberg's Vol. II: 0 and 00 Gauges.

Ron M

I picked up my Armored set today from Trains N' Things in Vineland, New Jersey.  I am very pleased with it.  It looks good and runs very smooth.  I really like the Battleship grey finish and I love the rotating gun turret.  It looks very cool  when you turn the turret off center when it goes into turns because it looks like a Battleship on rails.  Personally, I really am not too much bothered about how the pickup plate is stamped.  

Glad to hear you have one in hand.  After staring at catalog pictures for so long, it’s always a little amazing when these trains finally appear in the flesh (er, tin).

Pictures, please, when you get a chance! 

The Battleship Grey is pretty good.

I think the model is good. Leaving aside the plates...

Just two cars? You think a motor that big can haul more.

I'm sure MTH/Lionel Corporation will cash in on add on cars.  If they don't I will be very disappointed.

I ordered this add on car which is also showing up at the LHS now.

http://www.mthtrains.com/content/11-70061

I just noticed it said these cars come with automatic latch couplers

Steve

WW I American infantrymen and Armored train on the attack.

Great pictures, but this is driving me crazy!  The LHS that I ordered my set from says they don't know anything about the release of the Armored Train, and as far as they know it won't come out until July!  What should I do, buy from the available supply or wait and risk being shut out?  At any rate, keep the pic coming!

Your LHS should contact his distributor and see what's going on.  Those sets have shipped (obviously).  If he can't or won't help you out, go to the MTH dealer locator and order from someone else.  At least four dealers are currently listed there as having the item in stock.

However, I still haven't heard that mine has arrived. so anything is possible.

The other thing regarding delivery schedules and what LHS’s are saying is I wonder if there’s some confusion because of the now planned second release of the Armored Train, i.e., the olive green version.  MTH locator shows June for that one (11-6029).

They are even on the Bay now!!  NOOOOOOoooooooooo!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/LIONEL-O-GAUGE-TINPLATE-214-ARMORED-SUPPLY-TRAIN-TANK-ENGINE-CARS-MIB-11-6025-0-/310401461216?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item48455e6be0

Interesting. That's Perry's Toy Exchange in Wheaton, MD. About 30 minutes from me. I didn't even realize they carried toy trains.

I got my set today and two of the add-on #900 ammunition cars.  The engine pulls all four cars with ease and looks great doing it.  Now to wait on the green version...

Allan,

Yours just came in this evening!

Dave

Not your mistake , I do believe the catalog ad mentioned it came with mechanical e unit

I don't recall it being mentioned one way or another.  I supposed it's a matter of just assuming, and you know how dangerous that can be!

Anyhow, I'll head over to Dave's place at some point in the near future to retrieve the set I ordered.  Have a number of other "things" to deal with locally this weekend, so it might have to wait until sometime next week.

For the record, neither catalog (2011 and 2012) in which the Armored Train Set has appeared mentioned anything about an E-unit. In fact, the catalog descriptions of this item contain very brief information on specs. 

EDIT:  However, the description on the MTH Online Product Locator (for 11-6029) DOES indicate Mechanical E-Unit.  Go figure. 

Could be that those of us who purchased the "earlier" 6025 set got short-changed.  If that's the case, it's kind of sad.  I looked at both catalog pictures again today, and one would be hard-pressed to distinguish a color difference in the advertised product (let along the presence of an E-unit or lack thereof).  If I had a choice--and I don't at this point--I would have gone for the green set with an E-unit (assuming it is so equipped).

Agreed. There seems to be quite a bit of confusion with this 2nd olive green version (11-6029) that suddenly showed up.  I didn't preorder either one, but will have to decide soon. Most of the dealers have a 5/25 cutoff to take advantage of early buy pricing on new LCT items.

My experience has been just because something is listed in the catalog (and/or on-line) doesn't mean it's correct. 

When I purchased the first LMS passenger car set, it was advertised at 96" inches long for the 4 car set.  Since I knew the cars would only be 16-17" if prototypically correct, I sent MTH an e-mail asking for the actual car size.  I went back and forth with three seperate e-mails and MTH's only reply was that the catalog listed them at 96" long.  Turns out the cars were 66" for the 4 car set.

My guess is that the only way to know it the armour set will have an e-unit is to see what is actually delivered.

Jim

I don't believe that the olive green set will have either a mechanical e-unit or latch couplers as advertised. Almost certainly will be exactly the same as the gray set with a different color paint.

Probably just a copy and paste error.

I posted an inquiry on the MTH Facebook page.  Sometimes one can glean new or more accurate information that way.  Remember that I said "sometimes." 

I asked if there were ANY differences, cosmetic or mechanical (E-unit, couplers, etc.), between the 11-6025-0 set and the 11-6029-0 set.

The answer I received--very quickly I might add--was "I believe it's just the color, Mr. Miller."

The lack of a e-unit is acceptable. My Armies do not retreat

Steve

I posted an inquiry on the MTH Facebook page.  Sometimes one can glean new or more accurate information that way.  Remember that I said "sometimes." 

 

I asked if there were ANY differences, cosmetic or mechanical (E-unit, couplers, etc.), between the 11-6025-0 set and the 11-6029-0 set.

 

The answer I received--very quickly I might add--was "I believe it's just the color, Mr. Miller."

Interesting. Thanks for the update.

The crew at Magner Steel Works just finished up a secret weapon for Allan Miller Enterprizes.