Lionel 2016: What are you getting?

Not a good catalog for a Southern fan.  However, I am eyeing the Freedom Train. 

I have to get the GS-4.  

FINALLY READING T-1's are coming back and better than ever. Decisions, decisions, decisions, which one. 

Best catalog line up I can recall. So many wants.

I gotta agree there, Bill.

Personally, I'll opt for the classic 2100 or the more famous 2102, but they're all awesome.

What a relief!!!  I'm safe from the big-ticket items this go-around... although I do hear a distant and faint voice calling "Go for a Daylight GS-4".    Will self-control win out?  Time will tell. 

One thing I will say though... you REALLY need to look through ALL the catalogs to get a full perspective of the breadth of Lionel's offerings.  The RTR catalog is PACKED with lots of little jewels that have typically been part of prior years' Signature and Holiday catalogs -- especially for folks looking at traditional rolling stock.  Lionel is clearly steering its 2016 Signature Catalog toward the scale market and to folks with very, very deep pockets.  No argument there.  But just when I thought Lionel had left the traditional O Gauge market in the dust, I got the RTR catalog working after a few rough starts with the spinning color-wheel of death on my Mac desktop.  Couldn't get past the early page-spreads for the first few attempts.  But once I finally did, it was WELL worth the trouble.

For folks who may have barely skimmed the RTR catalog in prior years -- or down right never even looked at it, DON'T pass it over this year!  Lots of cool stuff sprinkled throughout the RTR and Holiday Memories catalogs.  In fact, 2016 may likely be the year I have more fun "shopping" in these two catalogs, and simply ignore the Lionel sticker-shock from big-ticket items in the Signature Catalog.  May still spend a few bucks with several "smaller" purchases when all is said and done ... but the fun-factor will be quite high.  And that's all that counts. 

At least we'll feel like we're filling up the storage compartment of our SUVs, instead of spending $2K on something we can hold in one hand.    Of course, we'll still need to find SPACE for all these goodies once they make their way home with us.    That's always the never-ending challenge for everybody in this hobby... always has been... always will be. 

David

Wow! I can't read the fine print since I am viewing this cat on my smartphone but from what I can see the Broadway Ltd pax cars, the freedom train and the p.e. 4' conductor and the Lionel neon sign.

Can someone give me details on the figures listed in the signature catalog? ESP those workmen.

I can afford the following:

Lionchief + 0-4-0 B&O, Lionchief remote, and a Batman LC set

Will have to win the lottery or rob a bank for the B&O 0-8-0 and American Freedom Train set

enjoy your trains...

Rocky Mountaineer posted:

For folks who may have barely skimmed the RTR catalog in prior years -- or down right never even looked at it, DON'T pass it over this year!  Lots of cool stuff sprinkled throughout the RTR and Holiday Memories catalogs.  In fact, 2016 may likely be the year I have more fun "shopping" in these two catalogs, and simply ignore the Lionel sticker-shock from big-ticket items in the Signature Catalog.  May still spend a few bucks with several "smaller" purchases when all is said and done ... but the fun-factor will be quite high.  And that's all that counts. 

 

David

David

I couldn't agree more.  The RTR catalog is a big home run.  There is a lot of cool things in this catalog.  The Phantom in form of a Batman train.  So much in this.  And the Holiday catalog is quickly becoming my favorite.  Mike Reagan's finger prints are all over these catalogs.

Back to the original question.  I can see myself in for a GG1, PFE sound cars, a couple of  sensor cars scale and traditional, and maybe, big maybe the Pennsy passenger cars (broadway Limited).  If I get the PFE cars, I would most likely sell one of the duplicates I bought for the Big Boy.

Marty Fitzhenry posted:

I have to get the GS-4.  

It looks sharp .. No white wall tires like the gs2...

Don't know if I am just bleary eyed or just getting old....but am I the only one who is seeing the Signature catalog on Lionels website as very blurry?  The other catalogs come up crystal clear but for me the Signature catalog is impossible to read.

-Pete

Haven't scanned all catalogs but from what I've seen.....

I like the Air and Space boxcars but not the price. 

I really like the sound boxcars...I thought the sound from the Vision Reefers was the coolest thing and I'd like to have the sound boxcars. Maybe when they ship I'll see how much money I've got left....

Also really like the B&O LC+ 0-4-0 but seeing I've got 3 switchers, one of those being a B&O 0-6-0, I can pass. 

Since I was a little kid, I've always admired and loved the SP 4449 Daylight and have ALWAYS wanted a model. I want one but the Legacy option is a little out of my price range and operating range! (0-42 and 0-31 curves). Maybe one day....

Lots of cool stuff, lots. Lots out of my price range as well!!

Best part for me was the cover to the main catalog with the sparking GG1. Best catalog cover I've ever seen from any manufacturer. 

Yes, this catalog is one of the best yet that I've seen. It's gonna hurt... so good...

The new GG1 (I have none so this will be my first), the Allegheny (again a first for me), the 21' passenger cars for the GG1, the VL boxcar sets that I missed last year plus a new set, more 86' box cars (wish those had sound too), maybe a few more auto racks, and perhaps the LionMaster Class A to run on my inside 36" curves, and more and more. Good thing I don't have just a single road name... everything is so much colorful when mixed up!

Pete, I've had the slightly blurry problem too, but I click the page to "zoom in" and it gets much bigger/clearer. I have a fairly decent monitor, so perhaps it's just the catalog software that's running?

Now, the hardest part, choosing which OGR sponsor to pre-order from! I've used several so far, all have been good and even awesome. Maybe divide them up between several?

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I see they finally are making the Polar Express elves..........

I like the B&O CLASS A, to run on my 36 curves.

Thanks Phil, I was trying to look at it via my Ipad.....it does clear up a bit when I zoom in but the writing or description is still blurry while the other catalogs are fine... I will try the laptop later......but you are right so much to choose from.

I will be getting a GG1 for sure since I also donot have one....the SP looks great too but I have the Legacy one already......and just to get whistle smoke on the new one I cannot justify the expense.  Its like Christmas all over again thumbing through these catalogs.....Lionel did a great job!

-Pete

There is a voice in my head saying "Get the Chessie Steam Special!  You know you want it!".  But the price tag on the T1 means I'll probably go for a Lionmaster Class A (either the 1218 or the AT&SF).

1. Best catalog I have seen in a long time .. The allegheny 1601 is a must for me .. Anyone have release dates on this stuff .so Maybe I can plan on getting the gs4 too?

Nuthin. Good to see the LionMaster N&W A back, but I've already got one. The Lionel 1234 A is so good, it is the only non-scale command control steamer that I kept on the roster. It sounds and runs better than my scale 1218.

If there were a scale S1a, Z1b, N&W 2 Bay Hoppers, or N&W Caboose I'd be up for it. Looks like my 2016 $$$ will be headed into an 84 El Camino!

UP Excursion Train & more VL PFE Reefers

Well I was right about the American Freedom train and 4449 but way offon the prices. But I am not getting anything right now because I am quickly looking at it, as I got to go run trains today!

Have done a brief -- very brief -- look and it's obvious Lionel has hit a home run with the 2016 offerings.

For me, glad to see the new line-up in the popular and growing Lion Chief Plus category. The B&O switcher is calling my name and possibly one of the GP-38s, although none of the road names on those are appealing to me.  I already have a LC+ Pacific but the Western Maryland livery may end up in the "buy" column. I have the LC+ universal remote on pre-order from last year so that's coming, too.

I haven't even scratched the surface yet on the RTR catalog but based on comments above sounds like there's plenty to be happy about. 

Good job, Lionel. 

Marty Fitzhenry posted:

I have to get the GS-4.  

How can we get Lionel to use Hotwater for the crew talk?  Maybe then I'd buy one and see if he would autograph it

AFter a quick glance, so far on my list:

GG1

Batman Phantom Set

Smoke fluid loader

Lionchief Universal remote.

For me, this is one of the best Lionel Catalogs in a long time!

The Ready-To Run Catalog especially, with tons of really cool things for the operator.

Would like a Reading T1 but the price is to high.  Probably a sensor car or two?

Nothing for me this time around.

Nothing for me, the Milk cars were cataloged last year and already on order.  So I'm safe.

Looks like the sensor car the smoke fluid loader and maybe the american freedom train and cars

Wow, at least 15 assorted cabeese in it.    For now Just the long overdue Pere Marquette NE style caboose.   With so PM fans hungry for one , it should the best seller out of the bunch.

Joe

As of now, I'm going to be in for the G Gauge Disney Christmas set (I get as many Disney trains as I can, so that's a natural!), a couple of those beautiful T-Shirts and maybe the PRR diesel switcher Lionel Junction set (it looks like it would be a lot of fun to have for a quick runner here and there when I just want to have some fun with the trains).

I do love that B&O 0-4-0, as well...

Guess I'm missing something here....in what catalog is the Pere Marquette caboose?

Not sure.........I'm in the "I have too my stuff/need to enjoy what I have mode". Lots of neat stuff.......if I had O72, I would be tempted by the PennCentral passenger set.......I may get some Christmas stuff and I look forward to seeing what the LionChief New Haven FA looks like.

Peter

I'm gonna get two of the B&O PS-1 Sound cars. I love the sound cars, they add so much realism to the train. Can't wait!

Vison Line, Lionmaster(s), sound box cars, misc traditional rolling stock.......but no new Alaska again!  

I bought virtually nothing from the last catalog.  These ones are gonna hurt me! 

Since I don't have any SP if I go all in will be the entire set, engine and cars.

If not, I will add both sets of the VisionLine sound cars plus the one or two of the milk cars. 

The Allegheny is tempting but......cant get everything - though I would like too. 

These new catalogs are home runs, getting freedom train w T-1, slag cars, PRR Hoppers,  3 sound cars, sensor car, Santa Fe Vision Reefers, and merchandising items. Outstanding Mike and crew!!!!

Glad to see the Warren G. Harding presidential boxcar. Sure to be a hot item. Naturally that will be on my list.

It'll make people wonder.

 CP, NS, & Indiana SD90MACS

6 Sound boxcars

RickO posted:

Marty Fitzhenry posted:

I have to get the GS-4.  

How can we get Lionel to use Hotwater for the crew talk?  Maybe then I'd buy one and see if he would autograph it

I would TOTALLY buy some big steam that Hot Water is associated with....and uses his voice for the crew talk.