@RadioRon posted:Gee. Why do posts like this always seem to crop up about a month after the prior catalog hit the streets? Was that one not good enough?
Because Lionel has said that the 2020, part 2 catalog will be released on July 15.
@Sunrise Special posted:How about a new Conventional Classics Set?
Sunrise
I'd consider it. Just hope it wouldn't cost an arm and a leg.
@laz1957 posted:Better QC!!!!!!
Hope might not be enough. Maybe praying would work.
Deliver product as advertised. As they say on shark tank "For those reasons I'm out".
Do we know when exactly the catalog is going to be released? I know its typically mid-to-late July but can't remember if Lionel has given a specific date for this years yet.
The Vision Line version of the Hudson. It wouldn't actually be Vision now, and shouldn't be priced as such, since those features have filtered down into other engines.
And with some variety, other than NYC. No centipede PT, or Vanderbilt tenders. A lot of other Hudsons have been made with those, including the J3a's with all the squabbling about the lights. Lets see some other road names, prototypical or not.
Personally, I would like to see one as the Santa Fe warhorse Hudson, disc wheels, standard 6-wheel tender, maybe the polar express type. Not the NYC type with the long coal load. The weathering could be optional.
It's been 10 years for the VL style Hudson, it's due.
Dave
I never can tell if these are lists of guesses that we think Lionel might make, or wish lists of what we could hope for. If it is the second option, I would like something like this.
It is a little late to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the 1939-40 World's Fair, but I would like something like this.
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By the same token of what many have been saying, its time for the F40 to come back. It would be great to see new paint schemes like VIA, MTA, and Grand Canyon. Maybe even new cabbage schemes? In 2017 I asked lionel on a facebook live if they had any plans to do a New Jersey Transit one, and it was hinted that the tooling was available but the licencing was still needed.... Also, that Amtrak cab controlled amfleet car that hasn't seen the face of a catalog since 2010 would be a great seller if it had the functionality of a cabbage. If the niche is there, I'd also say Legacy HHP-8s. As for a new tooling, something like the Legacy H10; variety of features, no 072 min curve requirement, but also doesn't break the bank.
Legacy Hiawatha w/Whistle Steam.
Jim
I might be in for a Grand Canyon F40 set. Their Budd coach rolling and station sounds full length dome car could be used.
Hoping for more MTH Engines, Cars and DCS.
@rdj92807 posted:Hoping for more MTH Engines, Cars and DCS.
You'll be waiting a loooong time for those.
I would like to see more Postwar style trains and train sets like the 120th anniversary Sante Fe train set. They don't have to be exact duplicates of postwar trains but I like the feel and look of Postwar trains.
How about a set of the original Metroliners in PRR,Penn Central and Amtrak?
E3b
Mike promised to make it, 
Vision line Thomas the tank engine!!!!
@Dj'sOgaugetrains posted:Vision line Thomas the tank engine!!!!
Heck why not? In fact, I would like to see some of these scale locomotives in Lionel Lines!☺
Top load grain box cars.
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traditional game sized Providence and Worcester GP locomotive
@Dj'sOgaugetrains posted:Vision line Thomas the tank engine!!!!
I’m fully on board with this. I’d love a legacy Thomas.
Amtrak Siemens Charger any version, S2 PRR Turbine
- Scale waffle-side boxcars
- Scale Trinity 39'-10.5" boxcar
- Scale transfer caboose
I feel as it's been a while since we've seen a N&W Y6 or Class A.
@Madockawando posted:Heck why not? In fact, I would like to see some of these scale locomotives in Lionel Lines!☺
I’m not hoping for anything, but if a scale Legacy Lionel Lines Hudson should happen to be included in this upcoming catalog, it would certainly get my attention. Heck, a Lionel Lines Lionmaster LC+ 2.0 version, using the Lionmaster NYC Hudson tooling (if that is possible) would be okay too.
@GregM posted:I’m not hoping for anything, but if a scale Legacy Lionel Lines Hudson should happen to be included in this upcoming catalog, it would certainly get my attention. Heck, a Lionel Lines Lionmaster LC+ 2.0 version, using the Lionmaster NYC Hudson tooling (if that is possible) would be okay too.
I like your thinking. I would love to see a detailed yet affordable Lionel Lines Lionmaster Locomotives. Two things I like about "Lionel Lines" locomotives:
- Its traditional
- Because it is in a sense "generic" you can pull any railroads rolling stock behind it.
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@Madockawando posted:I like your thinking. I would love to see a detailed yet affordable Lionel Lines Lionmaster Locomotives. Two things I like about "Lionel Lines" locomotives:
- Its traditional
- Because it is in a sense "generic" you can pull any railroads rolling stock behind it.
I think the Lionmaster Hudson is the best looking traditional-sized steam engine built in the modern era. Seems like a no-brainer for the new LC+2.0. If not that model, how about the K-line semi-scale Hudson. That's a close 2nd to the Lionmaster for us semi-scalers.
There were some neat Weaver MR boxcars, including spent grain boxcars, a few years ago - perhaps Lionel could re-issue as part of their LionScale line?
David
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I wish they would stop making their products in kit form.
Dave
Bring back the 18" aluminum passenger cars. Not everybody likes the scale 21" plastic cars. I have a large layout where the 21" cars run fine but I prefer the slightly shorten cars.
Also, please make an engine, any engine that does not need to get returned or replaced immediately for quality control problems or bad electronics.
Thanks.
Donald
@Madockawando posted:Heck why not? In fact, I would like to see some of these scale locomotives in Lionel Lines!☺
About scale locomotives in Lionel Lines.
The last issue (2014) of the scale S2 Turbine had a Lionel Lines version.
When the Lionelville & Western RR debuted I thought it was to be the scale version of Lionel Lines. Not much has been made though. A Northeastern caboose and an 0-8-0 was made in 2012.
Dave
@Bob Dixey posted:How about a set of the original Metroliners in PRR,Penn Central and Amtrak?
Using the 18" Amfleet cab car tooling would be a great start; the only (probably) new tooling would be the correct sideframes on the trucks.
Over the past 15 years with at times various rumors of a "DNR" in place for this highly detailed and selectively compressed product line I'm glad that Lionel has kept their Lionmaster semi-scale line on life support and did not completely pull the plug. Besides the SD80/90 diesels, they've reissued w/ Legacy or LC+2 the Big Boy (2x), class A, challenger and T-1, BUT I still must ask @Conrail6358 (Ryan K.) and @Dave Olson why hasn't Lionel reissued their great looking and popular Lionmaster Hudson (2004) or CabForward (2007) with either Legacy or their (TMCC enhanced/Legacy LITE) LC+2 electronics? Both the Hudson and cab-fwd have a very strong secondary market demand and it's been almost a generation since we've seen a new version. In addition to their respective original issued roadnames, I imagine both these models would be popular with a "Lionel Lines" roadname option.
It would be good to see a Lionmaster steam offering once every 3 to 4 years ...especially now that the future of MTH's Railking line is imperiled. Depending on how things settle out... maybe Lionel could license or rent some of the Railking tooling and produce those items with Lionel's electronics? Lionel did similar with a number of the K-Line scale tooling.
I'm not normally a Lionel buyer, but have no bias against the company.
Personally I'd like to see more 21" Budd cars, but have them sold as individual cars and not as sets. For example, I'd like to add some coaches and they did a nice job with those. I'd also like to see them make a Budd baggage / dorm, not a baggage / coach. I don't need any more observations, diners, or dome cars at this time so the sets don't appeal to me much.
Like GG1 4877, I am not really a Lionel modeler or fan, but I will admit their subway sets are fantastic. I missed the boat earlier with the R27, R30 & R16 sets. I hoping a rerun of the R27/R30 would be in the works especially in the Redbird paint scheme. And I'm still hoping for some more Post GOH modern stuff like the R38, R42, R44/46, R68 and maybe a R160. I like their M7's but think it's time for Lionel to really put that MTA license to work!
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Well, l see somebody else also wants #90...l'll take mine in original Great Western livery, and still want the Little River 2-4-4-2...which would run on all the layouts that won't turn a Big Boy..both would require new tooling... since both the Strasburg and the Little River's Smokies are very heavily visited in normal years, a few would sell.
@jonnyspeed posted:2 Rail products
That would be great. I hate to be negative but I just don’t see it happening. Hopefully, I will be wrong.
a traditional o gauge version of the ELX Midnight special i don't have a chance with the legacy version
ELX tier 4
ELX halloween k4
an lc2.0 halloween freight set
a jessie halloween train (Jessie was a disney show from 2011 to 2015)
a clear ghost train
1. LionChief Plus 2.0 Santa Fe Warbonnet F3 AA Set (separate from the 120th Anniversary Set), with an optional, powered matching B unit
2. LionMaster/LC+ 2.0 Northern 4-8-4 Steam Locomotives - Santa Fe #3751 would be AMAZING
3. Another round of traditional-sized Madison passenger car sets - Santa Fe would be nice, but as you can tell, I'm a little biased. 
4. Honestly, I'd really like my 2019 Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 orders first before considering buying anything else...
