Lionel LEGACY 6-8-6 S-2 Steam Turbines Back In Stock!

Nice job!  Now I have a decision to make. 

Happy that they got them back in but not sure if I still want it. I was over it and moving what I had down on it to the VL BB. 

Ol' Mikes at it again! 

Marty you of all people deserve to own one of these great locomotives.  If you don't pull the trigger, you will always regret it. 

Thanks to Mike for puttig this information out.  Any guy who has a wife (a good one) looking to buy a Christmas present for him can get it done.

Any idea who has them? I no longer have a LHS

Charles Ro is well stocked with them.

Glad to hear it.  Fortunately mine was one delivered initially without problems - I love it!  But I know several people who have admired mine and want one so I am pleased it is all straightened out.  

Are there any videos of this engine?

thanks

Bill

So, I have to ask, where did they come from?  Are they new, or did Lionel 'refurb' the bad lot to make some good ones?

Call and ask.

Great looking locomotive and glad to hear the good news. Unfortunately there is no way I could ever run one on my layout since I just do not have the room for the minimum curves......bummer.

You just HAD to mention the unpainted Pilot version, didn't you? I dunno;

got the GS-6 Pilot recently, and am hoping for a Niagara Pilot one day, but that 6-8-6 is

just so gorgeous. Grr.

I am being tempted!  Was going to get one of the earlier ones, before we learned of problems.  Went ahead and bought other stuff, including an earlier version of the S2.  Like that one a lot but this looks good!  We shall see.

Harold

Sorry to hear this is coming out now, the wifey just paid the bill from Legacy on a bunch of cars and a PRR heritage unit  and on top of it I have a GS4 due in January, O well, hopefully I can snag one down the road someday. There is a lot out there right now I like to have, Lionel, Sunset and a small amount of MTH. I will need to put off retirement for another year it looks like.

Very true, John.  I can't recall a year when so many dealers have had trains "on sale" during December.  Come to think of it, I'm not sure I can think of a December when ANY dealer had trains "on sale".  After Dec 25th, yes.  But never before Christmas in December.

No reason whatsoever to pay "premium" prices for anything these days, as long as the importers continue to bring increased amounts of product out year-after-year.  We just can't absorb everything that's out there right now... and that includes LOTS of choices of things on sale -- ranging from blow-out prices to modest sale prices.

David

P.S.  For those who still want the S2, I'm very glad to see Lionel was able to salvage production and subsequent delivery of this locomotive.  I'd be curious as well if these are net new product or if they are refurbs (i.e., checked for problems and found to be clear of any issues that plagued many of the early buyers).

Hi Guys,

Are there any videos of this model in operation?

Thanks in advance,

Steve

"They" are the engines that were originally received in the production run several months ago. Each model was unboxed, then disassembled and gone through with a fine toothed comb to ensure there was no moisture, rust or mildew inside the cavity of the loco, tender, smoke unit, gearbox, speaker enclosure, etc. The locomotives and tenders sat inside tubs full of rice for over 3 weeks to ensure any possible moisture was gone. Any sign of rust and the part was replaced (including screws, collectors, smoke batting, speakers, etc.) Then each model was reassembled, tested in Legacy and conventional to ensure all features were operational, including smoke. Then each product was repackaged in new Styrofoam, received a new Orange box and new shipping carton.

All of this took place in NC, at an off site facility by the vendor who produced the product (with oversight from Lionel). The reason this project took so long was the coordination from the vendor overseas, procuring and subsequently shipping the materials to the States and then finding a suitable off site location in the vicinity to perform the job. Logistics, what a joy!

Nevertheless, the models are back in stock and available for sale. We feel bad that some folks were unable to acquire one of these models as a result of the issues they suffered, but that is now behind us and we are happy to report these models are once again available for those who wish to be the proud new owner of one!

Thanks,

Mike

Mike

Thanks.  Like I said, I know going through "your hands" and Lionel's that there would be no issue but I did feel the person who asked had a valid question.

You guys are doing a great job and we appreciate the effort!

Great Job!

Mike-

Thanks for answering.  If I were in the market for this locomotive, I would have no qualms buying one knowing this (I'm saving up for the Big Boy, my 1st Legacy has to be my favorite!).

Sinclair

I was saving for the Big Boy too with funds I had put aside for the Turbine after I cancelled the order with my LHS due to the uncertainty of the engines. But with this news, I may just have to redirect the funds and see what to do about the Big Boy next year.

Marty,

Sounds like a GOOD Plan!!!

Have a great Christmas!

Fred