Lionel Warehouse Sale 2017

Here's a link to last years warehouse sale as a reference.

https://www.facebook.com/events/330515037340794/

Thank god this is an hour from. Pretty excited for this 

Pennywise, hopefully we can get someone to chime in that's been to this event before.  It may be a great weekend getaway for me.

I don't know how far the drive is from Texas.  If it's more than a day, I don't know if it would be worth the expense to go. I came from PA. 

Most of the stuff sold last year was sets, lower end cars, and decorations and such.  There was a table with higher end cars and one with locomotives but they get picked through very fast.  Most of these are returns and refurbished items.  Nothing wrong with them other than a box blemish or again they were refurbished.

I left last year with a bar stool and a bunch of Christmas decorations.  Not so much in the way of actual trains.  Fast Track was there in a big contained but mostly O36 so it depend on what you are looking for there.

If you want to see Lionel, it's a nice look at the warehouse and gift shop, that's about it.  I'm sure there are some deals on some bigger items but you'll need to be there as soon as you are able to get in on Friday if you qualify as an LCCA member or Friend and Family.

Personally for me it's a day away from work and a car ride with some good friends so I also consider that into my decision to go.

well worth your time and can save a lot of money if you looking for multi items

If you want to see Lionel, it's a nice look at the warehouse and gift shop, that's about it.  I'm sure there are some deals on some bigger items but you'll need to be there as soon as you are able to get in on Friday.

Friday (11/3) - Exclusive for Lionel Employee Family (and Invited Friends)
and  LCCA / RCCA Club Members* 6 PM (EST) to 8 PM (EST)

I talked to some local people that worked there. They let local clubs in day before and they said the nicer engines are usually gone by the time public is allowed 

Thanks for the information.  It sounds like it may be worth joining the LCCA just so I can get in Friday.

I just want some cheap no holiday reefers

Link to 2015 Warehouse Sale Pictures:
https://www.facebook.com/dscot...019706503&type=3

2014 Warehouse pictures;

https://www.facebook.com/dscot...019706503&type=3

Scott Smith

In one of the photos of the 2015 Warehouse Sale, I saw rolling stock packaged in the old box style they stopped using in the late 80's or early 90's. Where are they getting this stuff from?

GregR posted:

In one of the photos of the 2015 Warehouse Sale, I saw rolling stock packaged in the old box style they stopped using in the late 80's or early 90's. Where are they getting this stuff from?

 

The one year there was a large amount of stuff that had come from Michigan when they emptied out the facility there. Some of it back to the MPC days.

I do not think you will save any money after the trip cost is calculated. You are looking at about a 19 - 20 hour drive, one way. Gas, food, and motel will wipe out any savings. Unless you just want a road trip, stay home and order online from one of the advertisers here. I would rather give my money to them, than to the oil company's.

mowingman posted:

I do not think you will save any money after the trip cost is calculated. You are looking at about a 19 - 20 hour drive, one way. Gas, food, and motel will wipe out any savings. Unless you just want a road trip, stay home and order online from one of the advertisers here. I would rather give my money to them, than to the oil company's.

I agree.  Last year I didn't find anything that offset my trip with 1 night hotel, gas, and food but did have a good time with 4 other train minded friends.  To boot a day away from the office is always a plus.  We said last year we'll make this a yearly thing just to get away.  Seeing everyone from Lionel and the LCCA was a bonus.

Cool hope Tom see some of y’all 

Its according to what ur wanting.   NEW , stuff right off the shelf, production year, 2015- 2016, its probably NOT gonna be something you will find.   A bunch of Sports related cars, and sets out the wazoo,  The legacy engines are from catalogs, 2013, 2014

or so and you got to open the box, to be sure if new or refurbed.  If there is no black marks on the cradles, and the paper liners is

perfect , you may have hit a winner.  I did pu a  TEX SPEC, and a N. Pacific, last year, that the paper liner not touched. Appeared

to have come from a store closing in Michigan.  Most Fast trak, you have to look at the boxes.   They had some neat, conventional

Christmas , trains running last year.   and box cars/ speeders,  and slow mover freights at nifty $.  Polar Express, items, along

with A/Flyer.  Decorations,  Ms Thomas, paintings,  and some other accessories, you might not otherwise get from the catalog,

and Yes you will see some out of state tags,  Just according to what people want to do ,  but nice time to have 

and of course you are in Charlotte for lots of other opportunities to do other Stuff.

Does anyone know when they are doing the online parts sale?????

Not 1 person on here has said where it is including the original poster.

ZWPOWER13 posted:

Does anyone know when they are doing the online parts sale?????

An answer was posted when you asked last week.  I guess you missed it.  Here’s the link to that post.

https://ogrforum.com/...37#75340558663664237

eddie g posted:

Not 1 person on here has said where it is including the original poster.

Eddie,

Concord, North Carolina is the location of Lionel headquarters and warehouse.

eddie g posted:

Not 1 person on here has said where it is including the original poster.

The second post had a link to last years event.  It contained the address.

Get ready to stock up on Megatracks!

BMT-Express posted:

Get ready to stock up on Megatracks!

MEGA Nooooooooo!

2017  DOOR BUSTER ($25 Megatracks sets) !!!!

They might not sell at that price?   

My prediction for the 2018 warehouse sale.  (MegaTrack sets free to the first 50 customers)   Make sure you are customer 51 or greater.

Last year, on Friday night, I picked up some Fastrack switch bargains plus some track and bumpers for the layout expansion I was planing. Plus I picked up a Legacy PRR GP7 at a good price. I do wish I hadn't passed on the Tuscan Legacy K4. After York and all the GP was all I could afford. Since I'm an hour and a half away from the warehouse it's worth the trip. I'm planning on being there on the 3rd. 

ncdave posted:I do wish I hadn't passed on the Tuscan Legacy K4.

 

I almost picked that up as well.  Walked away and went back and it was gone.  LOL!

MartyE posted:

BMT-Express posted:

Get ready to stock up on Megatracks!

MEGA Nooooooooo!

Mike McCutcheon posted:

2017  DOOR BUSTER ($25 Megatracks sets) !!!!

They might not sell at that price?   

My prediction for the 2018 warehouse sale.  (MegaTrack sets free to the first 50 customers)   Make sure you are customer 51 or greater.

Marty and Mike,

Am I to take it you don't like Megatracks??? 

I'll let you in on a secret...I don't either!  

ZWPOWER13 posted:

Does anyone know when they are doing the online parts sale?????

Yes, that is what I want to know too!  Just recently was the first time I knew they did online parts ordering with this.  I have something I want to order.

MartyE posted:

ncdave posted:I do wish I hadn't passed on the Tuscan Legacy K4.

 

I almost picked that up as well.  Walked away and went back and it was gone.  LOL!

I'm going to be heading straight for that table this year! Bargains to be had for sure!

Mark Boyce posted:

ZWPOWER13 posted:

Does anyone know when they are doing the online parts sale?????

Yes, that is what I want to know too!  Just recently was the first time I knew they did online parts ordering with this.  I have something I want to order.

I believe the sale starts on Friday Nov 3rd and ends at midnight on Sunday Nov 5th. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong. 

It is all in the same announcement.  Last line is the online parts sale.

http://www.lionel.com/articles...nual-Warehouse-Sale/

Got it, NCDave and MrMoe50!!  Thank you so much!!

To celebrate this event Lionel Customer Service is offering 50% off parts orders during the weekend of Friday, November 3, 2017 (12:01 a.m. ET) through Sunday, November 5, 2017 (11:59 p.m ET).

Hopefully I will meet some of you guys there Friday evening.  First time going.  Not looking for anything in particular so we'll see what happens.  It's only a 3 1/2 hour ride, so it will be worth.

I'll have my Polar Express hat and official Legacy Users Group shirt on. 

I'll wear my green Naugatuck Railroad hat.  They are not too common and, at 6'3", it should be easy to spot.

Thanks guys for all the input.  I won't be able to make it down this year.    I'm definately going next year though.  Couple of questions:

1) Those of you that have been and have purchased items, would you mind sharing what your paid for these items?  I know Legacy Diesels typically retail for around $450 to $550 or so.  How much were you able to get these for at the Warehouse Sale?

2) How steeply discounted were all Fastrack items (track, switches etc...)?

Thanks all and please report back on this years finds (with prices)!

ezmike posted:

Anyone know if they doing the half price parts sale again?

Thanks

Mike

Yes.  12:01 AM on Friday 11/3 to Sunday 11/5 11:59PM 50% off.

Thanks Marty, I missed the answer a few replies up from my post but I do appreciate you answering. 

Mike

ezmike posted:

Thanks Marty, I missed the answer a few replies up from my post but I do appreciate you answering. 

Mike

No problem.  The sale is always a high light of the open house.