MTH already sold out on Halloween ES44AC

I'm really upset.

I ordered one from Legacy Station, I hope I get it before Halloween for the Halloween layout I put in the Garage for the Kiddies. I was very lucky to get one since it sold out in one day .

Update-

I spoke to the sales dept at MTH today. They said the sets have already shipped from the manufacturer, and they are due to hit their dock on 11/01/2015. So, I would expect to see the set in within a week or two depending on shipping times to Dealers and then to customers.

They said there were only so many made on the 2nd go around. It was up to the dealers to order what they wanted. The last time I looked at Pat's Trains, he had 2 sets left at $349.99 ea. so, check with him. He may have a set left. Good luck everyone.

Allan, I think there is plenty of reason to be angry.  If you followed the situation on this Halloween loco, there was no "pre-order" or anyone who "took the gamble that there would be some left over."  MTH made 75 units available.  They were publicized only via a Sept. 30 MTH e-mail blast & a video posted on its Facebook page.  Poof!   Gone within 24 hours.   MTH made more enemies than friends with this one.  

The 75 units made are all spoken for Jim.  (And apparently even they won't be in the hands of the fortunate buyers until NOVEMBER.)  If you order from here on out, you won't see your unit in mid-to-late 2016.

Why mock those who are interested in purchasing this unit, Michael?  This is a hobby of personal choice & tastes.

In a couple of weeks a lot of you will be at York. I suggest talking to Mike about making more.

Jim you can count on that from a good many formites, MICHAEL WHERE ARE YOU!!
well I got one so I will have to watch the other folks who did not get one.

He seems like a very approachable individual.  I spoke with him for about 15 minutes last spring at TCA. 

At first, I posted my comments because I found it interesting that people were really upset about this set.  However; I see some valid points in regards to last-minute notice they received.  I've heard the dealers were not in the loop as well.   The small number of sets does not bother me.  I'd be really upset if I ordered a Halloween set that came in November. 

The MTH newsletter announcement on September 30th stated "M.T.H. Electric Trains is releasing an all-new RailKing Halloween Diesel Set next month, just in time for the Halloween season."

I ordered it based on the announcement which clearly implies that it will be available in time to run on this year's Halloween layout.  Very disappointing to now find out it will not be in dealers' hands until after an estimated November 1st arrival in Columbia.

In almost every aspect, the announcement and release of this set has been horribly managed.

Anyone heard of any delivery updates on this set?

JoeG

I thought they said it should be at the dealers after the 1st of November. I give it a a little time more, I am keeping my Halloween layout up till it gets here, I hope it is soon.

The wife is watching...

Just spoke to MTH. We just got invoiced for them.  They should be shipping to our store this week by latest early next week.

Good, I will have to keep the wife out of the garage for a bit longer. Ya pumpkin train is coming soon! and a 0-6-0 I ordered a bit ago, seems like 10,000 BC on that one and the new E44 Christmas set,  and a NS SD70ACe. all coming this week.  I will be good for till at least Christmas.

Great KenJr.

I will be looking forward to getting an email in the next week or so with my tracking number. Can't wait to get it.

JoeG

They're making them again next year..... I am sure.... The ones that they made this go round have already shipped to dealers.....

I hope they change the graphics so I will be sucked in again.

rat

Actually, they arrived 11/4.... 

Got an email from Trainworld this morning with the tracking info for my Halloween set.  Better late than never I guess.

All of the inside and outside Halloween decorations were packed away on November 3rd, and I started putting up Christmas decorations 2 days ago.

Hey, if MTH or anyone else comes out with a Christmas-themed new release that seems really cool, be ready with a finger on the "buy it now" button (or equivalent) and hope you have better luck with delivery prior to the holiday!

What about Thanksgiving???

Our inflatable turkey goes up soon, then the Christmas decorations!!

A Christmas ES44 with flashing red n green lights on the sides, a nose painted like a reindeer and the radiators painted like a sleigh and a little bust of Santa on top

That is a pretty "Plain-Jane" paint scheme. I would have expected better from MTH!

How many of caught the tree getting knocked down in the video?

Maybe Tinkerbelle will help make everyone feel better.

I'm not a 3-rail modeller and have never seen a 3 rail layout in person.

When I read this thread through I thought what a bunch of spoilt people carrying on about one train set.

Then the penny dropped, I had a close look at myself and thought, c'mon Nev, your the same when someone snipes you at the last minute on those auctions you throw a tantrum especially if it's something you have really waited for.

To be honest it's healthy to get upset, sometimes even when it's not life threatening or your family are not in danger.

My opinion nothing personal.

Roo

I received my set about a week ago, and finally had time to unpack and test it. What a great set!! I have not bought a Railking engine in a while,and was really impressed with the detail and features.

JoeG