Legacy Station where I placed my order for MTH Evolution Hybrid said they are shipped. Should be to jim a a few days.
Steve
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FINALLLLLLLLY!!!!
Yup... I got a response along the same lines from CT McCormick yesterday.
I received my set yesterday and it is superb! One note - check the DCC/DCS switch. Mine was in the DCC position. The 2 rail/3 rail switch was in the 3 rail position. The switches are under the top rear deck, which is secured by magnets.
Great running and great sounding loco!
WOW about time!! I ordered this loco in 2009. It has been a long wait but from what I saw at York it will be well worth it.
Dave
On display at local train shop here.
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
I received my set yesterday and it is superb! One note - check the DCC/DCS switch. Mine was in the DCC position. The 2 rail/3 rail switch was in the 3 rail position. The switches are under the top rear deck, which is secured by magnets.
Great running and great sounding loco!
Every PS3 loco I have bought so far has had switch to the dcc side. Must be the last thing they check before packing them up.
Got mine today, haven't opened the carton yet. Thanks to all the guys at Nasau Hobby!
- Mike
Try Jason's Train Shop, he had extra's when I ordered my alittle while back.
814-495-4329, he might have one.
Joe
Wow, so much has happened since I preordered this engine. I called Jason a while back and hopefully I will be hearing good news.
I think dave at mercer juction has a extra one on the way...
Originally Posted by david1:
Originally Posted by Barry Broskowitz:
I received my set yesterday and it is superb! One note - check the DCC/DCS switch. Mine was in the DCC position. The 2 rail/3 rail switch was in the 3 rail position. The switches are under the top rear deck, which is secured by magnets.
Great running and great sounding loco!
Every PS3 loco I have bought so far has had switch to the dcc side. Must be the last thing they check before packing them up.
David1...where did you order yours?
What's the MTH part number for this set?
I bought mine at Jasons but I think all of his are spoken for. He may be able to get a few more, give him a call at 814 495 4329.
David1...where did you order yours?
YIPPEEE!!!!! gosh, it's been so long waiting for this set! I'm hoping to get called by Ready to Roll tomorrow! If Barry got his, then RTR should have their shipment too!
zephyr the MTH number is 20-2986-1, it got recataloged in the 2012 V2.
Trains R Fun in Malvern. I will have to call and hopefully it will be in so I can pick it up Saturday.
Thanks for the info!
Have great day!
Do you know if the scale-wheeled set's have shipped, too?
Boy that is good news, Sean is mine in yet??? (heavy breathing) Sean, yo sean!
Originally Posted by AGHRMatt:
Do you know if the scale-wheeled set's have shipped, too?
Matt, did you find a set somewhere to buy???
Have fun,everyone. Please post a video soon.......I'm one of the ones who'll be waiting till the Fall.
I see I have a package in the UPS system from Jason Trains, new power on the S&Y RR next week.
Scale sets also shipped...as did the seperate Pass. car
I pick my set up tomorrow from Charlie at Trains R Fun!! I am excited 
Engine House Hobbies (www.enginehousehobbies.net) had one on the layout this morning...a cool set. The lights are very cool.
I am glad these are finally arriving because I want the Laboratory car to go with my Lionel Hybrid
I actually saw this engine when it was running through Utah, quite impressive. Sad part the engine itself appears to be dead, no sightings or news about it for a couple of years
I thought about doing the same thing, but the MTH car is so different from the prototype that I can't see myself buying it.
Originally Posted by cbojanower:
I am glad these are finally arriving because I want the Laboratory car to go with my Lionel Hybrid
I actually saw this engine when it was running through Utah, quite impressive. Sad part the engine itself appears to be dead, no sightings or news about it for a couple of years
Yea I heard it really wasn't a good representation of the lab car, but I ordered it from the LHS when I first was cataloged 3 years ago . If it shows up I will pick it up, but it for some reason the 3 year old order got lost I am not going to complain
Hey Barry - here's a chance to scoop everyone with a couple of photos!
Why did Lionel and MTH both use the same road number 2010?
Steve
Originally Posted by Zigmont:
Why did Lionel and MTH both use the same road number 2010?
Steve
Because there was only one GE prototype so only one number to use which was 2010. Plus it was the year it was introduced.
Dave
Originally Posted by c.sam:
Hey Barry - here's a chance to scoop everyone with a couple of photos!
Hey Sam, I'll post some pics as soon as it arrives.
Dave
Here is a first video...courtesy of Bradstrain
I'll have both by the middle of next week.
Originally Posted by david1:
Originally Posted by Zigmont:
Why did Lionel and MTH both use the same road number 2010?
Steve
Because there was only one GE prototype so only one number to use which was 2010. Plus it was the year it was introduced.
Dave
Actually it was introduced in 2007, but 2010 was the "Future" and I guess when they thought this engine would be mainstream
little choo choo shop in spencer, north carolina has 2 engines left (as of 5-18-2012)........rogerw.
As of when I left the Choo-Choo at 1300 hrs there was only one left.
Originally Posted by Blue_liner:
Not sure about the MTH version, but on the Lionel you can turn off the charging lights. To me, the all die cast body, awesome horn, and paint scheme stand out over any other modern diesel. I love my Lionel GE Evolution Hybrid. The charging lights only put it over the top on that beauty.
The Marker Lights SoftKey on the DCS Remote (SMK I believe it is labeled) turns off the charging lights. I tried it for myself.
Originally Posted by Blue_liner:
Not sure about the MTH version, but on the Lionel you can turn off the charging lights. To me, the all die cast body, awesome horn, and paint scheme stand out over any other modern diesel. I love my Lionel GE Evolution Hybrid. The charging lights only put it over the top on that beauty.
I have several modern diesels mth/lionel.. For some reason the diecast es44s run sound outpull look better then all the rest. They are alot more money..I understand why everyone is pumped about this engine its almost half the price of the lionel .. I dont know what to think about the ns Heritage es44s .If lionel makes them out of plastic to compete with mth on price..Then we will hear the crap they cheapen them up..
