MTH Premier Royal Hudson Cancelled??

Stirling, if you have doubts about the status, give MTH a call.  Information on the internet is wildly inaccurate -- not intentionally so (although even that's debatable at times), but simply because information isn't always "updated" properly over time.  I've seen this Trainworld notation a few times, and it's standard protocol for them... i.e., something on backorder and not currently in stock.  As for the "special order" note, I've seen that for MTH items they don't plan to carry as store stock, but will try to get said item(s) from MTH when possible.

Bottom line... the Trainworld website probably needs to be updated to reflect the cancelled status of this MTH item.  But if in doubt, call MTH.

David

According to Rich Foster this has NOT been cancelled as they have shipped the cars already.

According to Kirstin at MTH they are cancelled. I was sad to see they were cancelled.

Hello Stirling

 I too, am disapointed that the Hudsons have been cancelled at the "last" minute as well(see my post from Dec 15).

   Hopefully, MTH will re-visit this decision and perhaps make appropriate changes.

 Al   

Charlienassau posted:

According to Rich Foster this has NOT been cancelled as they have shipped the cars already.

Jon C posted:

According to Kirstin at MTH they are cancelled. I was sad to see they were cancelled.

This is almost as bad as reading the useless product reviews on websites where consumers are encouraged to "rate" products they buy.  Not that I need anyone else's review to seal the deal for my purchases... I just can't help but shake my head when 5-star reviews are followed by 1-star reviews.     Really.... The product either is a grand-slam or it's a looser.  But it can't be both.  

In this case, is it cancelled?  Or isn't it?   

David

 Hello David

 Not sure what you mean by 5 star reviews followed by 1 star but I think MTH is crazy to think these Hudsons won't sell and yet they are going to produce the cars?

   I would still like to get a set of standard CPR coaches but you kinda need the loco to pull the Royal set around.

 Al

Al, I was basically referring to the polar opposite information that is often found on the internet.  The 5-star vs. 1-star review had nothing to do with MTH per se.  It was just an example of what I sometimes see while reading customer reviews on sites like bestbuy.com when folks rate their product purchases.  I never understood how so many products could be rated with both 5-stars (excellent) AND 1-star (poor).

In this case, we have two polar opposite answers from MTH.  One executive saying "no", it's not cancelled.  While another MTH source is saying "yes", it's been cancelled.

Frankly, I can't understand why MTH would cancel a locomotive, if/when the cars are already produced.    If that were truly the case, I'd return the cars to MTH and expect a full refund. 

David

 David, I totally agree with you on "ratings". One needs to see the product for themselves and decide whether to commit to purchasing.

  I for one will be pleased, if MTH pays attention and re-releases this loco WITH the added prototypical corrections along with the PS3 "quillable" whistle.

  With the added $$ to the MSRP, it's important to me that we just don't get "another" re-hash of a previously released loco with only upgraded electronics.

   MTH has an opportunity to "set the bar" with this re-issue  and get a lot of people excited about purchasing this improved model.

   Al

 Hello Sterling

 If this ends up as a "no go" on loco production, I would strongly suggest looking at the CPR Mikes that are still in stock at 3rd Rail.

   I have both versions(P2e and P2g) and the detail is outta this world. I know it's not a Royal Hudson, but my motto is "if you think may want one, down the road, get them now while still available.

   Scott has done an excellent job on research on his CPR steam and I for one, am pretty happy with the features of all 6 CPR models I have from 3rd Rail.

Al

albertstrains posted:

 Hello Sterling

 If this ends up as a "no go" on loco production, I would strongly suggest looking at the CPR Mikes that are still in stock at 3rd Rail.

   I have both versions(P2e and P2g) and the detail is outta this world. I know it's not a Royal Hudson, but my motto is "if you think may want one, down the road, get them now while still available.

   Scott has done an excellent job on research on his CPR steam and I for one, am pretty happy with the features of all 6 CPR models I have from 3rd Rail.

Al

I'll keep those engines in mind for sure! 
I was just wanting to get this one especially because they were making the 2839 in her Southern excursion scheme. 
But your steamers look amazing! I really like that model of the 2816 and the selkirk. 

Hello Stirling

 Yes, I remember seeing the #2839 at CPR's John st Roundhouse outside with #5361 waiting for new homes. I was a young Lad then in the late '60s. 

   I was sad to hear of them going to the US, but atleast #2839 steamed again.

Al