Video to follow soon but right now got my VL BB from Imperial Trains. By the time we, Forum member Carp and I, arrived they were lubed and being checked out. After some run time, they were packaged back up and to boot we got an extra bottle of smoke fluid. As Regis said, "You'll need this." And a Lionel Mug too! This is why I deal with Imperial. Great Service. They even had me get my car and pull up to the curb and put mine and Carp's Big Boy in the car for us. I can't thank them enough.
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Looks like that boiler overhang might take out that mug 
Congrats on the new loco, cant wait to get mine.
Good for you Marty!!
Alan
Marty I think Surefier may be right about the mug……
Have fun Marty…...
Glad to read you got yours, Marty! Yes you have always commented on how great Imperial Trains is. That is service! Sounds almost taking delivery of a new car, although its been 35 years since I had that experience. I was pleased with my first visit last week as well.
Welcome to the Clan of the Big Boy!
Congrats Marty!
Look forward to more videos of this epic locomotive!
I can't wait to get mine!
Congrats Marty!
I picked up mine on Christmas Eve.
You're going to need that extra smoke fluid!
Enjoy!
Marty,
Congrats, it's one of the best ever, enjoy it !!!!!!!!!!!!
Looking forward to the video
Alex
You're going to need that extra smoke fluid!
You're not kidding! I kept on putting in smoke fluid and I was constantly worried I would kill the smoke units but every time I filled it up it smoked like a b*tch.
MartyE,
I agree with Alex, one of the best engines ever made, congrats on a fine purchase, have fun running her, and yep the Lionel Mug is definitely in danger!
PCRR/Dave
Sigh, UPS is still holding mine hostage
I have UPS delivery scheduled for Tuesday. I don't believe the Big Boy will be able to make it around some of the curves on my layout. Good excuse for me to expand my layout. 
Wonderful purchase Marty. And great service to boot. No wonder you like dealing with Imperial.
I wish you many years of pleasure running this outstanding locomotive.
Sigh, UPS is still holding mine hostage
Yea mine sat In buffalo for a few days cause of the holiday. Main reason I like fedex I got something from georgia 2 days earlier then ups and it was twice the distance.
Good for you Marty! Enjoy it.
That's great Marty. Good to hear the positive comments about Imperial Trains too. I've only been there a couple of times, and really don't know any of the players. Bob
Lookin' good Marty, but I agree with the others, move that cup or lose it when the train starts! 
Enjoy. Been running mine all morning!
Great Service. They even had me get my car and pull up to the curb and put mine and Carp's Big Boy in the car for us.
Can I please forward this to my LHS? 
I didn't order a VL BB, but I have had to load all my own orders when they come in. Sometimes even in foul weather. 
Enjoy running (and looking at) your new VL BB, they look very nice. Looks like Lionel did a great job on them.
Sigh, UPS is still holding mine hostage
I feel your pain.
I was one of the few that missed the UPS pick up from Charles ro before Christmas.
I have to wait until Jan 5th 2015.
supposed to get mine tomorrow -can't wait. UPS delivers late in the day here in McKinney Texas
I have been watching all the video's from everyone else. They are great.
Some observations thus far...
Some observations thus far...
Yea 108 is what I want on my next layout . I could of done it on this one and I regret it everyday.
Gratz Marty!
Man, I wish I had a train store like that near me!
Also, what do you mean by O99?
Some observations thus far...
Great to hear Marty!
Enjoy this awesome locomotive!
of all the features i am most attracted to the stereo sound system.
bob c.
Gratz Marty!
Man, I wish I had a train store like that near me!
Also, what do you mean by O99?
He means 099 RADIUS TRACK!!! Maybe 096???
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Also, what do you mean by O99?
Atlas-O makes O-99 track, which is 99" diameter -- a bit broader than the Big Boy's O-72 minimum. Regardless, even at that... the front boiler overhang will still be significant. A member recently posted that even on a club layout with 6-foot RADIUS curves, there was noticeable overhang. Sheesh!!! 
Just comes with the territory, I guess.
David
Great info Marty! I wish my layout was big enough for the big boy. Not surprised that you received good service from Imperial. Both Regis and Victor are true professionals. Wish I could get out there more often.
Thanks David.
Sigh, UPS is still holding mine hostage
Yea mine sat In buffalo for a few days cause of the holiday. Main reason I like fedex I got something from georgia 2 days earlier then ups and it was twice the distance.
Same here. Mine arrived in PHX (I live in Mesa.) early Saturday morning. If I hadn't already made plans to go to Tucson with family I would of called UPS and asked to pick it up. But in PHX it'll stay until Tuesday when it's scheduled to be delivered. Would it of killed them to bring it early like FedEx and USPS do?
Marty: Congrats on the Big Boy!!! I hope it provides you years and years of enjoyment.
Have you (or anyone else) ever taken a step back at a "pickup" moment like this and said..."Wow.....there's over four grand of Lionel Trains in my car!!"?
Humbling and somewhat satisfying at the same time, me thinks.
They even had me get my car and pull up to the curb and put mine and Carp's Big Boy in the car for us. I can't thank them enough.
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