New Products? What would you like to see?

MTH Railking ET44s. I’ve been waiting for years for these engines

I agree with Dennis. There is a big void for vehicles from the 30's, 40's and 50's.

Like to see track sounds put it a scale auto racks.

Also open scale autoracks.

Scale find with high ends........Paul 2

 

 

Fewer products in catalogs would equal better QC and meeting shipping schedules.  Taking care of this would make more people happier IMO.

Reading steam that looks like Reading equipment, also how about some articulates or Mallets for helper service.  Cheers Jim

I would like to see Lionel build a Legacy streetcar and/or Legacy trolley which I could use my CAB-2 controller to create a route.  The trolley would run, stop at a give station, run, stop at the next station, go around the layout three times, and begin all over again or whatever you want to do.  The CAB-2 technology already exists I use it on one of my switchers just hit the record button.  I just need a Legacy trolley or streetcar.  I don't like the trolley that smashes into a bumper and smashes into another bumper.  You asked! 

I'd like to have more transit buses from the eras Dennis described.

As Lionel has brought in some new Lionmaster engines as part of LC+ 2.0, I would love to see a Lionmaster/LC+ 2.0 version of the 4-8-4 Northerns - specifically Santa Fe #3751. I know they are producing new Legacy versions of the Northerns, but it'd be fun to run a Northern on smaller layouts.

I would like to see any new, previously unoffered N&W steam engines. Three immediately come to mind:

S1a 0-8-0

K1 4-8-2 

Z1 2-6-6-2

While some wheel configurations may have been offered, no correct 3 rail scale version has ever been offered.

I doubt it's in the cards, but I'd like to see them do modern versions of one or 2  post war pieces they never re-made.  (I'm talking about you, Reconnaissance Car )  They cataloged it once in a set, but then cancelled the set.  (Who knows, maybe because of how hard it would have been to make that car? )

-Dave

I still want the same things l've been posting for years: Strasburg/GW #90, Little River 2-4-4-2, McKeen car, Mack railbus, GW/FEC and Colorado Midland cabooses, small two truck Heisler, and the list goes on ..

Well, I am amazed at all you have available in O gauge. I'm in S gauge and we'd love to see almost ANYTHING New. I vote for an SP GS-4; you O folks have had multiple makes and models of this engine, but we have had none, and I think it would be an immediate sell-out. But what do I know???

An ACCURATE model of Southern RR 630, with everything correct including the right valve gear.

I don't even model in 3 rail and I would pay almost anything for one...

I'd like to see an updated GG1 that is not scale, but larger than the compressed models. I guess you could say a Lionmaster GG1? Yea I know tooling is expensive, so maybe only in my dreams.

Since Lionel has done a #44 Army and a #45 Marine mobile missile launcher in various configurations, how about a Navy (battleship gray) LC+2 mobile missile launcher or a LC+2 Air Force version with colorful nose art?

enjoy toy trains...

 

 

I have just about everything I need or want , in fact I have way too much, but a Fastrack compatable turntable with a roundhouse would be nice!

The 1950's and 1960's era open-frame automobile carriers would have to be made out of thin, cut. folded and stamped steel so they would be durable and the right weight.

The Spider-Man F40ph. Its never been done. It's prototypical to boot.

 

rat

Santa Fe El Capitan hi level passenger cars along with that super cool transition car. I know Golden Gate made these before but a rerun would be nice or just a new set from a different manufacturer.  

That is about all I have on my wish list at this time.

Donald

I would love it if someone made a model of the Presidential Pullman, "Ferdinand Magellan."

I know Overland Models made one around 2008-2009 and from what I understand, they sold like hotcakes. It would be nice to have an accurate scale and/or semi-scale (0-42) version so everyone could have a piece of American history on their layout. 

Bryce

I have 4 GGD battleship gondolas on order, and I would love for them to continue making rolling stock that has never been done in 3 rail before. I have had to resort to buying some 2 rail brass to find some rolling stock, but it costs a lot.

@Gilly@N&W posted:

I would like to see any new, previously unoffered N&W steam engines. Three immediately come to mind:

S1a 0-8-0

K1 4-8-2 

Z1 2-6-6-2

While some wheel configurations may have been offered, no correct 3 rail scale version has ever been offered.

I would definitely get a Z1. I would also love to see a Y4 offered.

I'd like to see more 19th century locomotives and rolling stock.  The SMR stuff was/is beautiful, but out of my price range.

I can't image new tooling for anything though. 

More B Units and Slugs.

Modern era LPG tank cars. Atlas and Lionel have covered the 25K and 30K gallon liquid cars pretty nicely, but the large pressurized tank cars would be nice to see.

Also some scale-sized GE -7 models would be welcome. 

Siemens S70 LRT.  Many transit companies use them.....

MTH to re-offer the McKeen car but have the two-rail option this time. It surprised me that there were so few pre-orders before, maybe we would get lucky this time.

Bachmann to re-issue their On30 two-bay hopper.

• NYC 20TH Century Limited Passenger Cars, 1938 scheme
• Bethlehem Steel Command Control Gantry Crane (the kind that moves on the special track section)

I started trying to collect the MTH NYC cars that came out in 2014 catalog but they don't seem to be out there to be found.  I have the sleeper/diner 2-pack and RPO car, but haven't seen the five pack (20-65236), etc.  If Lionel came out with their 2008 catalog proposed but never delivered (to my knowledge) aluminum 4-car, 2-car, station sounds car, that would be interesting.

I asked a Lionel rep at York a couple years ago about a Bethlehem Steel Crane and he indicated he thought they would do one since it is a more popular name, but I haven't seen one come out yet.

 

"I started this thread in the hope that the model railroad community can voice its needs and make suggestions for new products to the suppliers of O gauge trains and accessories. My suggestions are as follows:

1. O gauge track with the black center rail and rust colored side rails for more realism"

 

Well, that sounds like a LIONEL re-run of Super "O" track to me.  My layout track is done...all Atlas.  I really like Atlas.  But, I would probably tear it all up and lay down Super "O" if produced again - with a variety of turn-outs and track options.

Here's a couple of oldies...

I'd like to see Woodland Scenics release more figures sets in O gauge...and even create new masters for release into all the scales.  At a trade show many moons and calving glaciers ago I was told by a WS rep that all of the figurine masters were created by artisan(s) in large scale.  Then, depending upon the market (read: "Show me the money!!"), they used  something like Professor Wayne Szalinski's shrinking device (?) to create tooling for the appropriate scale(s).   OK.  But that was umpteen years ago.  Where's something gnu???

I'd like to see Bachmann release a new O/S Plasticville structure...or two...into that tired () old product line.  Knowing that the cost of new tooling is prohibitive for some manufacturers for, say, a new 2-4-6-8 articulated or an FPSD99ACE diesel, one would think that the simplified nature of a snap-together Plasticville structure, a line that has proven market durability of, say, 75 years....in a variety of colors...would be something to excite the aging demographics, give the younger generation something to talk about 50 years from now ('Where were you when Bachmann released the first new structure kit in their O/S product line for the past 50+ years??')

Someone....be the 'first kid on the block' to commercialize battery-powered O gauge...O2R and/or O3R...DCC+sound equipped/compatible with remote control.  A starter set, maybe.  Break the ice.  Probably use existing structural tooling (mfr A) and proven power/controls technology (mfr B) in a joint effort.

Release more products...especially new ones...in kit form.   I know, I know....but my forehead is well-caloused.....beating it on a wall is part of my daily routine nowadays....here at home....behind closed doors....lacking a brick to hurl at the TV...MESHUGAS!!

Until then...

KD

@Oscale_Trains_Lover_ posted:

I would love it if someone made a model of the Presidential Pullman, "Ferdinand Magellan."

I know Overland Models made one around 2008-2009 and from what I understand, they sold like hotcakes. It would be nice to have an accurate scale and/or semi-scale (0-42) version so everyone could have a piece of American history on their layout. 

Bryce

Actually they didnt sell well originally with the super high msrp over$1000.00+. Once blown out with a discounted price below the $1,000.00  level only then did they disappear! I too am looking to get a hold of one of the Three versions in 3 rail.

New items:

  - Closer to scale sized automatic couplers that work with current magnetic uncoupling/automatic tracks.

  - 1:48 size trucks and cars, 30s and 40s for me.

Using current molds:

  - B-Units with power and sound.  If all A-units are powered, then maybe just sound.

  - More Friendship Trains cars

  - MTH produce another run of their PRR HW baggage cars with the round windows (like 20-3226), no stripe

  - MTH produce another run of their PRR HW RPO with round windows in doors, multiple side windows (like 20-42012), no stripe.  Bonus; replace the clerestory roof with a modern round roof like the PRR's RPOs from the 30s on.

  - Lionel produce another run of their PRR MoW cars (bunk/tool/kitchen) but in the pre-1954 gray paint which lasted on some cars into the 60s.

@Oscale_Trains_Lover_ posted:

I would love it if someone made a model of the Presidential Pullman, "Ferdinand Magellan."

As I move towards retirement, it's clear I already have too much stuff.. but who cares.  It's about what we want, right? 

RPO Cars in the MTH Railking line, Lionel or MTH model of the Strasburg diesel switcher, more diesels and freight (not 027) in current shortlines or smaller fallen flags, such as C&EI , Bangor & Aroostook, Columbus & Greenville, Portland & Western, Duluth Winnipeg & Pacific, Raritan River, Western Maryland Scenic.

@Oscale_Trains_Lover_ posted:

I would love it if someone made a model of the Presidential Pullman, "Ferdinand Magellan."

I know Overland Models made one around 2008-2009 and from what I understand, they sold like hotcakes. It would be nice to have an accurate scale and/or semi-scale (0-42) version so everyone could have a piece of American history on their layout. 

Bryce

Good idea!

1) More industrial "critter" locomotives -- appropriately scaled and priced for their size

2) O64 curve sections in tubular O gauge -- like K-Line used to make

Just a few. I'll think of more.

 

MTH M10500

 

My self,  I'm looking for features that actually work well with a robust electrical/computer systems.

I saw that Lionel may be introducing steam chest smoke and related sounds.  Please make sure they actually work reliably. 

It would be nice if the we could get discounts on conversion packages from the large claw couplers to Kadee couplers for Lionel, MTH and Williams products.  Many of us have engine and cars we'd like to convert but it's currently cost prohibitive.

In terms of new products operating accessories to enhance the layout that don't look to gimmicky.   Menards seems to be doing a good job on offering buildings.  For some reason both Lionel and MTH have stopped their innovative development of operating accessories.

 

I'm a toy train runner on 031 curves. 

From MTH I would love to see World's Fair Era passenger Locos and cars as a set, perhaps. And how great would an MU Grey/orange with the GATEWAY lettering on the side?

Subways: I'd like to see MTH re-release the IRT1 train in white in P3.They have the tooling. I think the A train was Premier so it would not run on my track, but if not, rerelease that as well. I adore their subway trains. How about doing an MTH version of the current LIRR Lionchief MU set that Lionel bungled rather badly. Correct lettering, station announcements, and actual dual motor. I'd pay the $400 ish that set would cost.

From Lionel a redo of their toy set LIRR with the silhouette cars and RS1. This time Lionchief with blue tooth. I'd buy two of those.

And...a Lion Chief + LIRR World's Fair era livery passenger engine. 

I continue to love the Lionel entry level sets since I like toys. The Santa Fe Super Chief set was amazing. Wouldlove to see the Amtrak set released w/ bluetooth.

And please--please--give us a Lionchief + set ( passenger train, please.)

 

 

ATSF Class 1 "Amos and Andy" twins.

CF7 (round-top or Topeka cab). They can do more than a dozen secondary (branch, private) decorations for this locomotive as dozens were out in the secondary market after their time with Santa Fe (and subsidiary Los Angeles Junction). I saw four of them working the branch by the York Fairgrounds three years ago.

Secondary Service examples:

Love to see a chopped nosed GEEP from Lionel or MTH and a CF7 would be cool. Either would lend themselves to all kinds of new paint schemes.