New Vision Line Class A Locomotive

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

Ditto here. I never got back any messages from my email to Ryan and Dave. I asked Ken Jr to ask about it directly to Ryan on the TrainWorld event they had recently, but my questions wasn't asked the way I asked it. So, still at square one. When I get home I could message again, but doubt that will get any notice. Only other thing would be for you to reach out to Ryan. I can shoot you his email when I get home and hope you have better luck than me.

what are you guys asking about?

i'm sure everything will be answered in January anyway

although i can't decide whats more painful ,

the anxiety of tomarrows doctor visit or waiting for the catalog or waiting for the next Transformers film

@paigetrain posted:

what are you guys asking about?

i'm sure everything will be answered in January anyway

although i can't decide whats more painful ,

the anxiety of tomarrows doctor visit or waiting for the catalog or waiting for the next Transformers film

The concern is over what was used in the 3D printed shell which Jim explains here. The 1218 had only had that for a very minimal amount of time. It is not a true representation of the locomotive(s) when in their service years.

Cody, don't sweat a visit to the doctor. There is no use in getting worked up over the unknown, digest it all when the doctor is talking to you about what it is. Good luck tomorrow.

I have been in contact with Ryan and he said that he will contact the design team in order to make things right. He did say that the artwork for the catalog has already gone to the printer, so, all versions will show the cover over the turret.

Thanks Jim for you efforts on this. Hopefully it becomes what it should be.

Has anyone received theirs?  Interested to see the real color of these

@Don Beck posted:

Has anyone received theirs?  Interested to see the real color of these

A few. Look up N&W 1218 or VL Class A I think or just two of the topics. Someone posted about the custom run of Mr. Muffins Pennsy which looked better in those pictures than at Muffins. Red looked more like the Santa Fe Black Bonnet red, but what do I know.

@Don Beck posted:

Has anyone received theirs?  Interested to see the real color of these

https://ogrforum.com/...5#169233314743480185

Thats nice  But specifically anyone take delivery of this one..."

LIONEL VISIONLINE N&W PILOT STEAM ENGINE #9999 2231520

@Don Beck posted:

Thats nice  But specifically anyone take delivery of this one..."

LIONEL VISIONLINE N&W PILOT STEAM ENGINE #9999 2231520

You asked about the color so…

Right, but the #9999 shows a grey color in the Lionel Catalog and its a artist rendering Was wonder if anyone has a real picture of it!

So now it seems it's not painted at all. Can someone confirm?

@Don Beck posted:

So now it seems it's not painted at all. Can someone confirm?

So far the pilot models have been just bare die cast metal and brass with maybe a clear coat.

Also, I thought I read that the pilot version aren’t due in until after the new year.

Ah, hence the name 'pilot' Now I understand

It seems they are available from several on line stores now

@Don Beck posted:

Ah, hence the name 'pilot' Now I understand

While not painted. I believe pilot locos have a clear coat.

Here's video (not mine) of a Y3 Pilot to give you an idea of what the class a will look like:

https://youtu.be/g52yzYzbBFQ

Nice thanks

Here is a couple pictures of my N&W 1211

beauty