I got to work today and was informed my package had arrived. That was good news as I had just recently placed an order for an engine with a well known dealer.
To my horror they further stated that they put it in the freezer to keep it frozen. Now I was confused.
I opened the office freezer and found this box. With my engine inside of course 
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It is sad and funny at the same time. It just shows how lazy the dealer was in removing unnecessary labels.
That's why you remove or tape over the old label before shipping a model train item.
I could see the fridge, but the freezer?
Lee Fritz
The label actually reads: KEEP FROZEN
Did you buy the Ice Cold express AC6000?
The good news is that you received your engine.
LOL LOL LOL now that's funny. I buy and sell a lot on eBay and I reuse a lot of boxes with a lot of different labeling. I usually try to peel off the old labels first or blacken them out with magic marker. I wouldn't have expected a DEALER to send anything in a box like that. Unless, they have a combination hobby shop and KFC. You better check that engine for beaks and feet.
Rick
The first thing i imagined was you walking in to work and a co worker approaches you and says "Hey Charlie your chicken wings have arrived we put them in the freezer"
No but really, I'm glad you got your stuff. Any idea how long it was in there?
Even though we may have a laugh or two, they followed directions on the package!
That's better then at my job, where it seems that nobody can read!
Lee Fritz
Charlie, didn't you get the ice cream train cake I sent you?
LOL...At least they didn't try heating it up for eating. Then your goose would have been cooked!
You got a really COOL train!
Bring the Ice Cream Saturday - Yum
We received a large box that said electric heater all over it. I almost turned it down tell I saw the senders name. We don't need a heater here. I always pull labels and any other markings off before I send trains or anything else. Don
As Ron White is fond of saying, "you can't fix stupid".........
I hope that your engine is OK, and works nicely after a gentle thawing. Otherwise, you really will be 0-4-0. 
Here are some questions that you might try asking yourself, having to do with the environment that a typical toy train endures in its lifetime:
What is the temperature inside a shipping container crossing the North Pacific from China in the Winter?
What is the temperature inside a tractor-trailer crossing the Northern USA in Winter?
What is the temperature of an unheated warehouse in the Northern USA in Winter?
What is the temperature of an unheated UPS or FedEx truck in winter?
Did you buy the Ice Cold express AC6000?
The good news is that you received your engine.
Coor's Cold Lite train perhaps??
Worried about winter? Try 140 degrees inside a container or truck in the summer.
Polar Express????? 
I'm sure the engine is fine. Was never even worried about it. Just thought you would all enjoy the comedy of it.
They did follow the instructions on the box. Hope it was Lemon ice cream.
EDIT: What engine?
Did you buy the Ice Cold express AC6000?
The good news is that you received your engine.
Coor's Cold Lite train perhaps??
I'm sure the engine is fine. Was never even worried about it. Just thought you would all enjoy the comedy of it.
That really is a funny story. A good addition to the lore of "odd things that happen in shipping."
Just make sure the grease thaws before operation.
Straight from the North Pole Railroad! Did ya get some reefers with that engine?
Charlie,
I thought I seen and heard it all, but boy oh boy this was a funny one. LOL LOL 
Thanks for sharing, Alex
Stupid kills, but not enough to really help!
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