Predictions for Lionel's 2013 V1 Catalog

How about a trio of L&N U30C's.......................

I buy it and the C&O H7

Really really hoping for a Legacy NYC Hudson Dreyfuss. These engines are absolutely beautiful running down the rails. 

This was cataloged in 2008 but was canceled.  Seems like it would be a very popular engine.

Ed,

I remember reading about that a while back. I wonder why they decided to cancel? 

Either way I am hoping they try again!

I really would love to see Lionel release a Vision Line Legacy Blue Goose with matching passenger cars. 

I still want a Vision Dreyfus Hudson most, but I'll settle for just about anything in steam that I don't already have.  A Blue Goose would be funm partiuclalry if with really good passenger car detail.

My hope is to see either a legacy controlled Lionmaster NYC Hudson or Lionmaster N&W Class A steam engine.  However, my prediction is that we'll see no Lionmaster steam (or diesel).

Legacy NYC Niagara, same engine offered to Century Club members with TMCC.

Mike 

Where is the ORANGE D&RGW Auto Rack?  That needs to be added here!

Good Day Bob,

The Rio Grande Auto Racks would be great! I'll see what I can paint up. 

Regards,

Swafford

I also would like to see a "real" N&W 0-8-0 S1/S1a switcher.  The "scale" 0-8-0 that Lionel produced several years ago lettered for N&W was just a generic 0-8-0 that looked nothing like the real S1/S1a.  The tender was completely wrong.  A proper S1/S1a would be a nice complement to some of the larger N&W steam that Lionel has offered over the years.  Plus, I believe that the S1a owns the distinction of being the last steam locomotive made in the U.S.

Why do some feel Lionmaster is a dead product?  Is it primarily because of lack of offerings in the last two catalogs?    

PRR small, scale steam!

Legacy PRR 2-8-0 and do it right this time.  (lame effort on the 2001 version.)

Legacy PRR 0-6-0 using the K-line tooling.

Both should have the steam whistle effect like the Atlantic.

that's what led me to think its dead.  I guess big bands could come back, too . . .

Swafford,

Don't forget the Cotton Belt

Ok Lionel here are some ideas. 

Like many forum members I am only buying if they have steam effects, swinging bell etc.  I will pay more!  Make them Visionline.  Here is the priority for me.  Of course, add the features only if they are prototypical.

Whistle steam

swinging bell

steam cylinder

blow down

If any of you would also like to see any of these engines produced please chime in with a Ya so Lionel can get a vote 

PRR N2 2-10-2

C&O Greenbrier 4-8-4

The big boy in vision line

Allegheny in Vision Line.

Rich 

If no one else posted:

Conventional Classics 1950 Scale Hudson Passenger Set and Freight Set to complete the series. They already have the passenger car molds in house and just revamp the tooling for the Hudson.

Here's some I'd like to see:

C&O Hudson

Kansas City Southern 2-10-4

T&P 2-10-4

Mopac 2200 series 4-8-4

MOPAC F-7's

SSW "Cotton Belt" 800 class

SSW Cotton Belt PA

I would like to see the UP Pink Ribbon engine since my FRA Administrator, aka my wife, is an 8 year Breast Cancer survivor.

Boomer,

I would take at least 1 of all the steam engines and diesels you posted except the C&O. Mopac, T&P, KCS and Cotton Belt of anything is must on my list. Lets hope they do Mopac F7, instead of F3's! I already have 5 Atlas f3's. I really want T&P F7's.

Swafford,

I think they were red.

Cotton Belt

Papa needs a new Pennsy steamer...  How about a PRR Q2 in Vision Line (or at minimum with Legacy)... with the option of ordering with either the passenger or the freight tender. 

Love the idea of a Blue Goose too!!

Think its safe to say in the RTR line will see alot more of the new remote thats in the 30191 Thomas set.  Also what about that poster at the last York that featured some Baseball themed starter sets ?

1. Lionmaster Hudson with Legacy and whistle steam

2. ATSF 1800 Class 2-6-2 #1880 (my absolute favorite steam engine, and come on, there hasn't been an O gauge 2-6-2 since the Postwar days!) with Legacy and whistle steam or swinging bell

3. Legacy 2-6-0

4. RS3M (specifically MKT 142) with Legacy

5. NYC RS3 #8255 with Legacy

And finally, THE PRICE FOR THE CAB1L!!!

All of these are just hopes.

OK, how about the Frisco Firefly ?

Good Day,

Growing up in Oklahoma, I viewed the MKT GP40’s often. The GP40 would make a great candidate for future production. The GP40’s were a favorite on many railroads. The Frisco GP40-2's would be fantastic too! 

Regards,

Swafford

A lot of great ideas, guys! I'd go for the NS Veterans Day engine, or the C415. I've seen the only operating C415 in Burlington, IA a couple years back, so it'd be really neat to have one.

A few of my wishes:
- Scale Nebraska Zephyr train set, with an updated, accurate chrome-plated E5 #9911A diesel!
- Amtrak heritage units

- Re-release of Amtrak Superliners, Phase IVb paint scheme

I don't need Lionel to make new tooling.  I would be happy if they reissued their SD40-2 in BN bicentennial colors with #1876, and their Legacy PRR E-6 Atlantic reissued in post WWII colors.

If they did new tooling, then I would like them to do a T&P Texas 2-10-4 in 1976 AFT colors.

Ron

Not likely a predicition but more of a wish list:

Central Vermont RS11, GP series or 700 Texas steam.

New England Central diesel or Providence and Worcester

Hi Roger,

MFA hoppers would be great. I'd like to see some company hoppers.

Regards,

Frank

Drawings by Michael Eby          Painted by Frank Swafford  

LIKE TO SEE THEM COME BACK WITH A ACELA SET AND GET IT RIGHT

Frank, I like your hoppers also. But only the folks from the mid-west would understand.

But the mid-west sells good

Maybe we will see more Autoracks

GT

CN 

ATSF(Red)

SOO LINE(Red)

CP RAIL(Red)

BN (Green)

NS

KCS

Auto's for the racks

AUTORACK LOADERS

Could use more of the Aluminum 4 Bay Grain Hoppers

 CN

 GT

 CP RAIL

 Alberta

 Saskatchewan ( Green w/flower)

 Ontairo Northland

 ATSF

I got the Frisco SD40's from last year (some dealers still have them).  I highly reccomend them.  They are stunning looking and really liven up a layout.  They look fantastic pulling some of the silver Frisco Cylindrical Hopper cars!  I will try and post some pics of them...

Probably unlikely, at least in the near future.  Was offered one or 2 catalogs ago, but was almost immediately cancelled.

-Dave

NO!!! Please not that one!!! I'd have to buy one and would be forced into a life of crime for the funds!!!!

But yes.....I LIKE it!!

I am not an Amtrak fan, living out here in the Ozarks. But in the Lionel Vol. I 2004 catalog, they had the 6-29165 Amtrack phase IV Two pack, along with the 6-29168 Diner.

The reason I am posting this is that there are a lot of guys out there looking for these and it would seem reasonable that they would re-produce these or something similar. I know of 3 guys around here that are really trying to get these and cannot find them anywhere. Please Lionel, try something like this, I bet there is still quite a market for these.

I SAID IT BEFORE, I'LL SAY IT AGAIN.

NYC NIAGARA WITH LEGACY, STEAM CHEST SMOKE, A DIESEL HORN AS WELL AS A STEAM WHISTLE W/ WHISTLE SMOKE, AND BLOW DOWN SMOKE.

I have it from the Century Club II. I had my friend Alex Malliae upgrade it to 4 chuffs and he also upgraded the smoke unit. He did a great job on it. Thanks Alex.

Here' a look.

Here is a picture of the original NYC Niagara