Shipping confirmation of Santa Fe Brass Hybrid 3160 Mikado

Mine is on its way, too.

That will make for an interesting Christmas week!

Received mine today...unpainted.  Outstanding.   (Better Pics added below...these pics have been removed to save space)

Wow, it’s a really beautiful Locomotive. Thank you for posting with all the different pictures. One Question, (mines on the way to) are these Locomotives marked with a serial number, like 1 of 1000?  Just curious. Either way, this is truly a great adventure for us Lionel train enthusiast.  Hopefully there will be more Brass/hybrid Offerrings in the future. Merry Christmas. (Referring to Mike W’s Pictures)

Mike that looks great.  Thx for the pictures.  There's something about unpainted brass locomotives that make them look like works of art, IMO. Such nice detail too.    Enjoy guys!

Ran W.

Mine should arrive Tuesday, too. However, it will be painted ON brass.

leapinlarry posted:

Wow, it’s a really beautiful Locomotive. Thank you for posting with all the different pictures. One Question, (mines on the way to) are these Locomotives marked with a serial number, like 1 of 1000?  Just curious. Either way, this is truly a great adventure for us Lionel train enthusiast.  Hopefully there will be more Brass/hybrid Offerrings in the future. Merry Christmas. (Referring to Mike W’s Pictures)

 

All Lionel locomotives have a serial number (sticker) now. 

Wait a second...I thought only some of the model was brass?

Is it all brass or "painted' to resemble a natural brass finish?

(Edited with better pics and description)  Received mine today...unpainted.  Outstanding.  The model body and trim are pure natural brass...brass has variations in tone and texture across the surface...the body is polished only to the level needed to take on paint application for the decorated versions...in this case its lacquered....not polished like a shiny brass lamp or door handle....hence you may see some spots etc that fit the character.  The thin rolled nature of the brass gives a feel that's unique.  The frame, wheels, any load bearing under-body part are the usual diecast/zamack...offering a nice contrast.  No serial #'s on the undersides.  More pics...

Interesting about the serial number. I started noticing a sticker with a serial# on the last batches of Legacy engines and asked @Dave Olson about it. He said it was standard now. 

Compared to some of my old HO Toby Crowns of 60 years ago...

Incredible absence of any evidence of solder on the brass work!!  Even with resistance soldering I would find it hard to achieve this level of 'solderlessness'.  I'm in awe!  B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!

(Or was it all CA'd together?)

Mine on the way....painted/lettered.

jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle, jingle,........

Wow! Finally, 3rd Rail level detail with legacy features....sound, smoking whistle etc. Thank you Lionel!

MartyE posted:

Interesting about the serial number. I started noticing a sticker with a serial# on the last batches of Legacy engines and asked @Dave Olson about it. He said it was standard now. 

The serial number sticker is under the cab and the individual number is under the drop plate.

Dave Olson, thank you for taking a personal interest in making this project a success. Your showing interest in our Satisfaction is very evident. Taking time from your daily duties at Lionel, showing a genuine concern for our enjoyment with your involvement on this OGR Forum, is Well Appreciated.  At the April York meet, when we met at the Lionel booth, you asked me to Control this Locomotive with my IPhone, well, that was a nice gesture on your part, so, I ordered one of these engines, #3222.....Merry Christmas to You and your fellow workers at the best Toy Train Maker in the world, Lionel......

This looks exciting thanks!  Mine is on the way too... It will be a fun Christmas present for me (and the kids) 

Dave Olson posted:

MartyE posted:

Interesting about the serial number. I started noticing a sticker with a serial# on the last batches of Legacy engines and asked @Dave Olson about it. He said it was standard now. 

The serial number sticker is under the cab and the individual number is under the drop plate.

Thanks Dave. The  statement about it not being there kinda surprised me based on what you've said in the past. I for one like having a serial number on the locomotives. 

Dave Olson posted:

MartyE posted:

Interesting about the serial number. I started noticing a sticker with a serial# on the last batches of Legacy engines and asked @Dave Olson about it. He said it was standard now. 

The serial number sticker is under the cab and the individual number is under the drop plate.

Thanks. I was holding the loco carefully due to the brass and didn't flip it all over just yet.

Holy mackerel. Beautiful. Lionel has just kicked it up a notch with this offering. Hats off to those of you that ordered one. For me this will go down as the one that got away.

Let us know when you have a video ready of yours.

My hat is off to Lionel and the craftsmen and women  who created this loco!!

It is exceptionally neatly constructed with no excess solder joints !

A true work of art!

Enjoy them!!

Dave

Is it sold out; only available from Lionel?

Grampstrains posted:

daylight posted:

Is it sold out; only available from Lionel?

There are still two of the three variations  available on Lionel's website.  One painted and one unpainted.

Thank you

Fedex app says mine is on the truck heading to delivery at my farm now!

I LOVE LIONEL!  Merry Christmas to all your team and thanks for such a great train!

Has anyone posted a video of these running yet?

Looks like they are no longer listed on Lionel's site. Glad I was able to snag one last week. 

the fact that these were to be one time produced engines really added to desirability of this series.  I hope they continue this brass hybrid idea for really exclusive engines!

Super O Bob posted:

the fact that these were to be one time produced engines really added to desirability of this series.  I hope they continue this brass hybrid idea for really exclusive engines!

On the Ryan and Dave show they said there are definitely more in the works.

Mine was delivered today. First impression is that it is very light. Second, open the box carefully, because it is very light, mine shifted in the Styrofoam box. No damage, but a bit of a scare.

Detailing a far better than I thought, but then again it's a brass engine.

Lionel's BTO Built to Order is sort of like Sunset's method of sales where you order 7 months before the engine arrives.

Daniel's Trains on YT was very kind to upload a video of his painted lettered version. Again, I'm not a Santa Fe fan, but I'm blown away how much Lionel went the extra mile on this locomotive - the detail, the quality, the ROAD & NUMBER SPECIFIC RailSounds chip, everything.

I think Lionel has convinced me how potential this product line has and I can't wait to see what they do next. Hopefully some NYC/CNJ/B&O/C&O/East Coast prototypes...

Got mine today, was pleasantly surprised at the detail. Lionel has a winner with these!

Hey guys thanks for the videos.  Looks like Lionel has hit a home run.  I think it was wise of them to do this in house vs the dealer network as a test run on the Brass Hybrid concept.  I know others are having a hard time with that but a proof of concept is always better handled close to the core.  It paid off for Lionel I would say.

Wow! That is a real beauty! Sorry I missed out on these, was on the fence for a while but ultimately went with a B&O Light Mike (always loved the B&O Q class Mikes). I'm seriously looking forward to see what the next offering is. Hope this is a successful product line for Lionel, sure seems to be!

MartyE posted:

Hey guys thanks for the videos.  Looks like Lionel has hit a home run.  I think it was wise of them to do this in house vs the dealer network as a test run on the Brass Hybrid concept.  I know others are having a hard time with that but a proof of concept is always better handled close to the core.  It paid off for Lionel I would say.

Bet cutting out the dealer mark up made it a profitable item. Wonder how many they would have sold had it been a scale modern design ATSF Pacific or Hudson, which Lionel has never done.

BobbyD posted:

Bet cutting out the dealer mark up made it a profitable item. Wonder how many they would have sold had it been a scale modern design ATSF Pacific or Hudson, which Lionel has never done.

According to Dave and Ryan, more models are in the plan so you never know.

MartyE posted:

BobbyD posted:

Bet cutting out the dealer mark up made it a profitable item. Wonder how many they would have sold had it been a scale modern design ATSF Pacific or Hudson, which Lionel has never done.

According to Dave and Ryan, more models are in the plan so you never know.

Great news Marty. Not being a Mikado fan, and less of the old style engines with those big hump domes, these never entered our budget considerations for possible purchase. For those that did purchase them, they do seem to be well produced.

It better be profitable or they are in the wrong business...

Charlie

MarteE, many folks are receiving this nice new engine, because there are no more Orange Modules included in these Legacy Engines, would you put the directions on this thread. I think this information will help a lot of folks.  Thank you. 

leapinlarry posted:

MarteE, many folks are receiving this nice new engine, because there are no more Orange Modules included in these Legacy Engines, would you put the directions on this thread. I think this information will help a lot of folks.  Thank you. 

Here is the video @Dave Olson did a few months back.  It's very good.

Help.... Super excited to receive mine.  I put it on the track, programmed it, and when I try to get it going it doesn’t go anywhere and just starts blinking.  I have reset it to no avail.  Any suggestions?  Bummed on Christmas Eve

Ben 

banelson posted:

Help.... Super excited to receive mine.  I put it on the track, programmed it, and when I try to get it going it doesn’t go anywhere and just starts blinking.  I have reset it to no avail.  Any suggestions?  Bummed on Christmas Eve

 

Ben 

Send 'er in. Probably took a beating during shipping.