Special run NYC J3a Hudson - Would anybody be interested?

I might. At this point, I find the set loco most desirable. I don't know if a dealer would consider breaking up a set so what your proposing might be a good option.

However, these custom runs aren't offered at the preorder discount, correct?

I believe Steve Nelson's (MrMuffin) special run of NKP Berks were pre-order priced the same as the cataloged Berks.  Ditto his special run of ATSF F units.

Roller bearing side rods, PT tender.  I'm in.  Weathering by Harry Hieke???

superwarp1 posted:

  Weathering by Harry H????

NVisich posted:

Would you be interested if a dealer was to do a special run of the J3a hudson with the options you wanted?

In choosing options:

 

-Type of wheels: all boxpok (no mixing)

 

Would that require two different boiler fronts then? With and without holes?

Yes.

No class lights, all black, PT tender.!

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

Yes!

I will buy the cataloged Hudsons that have the class lights and  I would definitely be interested in a special run without them as well. 

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

Did you miss the model that Sunset/3rd Rail did of that NKP Hudson?

Hot Water posted:

Did you miss the model that Sunset/3rd Rail did of that NKP Hudson?

Sure did.  I'll have to check it out.  Thanks, Jack.

NVisich posted:

Would you be interested if a dealer was to do a special run of the J3a hudson with the options you wanted?

With all the talk of the J3a Hudson in the new Lionel catalog on this forum, it seems like there's something about each cataloged version that somebody has an issue with (class lights, wheel selection, boiler color, tender choice, etc).  A dealer would need a minimum of 25 units.  Nicholas Smith did the K4 special run last year with 25 units. Charlie at Nassau is doing the Western Maryland Challenger with 25 units. Mr. Muffins is also doing various runs on the RS11. I could see two different Hudson's being offered with regards to regular or PT tender.

In choosing options:

-All black, no white walls or white stripes.

-No class lights (since the cataloged version all have them)

-Type of wheels: all boxpok (no mixing)

-Dark grey boiler (No silver)

-Darken siderods

-Darken cylinder caps

-Optional tender: Regular or PT

Just trying to see who might be interested and what options you'd like to see.

 

(And the correct headlight, for goodness' sake!)

Maybe...12-wheel tender preferred - but I still want what they will never do (i.e. - truly new tooling) - the later "Worthington"/other differences version. 3rd Rail offered this years ago (I have it - bad tender lettering and all), but I would be tempted by a Lionel.

Still...I'd consider it.

BTW - here is my 5444 from which I removed the class lights. Easy, actually - unscrew the light castings, push the LED's into the front, out of sight, fill holes with Bondo, sand, touch up. There are a couple of missing bolt heads (these are not rivets). No disassembly required.

Hot Water posted:

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

Did you miss the model that Sunset/3rd Rail did of that NKP Hudson?

Weaver offered the NKP 4-6-4, Alco and Lima versions, in brass/TMCC/RS. Saw one on eBay a few days ago. Nice model; bit light - correctable. I did not know that 3rd did them.

A NYC Hudson is certainly not a good starting point for this loco, if that is what you are thinking.

D500 posted:

Hot Water posted:

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

Did you miss the model that Sunset/3rd Rail did of that NKP Hudson?

Weaver offered the NKP 4-6-4, Alco and Lima versions, in brass/TMCC/RS. Saw one on eBay a few days ago. Nice model; bit light - correctable. I did not know that 3rd did them.

OK, thanks for the correct, i.e. Weaver issued the NKP Hudson models and NOT Sunset/3rd Rail.

A NYC Hudson is certainly not a good starting point for this loco, if that is what you are thinking.

RickO posted:

superwarp1 posted:

  Weathering by Harry H????

 

Hurry Hieke, is that to your liking now

I’m In

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

Sandman...  i would walk over broken glass to order that too...  fantastic...  lets hope we get it with Legacy from a dealer...

Super O Bob posted:

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

Sandman...  i would walk over broken glass to order that too...  fantastic...  lets hope we get it with Legacy from a dealer...

That’s a far cry to get that locomotive in a special run....there isn’t a NYC central model in all of Lionel’s arsenal to come close ....Jack already mentioned this...they already fussing about marker lights....I could just see it now if they used existing tooling for that model......the gates of y’all know where would open up.......save that model for a brass hybrid....then ya have something.....at least give’em a chance to get it right...........Pat

Well yea, if we are dreaming that BIG.  obvious this would be best as a brass hybrid.  Lets hope for that...

I would be interested.

Brass hybrid would be fine if that gets it built. I would both preorder and prepay for this model.  Glad others like it, too. Some of you know guys/gals at Lionel - put a bug in their ear. 

Patrick's Trains is doing a special run of the J3A like the engine in the Pacemaker set.

Details in this thread,

https://ogrforum.com/...t-www-patstrains-com

I placed my pre-order this morning.  Thanks to Pat, I can buy the engine I want without worrying about problems with passenger cars.

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

If it helps, we also have the Lionchief Plus Version of this engine. Sure, its a bit different but nothing a few home modifications can't fix.

We announced this evening that Lionel will make this engine for MrMuffin'sTrains as described above. Specifically:

• All black, no white walls or white stripes
• No class lights
• All boxpok wheels
• Dark grey boiler – no silver
• Darkened siderods
• Darkened cylinder caps
• PT Tender, with water scoop steam effect
• Road # 5415

Preorder sales price of $1349.99 with the water scoop steam effect in the PT tender. If you'd like to preorder one at this price, the link is here.  

We also announced that we would sell the J3A out of the 1922050 Pacemaker Set for up to three customers. You can order the engine only here for a preorder price of $1259.99. 

Thanks

Rider Sandman posted:

It’s probably beyond the scope of a “special run” version, but I would preorder this Legacy Hudson in 4 milliseconds:

We tried to do this as a special run and talked with Lionel about it - it was just too different from the tooling they have.... We will keep our eyes open for another opportunity.... the brass version is a good idea... we have both of the Weaver versions in our collection - very nice....