The hits keep coming from METCA

Same for me.  I got my order in already.

Love the G5! I might consider that. I like the B&A GP7 too. 

Its too bad you didn't do a little research. If you chose the PRR G4 Class #7124 the Belpaire Boiler is not as pronounced

Unlike the PRR G5 #5741

Which is at the RR museum of PA that has a prominent Belpaire Boiler as well as the Air tank on the front. Maybe METCA can make some number changes.

BTW I am not aware of any O gauge/O scale PRR G4 class locomotive made.

I didn't realize Lionel made a Legacy G5 model.  I'm assuming its just the generic 4-6-0 model from the most recent catalog painted in the Pennsy G5 fashion?  I would love it if Lionel did a Long Island G5s! 

@A.J. posted:

I didn't realize Lionel made a Legacy G5 model.  I'm assuming its just the generic 4-6-0 model from the most recent catalog painted in the Pennsy G5 fashion?  I would love it if Lionel did a Long Island G5s! 

They don' t. Thats a NYC F12e.  May as well put a high mount headlight on a hudson and call it a K4 lol!!

Not unlike the recent H10. Which is really an H9 . Which is really a NYC consolidation with a Bel Paire firebox.

But hey...it's Lionel. Lionel means "close enough" in Swahili...lol!

PRRHorseshoe - I did my research. I saw the picture and liked it! Research complete.

I don't think the air tank, extra or missing rivets, or middle rail in my layout will detract from my enjoyment.

Paul - it's still supposed to be about fun - Licata

Paul,

Hope you are well. Thanks for posting this thread. I liked the engine so much that I put a deposit on one. That cheapskate STUart (you know who I'm talking about) refused to give me any additional discounts.   

Erol

Paul, great stuff. The special runs are becoming my favorite part of each catalog. 

"Stu" at METCA reminds me of the late but great "Lou Caponi" at LCCA, both creating train products which quickly find an appreciative audience, keep up your good work.

Even squinting doesn’t make it look like a G5’s!  No Belpaire firebox is just for starters...

Jon  

Anyone that wants one has about 24 hours to get their reservation in.

Stu

@NOT LionelLLC posted:

Anyone that wants one has about 24 hours to get their reservation in.

Stu

Stu:

Just ordered mine. Thanks for the reminder!

Pat

Ordered mine too!

Mark

OK, I was on the fence, but I bit for it and put down a deposit.

I can’t quite understand the excitement when Lionel decides to offer a New York Central Ten-Wheeler (which is a very nice model – I have one) that is inaccurate in a PRR paint scheme. MTH made an accurate PRR G-5s twenty years ago and has produced PS-1, PS-2 and PS-3 versions. This one is an old PS-1 that looks and still runs a lot like the real thing. The newer ones have slightly improved detail.

MELGAR

@A.J. posted:

I didn't realize Lionel made a Legacy G5 model.  I'm assuming its just the generic 4-6-0 model from the most recent catalog painted in the Pennsy G5 fashion?  I would love it if Lionel did a Long Island G5s! 

MTH offered the LIRR G-5s in PS-2 and PS-3.

MELGAR

I just got a bill for the balance on this one.  Does that mean they're ready to ship these?

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I just got a bill for the balance on this one.  Does that mean they're ready to ship these?

Hi John,

As mentioned in the invoice for the balance request; "The engines are arriving soon."

We're getting ready to ship these.

Stu

I guess I better pay the invoice then!

I just paid my invoice.  I don’t believe they are ready to ship yet. It just said they are coming soon. Probably on the water.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

I guess I better pay the invoice then!

John:

LOL. Me too.

Pat

Wow! The Lionel G5 4-6-0 looks great!  I assume the new GP7 is the BAR Spirit of 1776?  I just put my order in for the BAR GP7.

Keep those Lionel legacy locomotives coming!

I have the PS3 version of the MTH G5.  Great runner!

I couldn’t find the link to the Lionel Legacy GS 4-6-0 on he METCA website. Can someone post a link?

I’m sure this will be a great runner with the Lionel Legacy system z

@Madockawando posted:

I couldn’t find the link to the Lionel Legacy GS 4-6-0 on he METCA website. Can someone post a link?

I’m sure this will be a great runner with the Lionel Legacy system z

It's on the Past Cars page.

Since all the units being made are already reserved, we consider it sold out, even though it hasn't yet been delivered.

Stu

@NOT LionelLLC posted:

It's on the Past Cars page.

Since all the units being made are already reserved, we consider it sold out, even though it hasn't yet been delivered.

Stu

Thanks Stu. I’m not surprised it’s sold out but I did manage to grab one of the Lionel Legacy BAR Spirit of 1776 GP7s.

@NOT LionelLLC posted:

It's on the Past Cars page.

Since all the units being made are already reserved, we consider it sold out, even though it hasn't yet been delivered.

Stu

Stu,

If you come across one of your Susquehanna C420's I would be a buyer!

Thanks

Steve

As METCA has shown time and time again, it's not about what it prototypical, it is about what will sell. 

In that regard METCA continues to hit home runs.  Stu and crew has done a brilliant job with these small run productions.  Keep them coming even they aren't from the right manufacturer and have the wrong number of rails.   (Inside joke)

@GG1 4877 posted:

As METCA has shown time and time again, it's not about what it prototypical, it is about what will sell.

Stuff on my RR has to look good first, then I worry about prototypical.

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Stuff on my RR has to look good first, then I worry about prototypical.

That’s fairly close to my philosophy for locomotives:

- Look good!

- Run well!!

@gunrunnerjohn posted:

Stuff on my RR has to look good first, then I worry about prototypical.

I can agree with that too. I don't think I would mind running something from 1980's when I'm supposed to be in the late 1940's. Of course one needs a layout built first to begin adhering to the rules one sets.

@Dave NYC Hudson PRR K4 posted:

I can agree with that too. I don't think I would mind running something from 1980's when I'm supposed to be in the late 1940's. Of course one needs a layout built first to begin adhering to the rules one sets.

I finally have that one covered.   Took a long time, and I'm far from complete, but at least I can run some trains.