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This is the Best Lionel Catalog I have seen in years!

RT Rusty TraqueOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by John Korling:
Originally Posted by Jumijo:
Originally Posted by KOOLjock1:

I think the 4-wheel cars are a throw-back to the 30's, in an attempt to suck in a younger, less dextrous demo.

 

Jon

 

I would think the Thomas-type 4-wheeled cars would be a better choice than slapping euro wheels on a North American style freight car. 

 

I think it's also a throwback to the short-lived, early MPC Mini-Max boxcars and to a lesser extent, the plastic Marx 2-axle cars (although Marx did make an attempt to simulate a 4-wheel truck design with the molded in trucks/fake wheels).

Don't foget the 4-wheel Marx 6" tin meatloaves during the days of yore. 

 

These sets are targeting the same market that buys the various wooden trains.  Small trains for small kids.  Most kids that get these wouldn't care if it's got 4 or 8 wheels.

 

Rusty

 

 

PATSTRAINSPATSTRAINSOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR
Originally Posted by Rusty Traque:
Originally Posted by John Korling:
Originally Posted by Jumijo:
Originally Posted by KOOLjock1:

I think the 4-wheel cars are a throw-back to the 30's, in an attempt to suck in a younger, less dextrous demo.

 

Jon

 

I would think the Thomas-type 4-wheeled cars would be a better choice than slapping euro wheels on a North American style freight car. 

 

I think it's also a throwback to the short-lived, early MPC Mini-Max boxcars and to a lesser extent, the plastic Marx 2-axle cars (although Marx did make an attempt to simulate a 4-wheel truck design with the molded in trucks/fake wheels).

Don't foget the 4-wheel Marx 6" tin meatloaves during the days of yore. 

 

These sets are targeting the same market that buys the various wooden trains.  Small trains for small kids.  Most kids that get these wouldn't care if it's got 4 or 8 wheels.

 

Rusty

 

 

I have to agree with Rusty,

These sets are marked towards children and not operators or collectors.

Thanks

Pat

WWW.PATSTRAINS.COM

Larry NealLarry NealOGR Forum Member
Originally Posted by Charlienassau:

Has Lionel quit making signals? They are apparently upgrading Fastrack with more curves, switches and such, but where are the signals? 

 

They had nice semaphore and position light signals a few years back, but they have disappeared and are hard to come by. Since MTH has cut back on their signals, I thought Lionel would bring these back.

 

Stay tuned.....2015 Assory. Catalog

Since you helped with this catalog - any sneak peeks? Will that be released late 2014 or winter 2015?

paulppaulpOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Pat, You are probably right about the cost. When I first got the last ones I did notice how cheaply made the tractors are.

 

And when you compare the cost of the piggy back set at $99.99 and you get 2 trailers and the flat car. I'm sorry I can not see where the tractor compares in price to another trailer & standard O flat car for $10 less.

 

PATSTRAINSPATSTRAINSOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR
Thanks, I though it was just me.
Pat
WWW.PATSTRAINS.COM
Originally Posted by paulp:

Pat, You are probably right about the cost. When I first got the last ones I did notice how cheaply made the tractors are.

 

And when you compare the cost of the piggy back set at $99.99 and you get 2 trailers and the flat car. I'm sorry I can not see where the tractor compares in price to another trailer & standard O flat car for $10 less.

 

 

PATSTRAINSPATSTRAINSOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBERFORUM SPONSOR

Hey, Guys

We have most of the new catalog up on our Pre-order section with pictures and we offer some of the best customer service in the industry. When you call our store you can talk to me not a sales person who knows nothing about trains.

Thanks for all your orders.

Pat

WWW.PATSTRAINS.COM

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PATRICK'S TRAINS

142 29TH STREET

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