What loco would you like Lionel to reissue as a LC+ locomotive?

Checking the archives, the SD-60 was cataloged in 2005 as a conventional engine with fan-driven smoke for $249.  It seems likely that the tooling must have been paid for for the SD-60.   I would be interested in a pair to run as a consist (like the FT ABA LC+).

An FT to match the NPC passenger cars.

I'd think a traditional-sized LC+ GG1 would be coming soon. Would really like to see F-3s done in LC+.

The 0-6-0T "Docksider" with the working electro coupler on both ends that the NW2 switcher had. This would make this one amazing engine. 

I would like to see a traditional Berkshire like the 736 as a LC+ loco.

Well, since I can't get it any other way how about a scale PRR T1.  That tooling has got to be somewhere.

Joe, a traditional Berkshire LC+ might be a big hit - good suggestion, I would buy one.

The Baby K4... And also place an eight wheel driver set under the casting to make a L1s.

Jon  

My obvious choices that come to mind first would be the SD60M, based on the ones made in the mid 90's, the N&W 746-style J, and the GS-4/2 Daylights. All of these engines have been away from the product line for awhile, and would add some forgotten spice to the line.

Mikado 4501 posted:

My obvious choices that come to mind first would be .........the N&W 746-style J, and the GS-4/2 Daylights. 

 

Totally agree. I was very disappointed that Lionel never did these engines (with some additional add-on detailing) in the LionMaster line. I'm sure as LC+ engines these traditional versions would be hot sellers.

I'll go in for an LC+ Polar Express and/or Berk jr at a similar price point to the LC+ hudson.  

I'd also like to see a 44 ton GE switcher and maybe a General type locomotive in LC+.  

Over all, I'm not really looking for any additional features in these engines.  I'm happy with the feature set currently offered in LC+  There are a few things I think could have been done better, or been designed better, but they work well enough as is.  

JGL

Great question. 

I'll echo Breezinup's suggestions above. GG-1s and F3s. Works for me! Extra points if the F3's were in B&O livery!

PRR semi-scale K4

The little ex K-Line Porter or Plymouth again with electro couplers on both ends would also be well received. 

Traditional S-2 turbine! 

Dear Lionel,

Kindly manufacture the following in LC+:

PA GG1 in multiple schemes ( as others have put forward )

UP 44 tonner in UP yellow with a big American flag on its side ( Lou Caponi inspired )

enjoy your trains...

There seems to be a fair level of support for a LC+ GG1.   I wonder why, with all the options available from a variety of manufactures.   What level of detail would be needed in a LC+ loco, and why another GG1?

Lionchiefmaster. 

As awful as a name as that is I want these larger articulated engines for my layout without needing tmcc or legacy control. Chances are if my layout is max 0-36 turnout I don't have anything more than a normal transformer hooked up for power. 

I would like to see the 2026 shell, 1666 steam chest, and a 6466 type tender paired with a 6 wheel motor, 4 wheel pilot, and 2 wheel trailing truck to make a midget 4-6-2. Some new tooling MIGHT be needed for the pilot, but otherwise it's a model I would buy.

The Hogwarts and Strasburg 0-8-0, The Polar Express Streamline diesel, 10th Anniversary PE LionChief, and the Hallmark Toymaker Santa Express  all with the more robust rounded motor.