Fantastic layout - on my bucket list to visit. I have a MTH PS2 1218. Had not seen the the Pilot Class A version before. It reveals just how detailed this new Class A is. Now I've got to sell it and get the Visionline 1218.
The Class A was just released and was built to order. Some dealers did makes spec buys. Charles Ro and Mr. Muffins Trains have extra Class A’s in stock. My dealer, Dixie Union Station is sold out. Not sure if that answered you questions but yes, you can find build to order products from the 2022 catalogs if you search hard.
Remember, Lionel offered 5 or 6 versions. The 1218 is bright and shiny and it the current excursion unit. I took the pre WWII offering so their where plenty to choose from with period specific tenders
What bothers me about some models is the the return crank barely moves like it’s supposed to in real life. It’s such an issue for that I will not buy models that have a “stiff” looking return crank just like this one has.
It’s a model and the trade off / limitation means adding feature like that would make the cost way over $2,500.00 so many of us accept these limitations.
The pilot model is gorgeous.my grandsons got excursion version.
It was a pleasure meeting you at highrailer meet.you are a swell guy
Thank you!!
Fantastic layout - on my bucket list to visit. I have a MTH PS2 1218. Had not seen the the Pilot Class A version before. It reveals just how detailed this new Class A is. Now I've got to sell it and get the Visionline 1218.
I purchased the 1210 and will look at the Pilot if available
Cool engine ....Awesome Layout !
Thanks, the layout is in a 12,500 square foot room in an old silk factory. The engines just came in from Lionel and exceeded expectations
@@kevinmartin9940 Very nice---where is this layout, and what is its name?
@@JohnnySoundSTL it’s the NJ HiRailers in Paterson, NJ. www.njhirailers.com
Awesome
I agree. Lionel hit a home run with this one.
Nice. Where is this club?
Paterson, Nj
I just look at the VisionLine section of the catalog, and I can find almost anything in there on youtube.
And your layout is brilliant. This locomotive looks right at home here.
The Class A was just released and was built to order. Some dealers did makes spec buys.
Charles Ro and Mr. Muffins Trains have extra Class A’s in stock. My dealer, Dixie Union Station is sold out. Not sure if that answered you questions but yes, you can find build to order products from the 2022 catalogs if you search hard.
Love everything about to except the tender.
Remember, Lionel offered 5 or 6 versions. The 1218 is bright and shiny and it the current excursion unit. I took the pre WWII offering so their where plenty to choose from with period specific tenders
@@kevinmartin9940 I know. I have 1218.
@@MrLunchHour2 I have 1210
What bothers me about some models is the the return crank barely moves like it’s supposed to in real life. It’s such an issue for that I will not buy models that have a “stiff” looking return crank just like this one has.
It’s a model and the trade off / limitation means adding feature like that would make the cost way over $2,500.00 so many of us accept these limitations.
@@kevinmartin9940 it’s such an easy fix though that cost $0…. ????
@@ICU306 I am missing something here, what crank and where does it go? I don’t seem to find anything like that on pictures I looked at
nj highrailers rule the rails
Thank you 😊