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The Mane Lineby Dennis Leon Clad RM 10430By now, I’m sure most of the residents of Lionelvillehave heard the news that Lionel will close their U.S. plantand move all manufacturing to the Orient. Rather thangetting caught up in the turmoil over this business decisionmade by Lionel’s owners, let’s look at how it might affectLionel purists.Lionel operators, get ready for a tidal wave of Lionelproducts to reach our shores. I would look for this tohappen about a year after overseas production begins. TheYork meet will once again become a must-attend eventfor those who want to take advantage of the “Noah’sFlood” of bargains awaiting collectors who visit all theHalls. If the move of our beloved Lionel doesn’t push thered, white and blue patriot buttons of every red-bloodedAmerican Lionel collector and revive a coma-inducedcollector market, well — nothing ever will.I think this overseas venture to China is the best thingthat could ever happen to breathe life into the made-in-America MPC, Fundimensions, and LTI-era Lionel trains.Look for all the promotional sets and advertising carsmade during the modern era to become the first AmericanLionel toys that attract and hold collector interest duringa wave of renewed interest. Even the built-with-Americanpride9200, 9700 and 9400 series boxcars will gain a newfollowing of Lionel patriots.I would be remiss not to mention the wonderfulcollector sets of the MPC era. Be sure to display withpride such train sets as the Royal, Mid Atlantic, andContinental Limited in your train room — all made inAmerica. When it comes to class and style, let’s not forgetthose great SD-40 sets with their “Standard O” rollingstock made in Michigan during Lionel’s LTI era. Formade-in-America patriots, there’s no reason to be sad.They can look back at the 30-year legacy of made-in-Michigan trains thatLionel has produced, smilewith pride and know thatthey own the very best.Clear the Tracksfor aHigh-ballingFreight!Heads up, Lionellimited set collectors,because a special train setis fast approaching astation near you. The QVCTV show, “TrainCollectors Junction,”hosted by Lionel salesmanextraordinaire, J. DonReece, will present an4The Lion Roars April, 2001
exclusive limited edition Lionel set. The “Santa Fe ShellTank Car Set” is a complete ready-to-run set that includesa certificate of authenticity and is limited to only 500sets.Heading up this must-own train set is a heavyweightHudson Jr. locomotive. This powerful, die-cast Lionelmasterpiece comes equipped with — are you ready forthis — operating headlight, whistle, sound, and puffingsmoke. Its consist will knock your stocks off. The threeShell O-gauge single dome tank cars are decorated in abreathtaking silver and red paint scheme. Each car is atop-of-the-line tanker complete with all the collectorfeatures like metal catwalks, handrails, wheels, axles, anddie-cast trucks. Bringing up the rear of this got-to-owntrain is a red SP-type caboose.The show is scheduled to be on the air in May, but atthe time of this writing the day and show time was notavailable. J. Don told me that the day and time info willbe posted on the Lionel web site at as soon as it’s available. Like the first two Lionel QVCsets, I fully expect this assemblage to sell out the night ofthe show. Be sure to mark your calendar.Imagery courtesy of Lionel LLC5The Lion Roars April, 2001
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