04 February 2008

Docksider Locomotives Cancelled

Most of us "got into" trains (regardless of their size) because we like them. We like being around them and we like watching them run. Some people like to collect them because they enjoy looking them. Others collect them because they like operating them.

Back in 2001 we began a series of cars that compose the National Toy Train Museum Work Train. The though and some or most of the advertising said that if sales of the cars warranted it a locomotive would conclude the set in 2008. We have been offering a locomotive, a Lionel 0-6-0 tank engine, for sale since November 2007. Available in two sizes, "O" and "S" gauge, both are Lionel products.

Unfortunately, sales have been very disappointing, so disappointing that I had to cancel the production of the locomotives. We are beginning to notify, via US Mail, the few purchasers that their locomotive will not be delivered in late 2008.

I do want to thank all those who supported the NTTM Work train over the years. At some point I will look at another locomotive to offer but cannot say when this will happen.