2009 Hallmark Christmas Offerings!

tinyurl.com/yc2b886

That is the link to a red Mikado. Says it is 3 3/4", I don't have a Marklin Mikado so I have to ask, is this close to Z scale?

Hobo Tim

Too big. A Mike is about 50' long (excluding the cab roof overhang), and that's 2.7 inches in Z scale. That said... that valve gear looks impressive, and surprisingly accurate (compared to the Marklin fantasy valve gear). Might be worth getting one to use it in a bash.

I've seen the ornaments in the store. THey appear to be closer to N scale.

The Chessie Northern repaint will be released next weekend with the full line.
(a special edition with limited quantity)

The Red Comet set could be useable for a garden railroad in other scales?

They would make nice items for your model friends. lol.

GWoodle wrote:

The Chessie Northern repaint will be released next weekend with the full line.
(a special edition with limited quantity)

Where are you seeing this set? I looked at the Hallmark website and can't find anything about it.

Alex

Tokyo, Japan

Alex,

Its out, I have one of the Cheesie repaints but, its seems to be closer to N scale than to Z Scale.

goobnav wrote:

Its out, I have one of the Cheesie repaints but, its seems to be closer to N scale than to Z Scale.

It's out of stock or out in the Hallmark Stores?
Can you post a photo?
I'm not really worried about the size... I just want to see the details.

Can't post a picture now, in TN and the train is back home in NC, I'll have to post when I get home tomorrow. I meant it was available at the stores, sorry for the confusion on that issue.

No worries. I look forward to seeing a photo. If it's something I might want, I'll ask my Mother to take a look for me... she likes shopping.

goobnav wrote:

This is a photo of ?
Is this the Chessie Northern?

www.hookedonhallmark.com/2001-Lionel-Train-6_p_5887.html

This is a 2001 version

www.hookedonhallmark.com/2009-Lionel-Chessie-COLORWAY-_p_30670.html

This is the 2009 Colorway version. In Hallmark speak, they may re-run an older ornament in different colors. This has been done before.
The Limited Edition means you may only find it at Hallmark card shops, not at any
store that may sell Hallmark cards. Your store may only have a few on hand.
A Colorway ornament can be priced higher/rarer than a "normal" ornament.
They are very nice items.

The Hallmark/Lionel series goes back to 1996. Since 2002 a third car has been added to the yearly "set". (they count steamer tenders as "cars", sold separately).
Hallmark also makes a "miniature" ornament smaller than Z.

Thanks for all this information. I was a bit confused and thinking some thing else.

I saw one yesterday and they look about 1/190 scale to me. Not even tempted to by it. Cheers, Jim CCRR:)