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Charles Roro SSUPPLUPPL Y CCOMPOMP AANYNY 662 CROSS STREET, P.O CCharlesharles RRoo SSUPPLUPPL Y CCOMPOMP AANYNY 662 CROSS STREET, P.O. BOX 100 MALDEN, MA 02148 2014 LIONEL SPRING PRICE GUIDE WORLD’S LARGEST LIONEL DEALER NEW 2014 LIONEL CATALOGS Dear Valued Customer, Lionel has released three new catalogs: • 2014 “Ready To Run” • Lionel 2014 Signature Edition • 2014 American Flyer S Gauge These catalogues containing many new exciting items so please take time to read each catalogue in detail. Whether you are a collector, a runner or just want that perfect gift, there is something for everyone. NEW ORDERING PROCEDURES FROM LIONEL You should be aware that Lionel has changed some of their ordering procedures. As you can see in this price guide, some items are marked (BTO). This means “Built-To-Order.” Lionel expects us to order by May 24th and they will build to the quantity we order. So what does this mean for you - it means you should order these items by May 20th so we can include your order with ours. There is no reason not to preorder - you get early buy pricing and we don’t charge your credit card until it ships. We will be ordering a few extras but they will go fast so if you miss the ordering deadline give us a call and we will let you know at that time if we can supply the item. ORDER NOW FOR BEST PRICING You can call in your order or order on line. Remember - order now to get the early buy prices. If you order now, we do not charge your credit card until the order ships so take advantage of the Early Buy pricing and “lock-in” delivery of the product. YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR YOUR ORDER UNTIL IT SHIPS When reading the catalogs, please remember there are some “misprints” in the catalogs - some item numbers and retail prices are incorrect. Please use the item number in this price guide when ordering. There will be a Christmas Catalog in June. Please provive We look forward to hearing from you. us with your email Happy Railroading! address to receive info on special sales and new releases. TOLL FREE FOR ORDERS ONLY 1-800-225-4424 F 1-800-225-4425 F FAX 1-800-287-0090 2 CHARLES RO SUPPLY COMPANY COMPLETE READY TO RUN TRAIN SETS TRANSFORMER CONTROLLED EARLY BUY REG PRICE TM BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 LionChief L30181 Canadian Pacific FT Passenger Set (RS) $316.95 $329.95 LIONEL L30195 Grand Central Express Pass. Set (RS) SALE 269.95 L30211 BNSF GP38 Maxi Stack Freight Set (RS) 316.95 329.95 R e mote Control System L29695 BNSF Trailer Train Maxi-Stack Pair 86.95 LionChief is the latest innovation in remote L37161 BNSF Container (4 Pack) 29.95 technology offering advanced controls, sounds & ease of opera - L30217 SP "Black Widow" FT Freight Set (RS) 316.95 329.95 tion. 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L712004 Philadelphia Phillies™ Berkshire Set SALE 199.95 EARLY BUY REG PRICE REMOTE CONTROL TRAIN SETS BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L712008 Chicago Cubs™ Berkshire Set SALE 199.95 L30162 Thomas & Friends™ Christmas Remote Set $144.95 $149.95 L7120EA1R2L Y BUBYo s tRoEnG PRReICdE Sox™ Berkshire Set SALE 199.95 BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L30190 Thomas & Friends™ Remote Set 144.95 149.95 L712016 Yankees™/Mets™ Subway Series™ Set Ltd SALE 199.95 L30183 Lionel 2-4-6 Scout Remote Set 144.95 149.95 TX328 Dale Earnhardt® #3 NASCAR Set SALE 139.95 L 3 0 2 0 6 Area 51 Remote RS-3 Remote Set 179.95 189.95 T8828 Dale Earnhardt Jr.® #88 NASCAR Set SALE 139.95 L30207 Santa Fe RS-3 Scout Freight Set 144.95 149.95 T1428 Tony Stewart® #14 NASCAR Set SALE 139.95 L 3 0 214 Peanuts® Halloween 2-4-2 Remote Set 214.95 224.95 T1828 Kyle Busch® #18 NASCAR Set SALE 139.95 L 3 0 2 1 8 Polar Express Remote Set 288.95 299.95 T2428 Jeff Gordan® #24 NASCAR Set SALE 139.95 L 3 0 2 21 Diesel Remote Set 144.95 149.95 T4828 Jimmie Johnson® #48 NASCAR Set SALE 139.95 L30222 Percy Remote Set 144.95 149.95 EARLY BUY REG PRICE TRAIN SET EXPANSION SETS BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L30223 James Remote Set 144.95 149.95 EARLY BUY REG PRICE L259BE4F2O RE 6/3W0/1e4 s t AeFrTnER F 6r/3e0i/g14 ht Expansion Pack $111.95 $116.95 L30233 Pennsylvania Flyer Remote Set 179.95 189.95 L30111 Pullman Pass. Expansion Pack (3 Cars) 111.95 116.95 L81031 Dinosaur Diesel LionChief Set Oct 129.95 134.95 L30112 Eastern Freight Expansion Pack (3 Cars) 111.95 116.95 L81101 Remote Polar w/10th Anniv. Deco June 288.95 299.95 L30135 Scout Freight Expansion Pack (3 Cars) 82.95 86.95 L81259 Pennsy 0-8-0 “Broadway Ltd” Set Oct 269.95 279.95 O GAUGE DEALER EXCLUSIVE TRAIN SETS L81263 CNJ Passenger LionChief Set Dec 269.95 279.95 EARLY BUY REG PRICE L81264 Western Union LionChief General Set Nov 269.95 279.95 TRANSFORMER CONTROLLED BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L81021 Boston & Maine Paul Revere GP-9 Set Nov $349.95 $374.95 L81266 Amtrak LionChief Freight Set Nov 314.95 329.95 L81023 Jersey Central Yard Boss 0-4-0 Set Nov 359.95 374.95 L81279 "Albert Hall" LionChief 4-6-0 Euro Set Nov 288.95 299.95 L81025 Pocono Berkshire Set Nov 344.95 359.95 L81286 Lionel Junction "Little Steam" LionChief Set Nov 129.95 134.95 L81287 Lionel Junction UP LionChief Set Nov 129.95 134.95 L81028 Marquette Freight GP38 Set Oct 309.95 324.95 L81288 Pet Shop Diesel LionChief Set Oct 129.95 134.95 L81029 C&NW Windy City GP38 Set Oct 289.95 299.95 L81475 DC Comics Batman Subway Set Nov 251.95 264.95 L81030 Union Pacific Gold Coast 0-8-0 Flyer Set Sept 309.95 324.95 L81479 Batman M7 Add-On Pair Aug 99.95 Order STILL ONLY Today! $9.00 SHIPPING FOR TRAIN SETS TM EARLY BUY REG PRICE THE POLAR EXPRESS BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L31960 The Polar Express™ Set (Whistle) $239.95 $279.95 L30184 Polar Express Steam Freight Set (Whistle) 219.95 279.95 L30218 Polar Express O Gauge Remote Set 288.95 299.95 L81101 Remote Polar w/10th Anniv. Deco June 288.95 299.95 L36847 Polar Express Steam TrainSounds Tender 94.95 L25134 Polar Express Diner 50.95 L25135 Polar Express Baggage Car 50.95 L25186 Polar Express Chocolate Car 50.95 L28425 Polar Express Elf Hand Car 82.95 THOMAS & FRIENDS EARLY BUY REG PRICE BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L35130 Polar Express Disappearing Hobo Car 54.95 L18771 Percy Engine w/Remote System $99.95 $109.95 L36875 Polar Express Coach w/Announcement 94.95 L18774 James Engine w/Remote System 99.95 109.95 L14273 Polar Express Add-On Figures (4) 22.95 L18775 Diesel Engine w/Remote System 99.95 109.95 L24203 Polar Express Original Figures (4) 22.95 L26446 Thomas & Friends™ Christmas Troublesome Trucks 2 Pk. 50.95 L24251 Polar Express Caribou Animal Pack 19.95 L30012 Thomas & Friends™ Expansion Pack (4 Cars) 99.95 109.95 L24252 Polar Express Wolves & Rabbits Animal Pack 19.95 L30141 Sodor Tank & Wagon Expansion Pack (4 Cars) 99.95 109.95 L16853 Polar Express Diorama 16.95 L30162 Thomas & Friends™ Christmas Remote Set 144.95 149.95 L37829 Polar Express Station Platform 29.95 L30190 Thomas & Friends™ Remote Set 144.95 149.95 L37837 Polar Express Straight Tunnel 79.95 L30191 Sodar Work Train 3 Pack 64.95 L30221 Diesel Remote Set 144.95 149.95 ‘O’ SCALE L30222 Percy Remote Set 144.95 149.95 L11450 Polar Exp. Scale Berkshire Gold (BTO) Dec $1054.95 $1079.95 L30223 James Remote Set 144.95 149.95 L25795 Polar Express Scale Gold Coach Dec 154.95 L81331 Iron Arry Remote Locomotive Oct 99.95 109.95 L25796 Polar Express Scale Gold Observation Dec 154.95 L81332 Iron Bert Remote Locomotive Oct 99.95 109.95 L11451 Polar Exp. Scale Berkshire (Black) (BTO) Dec 1019.95 1049.95 L81423 Sodor Coal and Scrap Cars 2 Pack June 50.95 L25576 Polar Express Scale Observation Nov 151.95 L81424 Sodor Crane & Work Caboose 2 Pack June 50.95 L25586 Polar Express Scale Heavyweight Baggage Car 151.95 L37955 Sodor Station Platform 28.95 L25598 Polar Express Scale Combination Car 151.95 L37989 Sodor Shipping Co. Train Shed 46.95 L25630 Polar Express Scale Diner Car 151.95 (L) = Legacy (C) = Conventional (CC) = Command Control (RS) = RailSounds L81945 Polar Express Scale Coach Nov 151.95 2 TOLL FREE FOR ORDERS ONLY 1-800-225-4424 F 1-800-225-4425 F FAX 1-800-287-0090 CHARLES RO SUPPLY COMPANY 3 EARLY BUY REG PRICE SCALE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVES BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L34676 Pennsylvania Centipede Single Unit (L) $799.95 LIONEL VISION BIG BOY L34677 Seaboard Centipede Single Unit (L) 799.95 L34680 N de M Centipede Single Unit (L) 799.95 L34701 Pennsylvania RF-16 AA Set (L) SALE 439.95 L34704 Pennsy RF-16 Powered B-Unit (L) SALE 249.95 L34705 Pennsy RF-16 Non-Pwrd B-Unit SALE 149.95 L34775 N&W #6106 Non-Powered SD40-2 SALE 159.95 EARLY BUY REG PRICE VISION LINE BIG BOY LOCOMOTIVES BEFORE 6/30/14 AFTER 6/30/14 L38405 CSX Heritage Chessie #8451 AC6000 (L) SALE 329.95 L11434 Union Pacific Big Boy #4006 (BTO) Dec $1949.95 $1999.95 L38406 CSX Heritage Chessie #2659 AC6000 (L) SALE 329.95 L11435 Union Pacific Big Boy #4018 (BTO) Dec 1949.95 1999.95 L38410 CSX Heritage Clinchfield #3620 AC6000 (L) SALE 329.95 L11436 Union Pacific Big Boy #4005 (BTO) Dec 1949.95 1999.95 L38563 B&O RF-16 AA Set (L) SALE 439.95 L11437 Union Pacific Big Boy #4014 (BTO) Dec 1949.95 1999.95 L38566 B&O RF-16 Powered B-Unit (L) SALE 249.95 L11438 Union Pacific Big Boy #4017 (BTO) Dec 1949.95 1999.95 L38567 B&O RF-16 Non-Powered B-Unit SALE 159.95 L11448 Union Pacific Big Boy #4012 (BTO) Dec 1949.95 1999.95 L38568 NYC RF-16 AA Set (L) SALE 439.95 L11449 Union Pacific Big Boy #4004 (BTO) Dec 1949.95 1999.95 L38571 NYC RF-16 Powered B-Unit (L) SALE 249.95 L81142 PFE UP/SP SS Reefer w/Frt.
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