Hey Everybody- As you know, one of the membership benefits of the NSE is our annual membership car, which, should you choose to sell it, has proven to be quite the offset to the cost of membership. There have been a few questions about our 2022 membership car. Rest assured that no one has been missed and no cars have been lost in shipment. The reality is that since the major fire in the area as well as Covid and the associated shutdowns, Micro Trains Line has had a shortage of labor in their assembly department. Many of the shells have been decorated and are ready for assembly, and the process of affixing the etched metal parts have begun, but they simply are low on people to complete the tasks. Eric, Vicki, and all of MTL are very sorry for this very frustrating situation, and all of the NSE board apologizes on their behalf. They do have several production positions open, but the area has experienced a large outward migration since the fires and covid devastations hit. (if any of you want to apply, they certainly will consider you!). They are working diligently to complete the membership cars alongside their regular production, and you will receive your car. Sorry for the delay- PS- Not kidding about the job potential. Medford is consistently rated high in quality of living and semi retirement, and the job would be full time with benefits. Eric would appreciate your application.
Thanks for the update. I realized a few weeks ago that I hadn't received mine yet, and was going to contact the NSE to see if maybe it got lost in the mail or something. Now I don't have to.
Very understandable given the extraordinary circumstances of the past few years. There several other models held up as a result of issues incurred over the past 3 years. Apologies accepted, but not necessary.
Got the car in the mail a couple of days ago. Definitely not a 'runner' for me... so factory air is still inside mine. Most NSE/NSC releases are not prototypical for me and more so whimsical so I typically do not 'buy' most of them. If I get them as part of the subscription... they become a collectable. BTW... Thanks Micro-trains and NSC.
Got mine a few days ago. Thanks Micro Trains! I opened mine to inspect and admire it. To preserve the factory air, I make sure to hold it level and steady, and once I have the lid off, I carefully pour the factory air into a clean and unused surgical glove. Make sure to keep that glove upright! Once I'm done with the car, I carefully pour the air back into the plastic case, close it up, and good as new.