--- In [email protected], "Mark Mugnai" <mugnai@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> I'll second that; especially the "Pricey" part.
>
> Does it bother anyone else that we're looking at $900 steamers,$400
> diesels,$200 dummies, and $80 cars?
>
> These are, after all, geared toward the "toy train" market as much, if not
> more than, the scale field. If we scalers want one, we're basically paying
> (top dollar) for a starting point, from which we must then find and purchase
> additional items just to bring it up to an Athearn "Blue Box" standard.
>
> I thought the idea of taking our manufacturing abroad was to make things more
> affordable, as "it costs too much to make things in the USA anymore"....
>
> Mind you, if there's a market for these expensive toys, then that's great,
> but I for one just don't get it....
>
> Mark in Oregon
>
You might be surprised if you look around. The following is a quick sample.
MSRP based on current listings...
AM "USRA" 4-6-2 DC Scale, $379.95, AC "sound" $425.95
AM ATSF 4-8-4 DC Scale, $429.95, AC "sound" $499.95
SHS B&O 2-8-0 A/F wheels DC, 449.95, DCC or Locomatic Sound: $599.95
River Raisin brass USRA 0-6-0 DC Scale Painted & Lettered: $1499.00
River Raisin brass SP 2-8-2 DC Scale Painted & Lettered: $2299.00
Lionel Y3a 2-8-8-2 AC Legacy TMCC Sound and Control: $999.99
Diesel comparisons fare a little better.
SHS SW9 AC/DC/DCC $199.95 to 299.95, depending on sound and control options
AM SD60 Scale DC no sound, $219.95 AC A/F compatible, no sound $249.95
Lionel SD70ACe AC Legacy TMCC sound and control $479.95
Rich G(ajnak)
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