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I am not terribly bothered by duplicate car numbers, as I can disguise them fairly easily, by spacing them apart, or using them in different trains, depending on the circumstances.  I do not use a car card system, though, so this may skew my opinion slightly.I do, however, appreciate manufacturers that offer packages of multiple cars of a particular type that do carry different numbers on each car.  I've purchased several sets of Athearn reefers and coal hoppers packaged in this manner.  They come in a six pack and have different numbers on each car.  I like this idea for two reasons.  First, the numbers are different, so I don't have to put any special emphasis on the order in which I run them.  Second, this method of packaging seems much more economical to me.  I can build up my rolling stock collection more affordably (and more rapidly) by purchasing these six packs than by making purchases of individual cars.I would encourage other manufacturers to offer similar packaging for their products.  I know there were a few manufacturers named in this thread that are doing things like that, or at least having numerous numbers available for each model.  I know Walthers/Proto offer two different numbers for each of many of their models, but this is far too few choices, especially for those who use a car card system. -Joe
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