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The Athearn "Blue Box" kit -- isn't it sad that we have to specify that, now -- has been the base of the hobby, at least in HO, for more than thirty years. Quality has increased over time, with painting and printing that would have been unbelievable in the 1970's. Other manufacturers - MDC/Roundhouse, Atlas, Kadee, LBF -- have equalled or exceeded the quality and price, with additional variety of models, so the days of the Blue Box may be over soon, if Horizon doesn't figure out that they can't have it all to themselves. I've already received cancellation notices from several retailers who can no longer buy Athearn, or won't accede to Horizon's demands. Too bad they're killing an icon.
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