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As a teenager on a limited budget and with limited time for the hobby, I have alway found the Athearn blue-box and similar models to be excelent. Sure I have a few of the nicer new RTR models, but that is only because no one makes them in a cheaper form. I love kitbashing the cheaper kits but don't want to touch any of the expensive new RTR models. I think all these expensive RTR models are killing the hobby by forcing new modelers to shell out a fortune or build everything from craftsman kits. The blue-boxes fill the perfect niche, they are cheap and easy to build for begginers, great starting points for kitbashing, and they look good and run well. <br /> <br />These kits are easy but fun for everyone and give begginers the perfect opportunity to practice and learn while maintaining an interest in the hobby. I only wi***here were more of the new engines and cars in blue-boxes (how about an AC6000 or an affordable SD70?)
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