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I don't have any brass anymore; it didn't run that well, had to be painted and was very delicate. And very beautiful. The quality of the newer, unfortunately, "made in China", releases from Life-Like Proto 1000/2000, Spectrum and Genesis are very affordable alternatives. Compare brass from 10 yrs ago (that is painted) with Proto2000 or the like, and you'd be hardpressed, at least without a magnifying glass to tell them apart except that the brass wouldn't often be as nice. I intentionally didn't mention Broadway since I think their stuff is first class but way overpriced. They do make some unique steam PRR locos essentially unavailable from anywhere else (except very limited run brass), so if you gotta have something specific, you've got a source. I don't know why anyone would step up to their price for their new E8s when Proto2000 is available in many roadnames & schemes. There always will be brass for those who can afford it, have only one hobby or don't fear divorce. Model railroaders vote with their check books like in anything else. Why do discussions like this become hostile? Buy what you want!
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