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The Most "American" of All Locomotives
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<p> I have the feeling that the hobby of model railroading is much wider spread in German than in the US, relative to the size of the population. It is a very well accepted hobby, and even leading politicians "confess" to get their relaxation from "playing" with trains. Mainstream model railroading activities center around Deutsche Bahn (German Railway) or Deutsche Reichsbahn (formerly the East German Railway). Other than really exotic types, there is hardly a gap in the locomotive roster. If it weren´t for the prices of that stuff, Germany could be called a model railroader´s heaven... [:D]</p><p>In the US, I gather, railroads play only a very small role in public awareness and that may reflect into the hobby as well. Take out the German stuff in the Walther´s Reference book and it will be only half the volume!</p><p>So, how do I get a decent looking and running 4-4-0 ? Change the period to 1900 and buy the Bachmann Spectrum Ma&Pa 4-4-0? Btw, one would think that this loco has a smaller market potential than the "General" or the "Reno" etc. <br></p>
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