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The Most "American" of All Locomotives
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<p>[quote user="Voyager"]</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">A common thread in this discussion is that few 4-4-0 models have been produced, because the market is too small to cover investment costs. <span> </span>There is probably some truth to that view.<span> </span>Big firms largely focus on well established markets and bring out products for which the demand is clearly demonstrated, though that often means competing for a limited market share with others. <br></span></p><p><span style="color: black;"></span>[/quote] </p><p>... and that´s exactly why we see UP 9000 from both MTH and BLI, GG1 from Trix and BLI, the 4th version of USRA locos etc.</p><p>It takes a good dose of entrepreneurial spirit to develop a market for a new product. But if you only think in single production batches and short term profits, than you just invest into seemingly secure businesses. <br></p>
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