Proto 2000 is a Pain in the neck!!!

[Anonymous]

Try Trainworld - they always have some of the best deals on the continent. Super folks to deal with.

[Don Gibson]

QUOTE: Originally posted by RMax1

I wanted to buy a few E8/9 sets when they where released . I could only afford 2 sets and wanted 4. I got my 2 and the other 2 I was unable to get.. So now I'm out of luck unless I pay a premium or full list price. Basically their attitude is oh well. There was about a 2 week window of opportunity. So i got this bright idea. What if I could get a shell and use it on one of the units I already have or buy a less popular one. I'd have 1 and a half locomotives. (etc.etc.) - RMax

Dear 'What If':
If you buy 2 cheap and pay more for the rest, it averages out. Supposed you bought 2 at list and found 2 more at discount? Are two 'GOOD' engines, and 2 are 'BAD'?

You can buy a different road and paint them. it's a hobby.
You can wait for a re-run
You can buy used.
You can buy a different brand (but not recommended)

Over the years that's what most of us have done.