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Manufacturers seem to skimp on research, and many times don't bother to ask outside their firms for help. A while ago Life Like Canada (Canadian Hobbycraft) had ads about their upcoming RS-18 diesels (Canadian versions of the ALCo RS-11's) telling everyone that they would be the most prototypically accurate models ever produced! That claim was quickly shot down when they finally came out, and some of their goofs were real simple ones that did not take a lot of research, like having the horns on the cab pointed the wrong way on the CP version, including the bell on the short hood for the same road, who placed the bell on the frame, etc., etc. To make it worse these engines were the most expensive ones ever produced for Canadian roads - list price of around $200.00. So now anyone takes any of their claims with a grain of salt. It's a shame too, because there are historical groups all around with tons of research material for most major railways, and would no doubt be willing to assist in checking for accuracy. I think the firms are too secretive, and don't want it generally known when they are planning models so keep their research in house, much to their detriment. Bob Boudreau
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