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"They are novelties - like the clear Lionel diesel shells of a few years back - and of not much use on my layout. Bachmann has a right to produce "gimmicks" to sell their products, if they so choose. And consumers have the right to purchase these "gimmicks" to collect, show support of their team or...later sell on e-Bay at exorbitant prices. (By later, I mean next week.)" They're obviously not marketed to the "prototypical" model railroader... that's why they're not sold through Bachmann's dealer network. But, if those sales add to Bachmann's bottom line... that makes it possible for them to devote more resources for increased detailing and features of other models... which is what every hobbyist wants. It might also stimulate interest in model railroading by all those diehard sports fans... especially in all those "sports bars" that are in every major city that has a major sports team. And, I can't think of a better way to catch the attention of adults and children, alike... than to have their "hometown sports team" represented by a train running around the track at a local train show. I just questioned the higher cost and uncertain durability and longevity of the motor for this particular set... though, from previous posts, it's a pretty good runner... but, requires modification for DCC.
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