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You still have cheaper alternatives out there.Athearn is still producing the old blue box.Atlas is releasing thier Trainline.Bachmann has some decent standard line locos showing upYou dont have to have the costliest and the best to have fun in model railroading.If I want something considered high end I wait and see if I can find it at a cheaper price.If I miss out oh well.Ebay is the best place to find good deals on OOP stuff some at half MSRP.I also have a great LHS,I have known the owner for years.I dont understand the inflated prices on some of this stuff either.But the companys have to make a buck to survive.Athearn,while not the most detailed offer good value to the consumer.Those athearn units with the new hex drive are really quiet.I have replaced most of the older motors in my blue box stuff with the hex drives.Really makes a difference.And those motors will last a long time.Wether its a Kato or a Bachmann toy the thing to remember is have fun.This is a hobby,enjoy it within your means,Dan
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