QUOTE: MTH Standard Gauge models are beautifully made reproductions of the originals.
QUOTE: The fit and finish is (I hesitate to say this as it comes close to sacrelidge) far better than original Lionel, Ives or Flyer.
QUOTE: The paint jobs are fantastic. The finish on the 1134 from the National Limited locomotive looks like it is made out of glass as opposed to painted pot metal.
QUOTE: There is no question about the quality of these items.
QUOTE: The fit and finish on the newer items is, by the way, even better.
QUOTE: MTH stuff is just another pretty face. If all you want to do is have that look and run them without having to worry about their value, then they are for you. If you want nostalgia, guts, reliability, repairability, and something that will hold its value a little better, stick with vintage equipment. Prices are generally lower that vinatge equipment, but after all they are reproductions.
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