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This is pretty much what the guy in my LHS told me last time I was in there - whether it's true or not I don't know. Have to hope that Athearn do continue with the blue box kits, as they're a superb way of encouraging new modellers - they look good, run well, don't cost megabucks, and only need a little careful work in fitting and painting handrails to complete. Luckily, I'm only short of two or three more Athearn locos to complete the lash-ups I have - need a powered SD40-2, probably in BN livery, and something to run with an SP U33C - maybe an SD40T-2 if I can find one! <br /> <br />The other thing I was told by my LHS is that the dummy locos are to be discontinued. if so, this is a great shame - they were very handy for people operating cab units (F7s, C-Liners, etc) as they could be used to allow the loco to reverse when operating on an end-to-end layout. I've tried using two powered locos but they tend to become detached over the uncoupling magnets!
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