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<p>Paul3, Ive learned to use what I can get to in this hobby. Because of this, I stay away from junk. I dont care about the cost and I dont care if one offers or the other does not.</p><p>I pick on the Blueline because I am full DCC and recently converted my Computer to control the engines with programming or remote control. Blueline had issues which are not suitable for full DCC out of the box.</p><p>I was not this angry 20 years ago. The products availible then versus that availible today has gone through such change and improvement... wonders never cease. Oh yes there is always IHC engines if you like.</p><p>I bought a botchmann Standard GS4 for alot of money once in a mall I think the thing was 50 dollars retail in the those days. Late 70's early 80s.. not sure now. It lasted a month and eventually ended up in the trash when I learned that no amount of home workbench effort can overcome shoddy product.</p><p>I dont mind BLI wanting to make money. I emphasize that Pre-ordering will not get orders from me to BLI. I will wait until the product is produced and availible this year. preferably after MR reviews or videos it such as happened with the MTH Triplex.</p><p>Taking the Triplex as example, my understanding of that engine has gone up quite a bit and I am much appreciative now of that model than initially. MTH has defended the model, answered my questions and MR has a good video up in addition to a good review. All this before the model has hit the street.</p><p>Take BLI. The original motto of the company was "Silence No More" Now all I see is Silence with occasional noises designed to appease the muttering mob waiting on engines.</p><p>At the end of the day pulling power, all wheel pickup and good QSI dcc decoders matter to me. I would buy something and make it work for 5-15 years or more into the future as I dont expect to find anymore of these limited runs, out of productions or future oppertunities outside of ebay to get additional copies of the engine.</p><p>I have already stated my position and there it stays. I dont expect to have to clarify any further on this topic because such exercise is counter productive and wasteful.</p>
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