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Orsonroy, I don't know if it's necessarily a "traditional bias"... Dollar for dollar, Athearn has had a great product. Speaking from those of us in the hobby that don't really care if the grab irons are huge, the fact is that if I can get ALL the rolling stock I need for my layout for under 275.00 (63 cars), that leaves me with extra dollars for structures, scenery, etc... People certainly are different. Some people like a very accurate representation of a true to life object (Purist seems to be the right description). I like purity, however, I also like the big picture. Though Athearn Bule Box is certainly not "pure", it does fit into the big picture in an affordable, attractive way. But who am I kidding! Okay, for me , a big part is nostalgia. I'm ready to go back 25 years a few evenings a week to a place and time where life was a whole lot less worrysome and stessed!
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