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Athearn Always sold out
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<p>When I entered the hobby back in 1963, any "authorized" dealer stocked the entire range of products as listed in the manufacturer´s catalog. When an item was not available at his place, he could either swap it with other dealers or get it from the manufacturer within days.</p> <p>Buying a loco was an experience of its own. You entered the store, voiced your request, and the shop attendant went into the storage to get it. He opened the box, let you take a close look, took it out of the box and made a test run. Price was never an issue - prices were listed in the catalog and that was the amount you had to pay - at any place. No bargains, no dealings, no wheelings, no "I will pre-order it for you"!</p> <p>The models announced at the Nuremberg Toy Fair were always available in time for the Christmas season.</p> <p>In those days, model railroading was the # 1 hobby.</p> <p>Tempi passati!</p>
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