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Probably only the gray haired, or no-haired veterens know that at least some of the Model Power freight cars were originally made by Varney . To show how the hobby has grown (and groans), Varney was good enough for John Allen in the '60s. Also, Model Power has made a small 4-6-0 and 2-8-0 (both basically the same except for their wheel arrangement) that hasn't been done by anyone else. They represent Baldwin prototypes, I believe, and had excellent reviews in the press when released about ten years ago. You can find them for less than $25. if you shop around. <br /> <br />If you've been a model railroader for awhile, shame on you if you still can't make a smart purchasing decision if you've done you're homework-read reviews, consulted prototype information and pictures, and looked inside the box. Any legitimate LHS will provide advice ,as well as let you test an engine prior to purchase. What do you expect if you purchase model trains from Target, Wally World, or KMart ? They're sold in the TOY Dept. (Condemming a certain manufacturer intoto is akin to bashing GM just because they brought us the Vega and the Chevette-I had two Vegas and that didn't stop me from purchasing a new GMC Sierra). <br />BILL
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