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Comparing two Locomotives
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Model Die Casting (MDC) is a line that goes back over 50 years. These kits have had price increases the past few years of pretty astronomical amounts. It wasn't that many years ago you could buy a MDC kit for $39.95. There are die-cast parts in the kits that definitely date back to the 50's. So you aren't buying new technology or detail. Some people aren't totally satisfied with the operation of MDC locos. If they are put together well and everything is square and quartered the engines will run rather well, but they need to be looked at on occasion. While I have not owned any of the newest offerings from some of the importers I have heard that reliability is very good and detail exceptional. Used MDC locos can be had for very reasonable prices at train meets and are very plentiful. Just be prepared to have a loco that might not have all the bells and whistles and detail of a newer design model. Some people might say that MDC locos are crude in comparison to the latest models. I'm sure that there are many modelers on this site that have owned and operated MDC locos as well as others and can critique my thoughts on MDC, but I just feel that at the current retail prices the MDC engines are way overpriced. Either find a source at a healthy discount, buy used, or consider the options.
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