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UP policy: The Aftermath
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I voted yes - I didn't own any UP equipment before the charging was introduced, but I definitely won't be buying any now. I agree that they have the right to do this but it just seems sad that they are so desperate to post increased profits that they'll charge for the use of their logos on a model train. I recall reading of the ATSF's involvement in the original Lionel Warbonnet F3 - that's how it should be. Over here, there's a good relationship between manufacturers and train operating companies - some of whom won't license aftermarket decals (as they have no control over their use apparently) but are willing to work with RTR manufacturers to ensure that the result is a high-quality model. I've heard the argument that models are essentially free advertising - not sure how much of a consideration that would be over there, but I'd guess there were a few people who wanted to ride the Acela after owning the Bachmann model. In passenger rail terms I'd say it's a valid point, though with freight it's not as solid an argument - freight traffic choices have more to do with cold, hard economics than perception of the haulier. Is the extra money really worth alienating millions of model railroaders?
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