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Patrick, Yes, you are getting old, but aren't we all? Take a good hard look at todays engines vs. the "plain Jane" DC engines out there. It's all in the details. But its tough to compare apples with oranges (Athearn Blue box vs BLI) So lets' try comparing oranges vs. tangerines. (Hey, they are both Orange!) As an example: Atlas must be looking for you, because they are soon releasing thier newest series of GP-38's. (I forgot what they are calling them, Engineman series?) Stripped down versions of the Silver Series, with no grabs, no DCC, lighter details (Same drive). for about 60 bucks. But what is it worth for you to upgrade that engine yourself? Buy the details, paint and install them, install a decoder and lighting. Figure your time spent and the aggrevation factor, and suddenly the uplevel models seem cheaper! Trust me, at 45, grab irons, lift rings, bells and air hoses are getting harder and harder for me to install, and I'll bet this will happen to you too! Paul C is right! If it is sound & DCC you want, keep your eyes and ears open at train shows. I recently got a lightly used MDC RS3 at a show, with a Soundtraxx DCC decoder in it for 50 bucks! Bargains are out there! As far as buying the wife a new ring, try this approach. As you are listening to your new sound equipped loco chug about the layout, comment to her how the sound helps your (and hers) ears experience how realistic the model truly is. Then follow it up with something like "Speaking of ears Sweetie, I have something for you!" and hand her a set of nice earrings. It might work![;)][}:)][:p][:D] remember, duck is not only a noun, but also a verb! [B)]
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