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[quote user="selector"] I agree with Fred.  And, let's not forget that the cars in question are not $6.99 items.  They are purposefully offered to those who need and can afford them, not to those who merely want them.  Walthers is not going to make a $28.00 (discounted) heavyweight that has paper thin steps so that the trucks can get around 18" curves, nor will they mount the couplers on the trucks like the $6.99 item manufacturers have done.   True, the engine manufacturers have altered their articulated engines, but the fact is that they would sell far fewer, and they would therfore have to raise their individual prices, if they made them too much like their brass counterparts. Just like BLI locomotives, the heavyweights are more accurate, more costly, and intended for a specific market. Finally, I feel that everyone in this hobby has a duty to come away with a hard lesson learned now and then.  I learned about track planning that way, and it looks like our friend has learned about matching commercial products for operational choices he intends to keep for himself. [/quote] You last comment is very insinuating.  I totally disagree.  I don't think its everyone's duty who is in this hobby to buy an expensive product only to learn that it will not run on his layout (especially knowing the typical hobby store return policies!).  Just because you got burned doesn't mean that its good that others get burned as well.  And we talk about spreading the word about the fun of model railroading!  Sheesh....with attitudes like this, no wonder many young people find other things to spend their time with. But choices are important in any hobby, especially in the niche HO model rail market.  Many people that love trains, love railroading, and have a passion for modeling do not live in big houses where they can dedicate a whole room or basement to the hobby.   Its a good thing that I can buy a BIG BOY that will run on a small layout.  I think era-specific cars costing $40 should come in a version that will also run on the same layout.  If these cars have "unprototypical" features to make them run , I don't care, as long as they are quality runners. Big layouts should have proto cars ....but the little layouts should also have the option of running semi-proto as well.  Besides, it means more hobbyists will be spending their money and it will be better for the model railroad industry.  WIN-WIN.  In the particular case of the Walther's cars, Walther's did say 24" radius, so at least they are telling the consumer what the deal is.  I will take a look at the Bachmann cars, hopefully they are good enough runners.  I was also ready to buy the Walther's units.   Regards, Tom M.
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