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Having finally read through the whole thing I have to say I am now tempted by the Premier Smooth Side UP TTG passenger set.  

I don't know, it could just be me or simple coincidence but, It seems to me like maybe the manufacturers are listening in some ways after all.....

I've been tooting for a long time about scale cars in UP TTG that could be run on a smaller layout: 

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/t...11#29727803692946111

Then along comes GGD with the release of their Harriman passenger sets:

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/t...00#40989966530769200

So I reserved a set + 2 add-on coaches.  I figured I had better put my money where my mouth was or else shut up about it and forever hold my peace.

Then, not too long after that, there was an ongoing discussion about sets for the new Lionel 21” cars like the ESE set and I mentioned that I would like to see a smooth side set in UP TTG and call it the “Overland”…..

https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/t...20#40426816727621320

Well I wonder if Mike must have been listening to the forum then because MTH beat them to it with their 19" cars and here is a set!:

http://www.mthtrains.com/sites.../2015_v_2/index.html

 I know they're generic and not exactly true to the as delivered UP/SP/Pullman cars for the “Overland Route” but I just love that look! So…I guess I better call up my LHS for a 5-set plus an RPO and again put my money where my mouth is or else shut up about it and forever hold my peace.

So Mike if you really were listening, great response to market feedback!…Thank you.  You’ve earned a sale from me.

(Edit 4/23/15): Called Jerry at Hobbyland today and gave him my request to order the 5-car set and the RPO! This will be my first passenger purchase from MTH with Overhead Interior Constant Voltage LED Lighting.

And just in case your still listening……..

How about taking another crack at 20-3423-1:

 If it's done right it could look this good:

 or maybe a re-release of: 

20-90245 & 20-90246 that I can run with the MTH UP 3-Truck Shay 20-3493-1

 Thanks again MTH!