RJR posted:Of course, if it has electronics that have to be tested, maybe it's a whole new venture. For example, an AT&SF Doodlebug. In which case it would be both a beginning (new area of endeavor) and an end (Doodlebugs usually but not always didn't pull cars).
Lets face it - we're all hoping it some sort of motive power thing...
I'm wondering if they would stop short of a full blast loco - and produce a simpler, powered car - like a gang car or fire car...a bump and go item maybe? Puts a toe in the motive power waters - while keeping it simple.