Roundhouse Bill posted:MTH has already made a decision as to the locomotives they will produce in the short run. a GS4 SP would require a huge tooling expense. That is why Lionel or anybody else hasn't made one.
Bill,
I did not say the only option was a GS4. My point is if you want to grow both the line and your sales, you have to make something new, not reissuing old S Helper tooling. So if one was to create new tooling, do something that has been a success in every other gauge. If I am correct when MTH stated to make HO they took the chance and tooled up a GS4 which was a great seller for them (It sold out). The GS4 in HO was available from other manufacturers but MTH took a risk based on that engines popularity and it paid off. In S there is no other source for a GS4.
After 4 years MTH has to do some new tooling. I will not buy any engines from them until I see something new because that will show me the commitment to the product line. Sorry but that is how I feel.
Rocco
