I really like this AF catalog. I would buy more except for major price points. It shows some creativity. If Lionel wants to know what I would like to see if they have any money for new tooling, I would ask them to spend it on one of the following in random order:
1) Modern Rolling Stock
2) New Fast Track (RR crossing or Re-railer/crossing)
3) Any new engine we have been asking for. Either Steam or Diesel.
I know Lionel has said if you ask 20 Flyer collectors what they want they will come up with 25 different items. All I can say to that is at least do 1 of the 25. A majority of people will be happy with anything new.
Maybe $1799 is a test to see what we would pay for newly tooled items.
—Rocco—