Good news for Lionel if they can get their product out the door, it gives them a little more time to continue to hold the market. To me the real battle here will be their RTR sets. We all (folks already in S) will pick and choose what we want from both sides for our little railroad worlds no matter when items are announced or produced, but that new blood that is out there being targeted by L and MTH (if S IS really the quickest growing segment of model railroading) is more likely to run with one manufacture depending on who's RTR set is most appealing to them.
Ben
AND who can get the most shelf space in the stores. Plus have extra track, rolling stock, accessories and buildings available at the point of sale. Without the add-ons, a set becomes a lonely curiosity.
Rusty
