Tom Tee posted:Sounds like many here need to attend a 2 rail 0 scale train show. The car prices are just a fraction of the numbers the major mfg. post.
One can acquire 4, 5 or 6 decent cars for the same amount of money as one new car.
"The future of 0 scale" is used equipment and 0 scale shows.
Bill Davis @ the Indy show frequently has scores of new Atlas cars in unopened boxes for 1/4 to 1/3 of regular pricing.
I have yet to attend a show and the major ones in Chicago and Indianapolis are within driving distance. Speaking with a few 2-railers they have said the same thing: 2-rail Atlas locomotives and rolling stock can be had for a fraction of the original price.
I've been extremely fortunate to find what I have but there are a couple of locomotives I'm trying to locate. Better than 90% of what I have is either Atlas Master or Trainman.
I'm definitely attending the March Meet, if for nothing more than to meet Erik Stott of Midwestern Modelworks since I have an SD40-2 reserved. I also have a GP9 reserved thru 3rd Rail so I'm hopeful to see Scott Mann. I know these guys are busy but they do a fantastic job of promoting the hobby.
I have lots of Atlas pre-ordered from this year including 25,500 gallon tank cars, Coalveyors, Trinity hoppers and 89' flat cars. I plan on honoring my pre-order for the SD40's if they ever see the light of day. I love Atlas O products. I renewed my Golden Spike Club membership for next year. I wish there were more Atlas enthusiasts in the hobby like myself because threads like this wouldn't exist.
