I have no interest in a high end PE engine or set. I said earlier I would buy at least one of any new Legacy steam engine Lionel made. The PE would probably be the exception to that statement.
As far as high end passenger cars are concerned 3rd rail recently began taking orders for S gauge scale length 80' cars at $1200 for a 6 car set. I have a set on order. They will likely need 27"R track based on the 80' AM sleeper radius requirement. My guess is at $100 for a high quality Lionel Flyer passenger car they would sell acceptably well if a good variety of road names are available.
I feel we all need to be prepared to pay at least the O gauge prices if we want much new product in S gauge from Lionel. The new Legacy O gauge J3a Hudson is $1,400. It has a few features not used in S gauge so call it $1,300 retail for a new S gauge Legacy Hudson. I would pay it if Lionel would make it.
