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Reply to "GGD Considering Shorties For Some Famous Trains in Aluminum (GGD FOR O42)"

Richie C. posted:

Personally, I would; but I can certainly understand how someone else might balk at having to pay the same price for a 16" incher as a 21" incher. And, notwithstanding that Scott indicated the pricing would be the same, I can also understand how someone might question whether the manufacturing costs are really the same and whether by keeping the price the same, the manufacturer is simply reaping more profit. In this case, I would say probably not because I assume the cost of new tooling, advertising, etc. would offset any decrease in material and labor costs in manufacturing smaller cars.

Same trucks, same ends, lighting circuit, box, etc. Not sure how much cheaper they'd be to produce. Extrusion tool is the same, just a little less aluminum, paint, people, interior. Need a new length floor!

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