@SuperChief posted:I agree 3rd rail is better but I just did a quick search and the 8 Lionel cars will be around 1550 preorder. The southern crescent 8 car set is 2639 on GGD site right now. The difference will be ~$135 per car. That is significant.
I have both GGD and Lionel 21" for the "extra $135/car that you claim, you are getting the following from GGD:
Aluminum body
Ball bearing equipped trucks for a smooth ride and less resistance
Accurate car window/door/vestibule configuations
Accurate interiors
Ten figures/car
Details such as correct diaphrams and simulated window frames.
You get what you pay for!