@Tinplate Art posted:Rjm: You have a valid observation. Having run my P2 Brute with its four showroom cars on my 084 layout, I have to agree. Glad I once had that opportunity! :-)
I've never seen these cars in person. Western Depot has a three-car set of these showroom models at $1499.99. In the spirit of my father, If I were to purchase a set, it would be either a super 381 with 6 cars, or the Brute with 8-10 cars. As they say here in Texas, go big or go home. Besides, everything here in Texas is BIG!! Why not my choo choo's? LOL