I have never pre-ordered any train item in my entire train life. Additionally, I made up my mind about 7 or 8 years ago to stop buying anything new on the market from any manufacturer. I suffered through too many disappointments and out of box failures and became so disgusted I found myself losing interest in the hobby. Best decision I ever made and my love for the hobby returned. During the last 7 or 8 years or so my purchases have been limited to pre and post war items along with some early TMCC engines which I have found to be pretty much bullet proof. However, last year I did break down and bought a Polar Express Lionchief set to run for my Grandchildren at Christmas time. Another mistake because as Yogi Berra once allegedly said it was Deja Vu all over again. I guess my memory needed refreshing.
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