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@rplst8 posted:

That’s probably because of that giant Pittman he fitted, which the VL example, no doubt, doesn’t have.

The VL 700E would have a Pittman being cataloged in 2010. If I recall correctly canon started showing up in 2016ish

also I don’t think comparing the VL 700E to a K-Line Hudson is apples to apples. The VL 700E is just that a VL version of the original 700E not a modern tooled NYC Hudson.

before I jump off track back to the topic at hand, I’m not surprised that Lionel bought som MTH tooling; how could they not it was for sale and this saves them from cutting new tools. As far as what we see in MSRP I think the business aspect side has been discussed. Keep in mind Lionel probably dropped hundreds of thousands of dollars on these toolings. While probably still cheaper than cutting new tools themselves definitely not cheap and who knows what other tools they bought we don’t know about yet. But now let’s think all of these tools are at a factory that MTH used, while I could be wrong I imagine that now they must be moved to what ever factory Lionel plans to use. I would think after past experiences they might want to steer clear of that factory MTH has used for so long. Then again that might be part of the understanding to also use that factory. Who knows, not I. Any who so there’s probably cost in moving the tools on top of the tool cost now lest also factor in that in locomotives such as the C-liners and the RK P-42’s Lionel will be re-engineering the trucks to there specs for smoother operation. There is yet more cost on top of the original tool purchase.

I’ve been watching and reading many of these threads just got to the point where I’m popping in. Just FYI on my standings I do have manly Lionel but everyone is represented somehow. I have no MTH locomotives, I was once told they were junk and to steer clear. I’ve personally came to the conclusion and learn enough on my own when something MTH has or will make catches my Intrust I might get it and some goes with Lionel or any other manufacturer.

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