I remember that the classy copper clad housing MRC units seemed to be available in different shades of copper color. Some dull, some bright, some absolutely golden as in the hand held example I presented in this thread. Anyway, my experience was very positive for small layout control. I used the transformers for N scale switching, Perfect.
I have seen these copper clads at shows, they are always off the tables and on the way to new happy ownership! Kind of a nostalgic thing of sorts I would agree with!