MartyE posted:While I'm no fan of the paint scheme, the same posts were going with the last fantasy paint job and Lionel sold a lot of 'em. So I suspect they are laughing right there with you...driving to the bank to deposit the ca$h.
If that's the case I'll be laughing with them... Actually, I'm laughing now knowing an iconic steamer such as the Challenger is being "SCALE" modeled in a horrid color scheme with a MSRP of $2000. Anyone ever ask themselves, what do you do with it when its time to sell? IMO, Out of the 8 versions of the Challenger listed in the catalog, the one outstanding sleeper that has any possibility of appreciating over time is the pilot model.