Sometimes I see folks getting sticker shock when looking at the pricing on some of these really neat Engines, articulated steamers, multi functioning diesels, and it reminds me of my sales days working for Honda. Folks that never thought of owning a mini van would look at the Honda Odyssey, $45K, Wow, however after they were given the great features, demonstration ride, being taught about all the available features for all members of there family they were amazed. Similarly, the new Vision articulated 2-10-10-2 is awesome to operate, the sounds, all the features, worth the money as the early order pricing will be less than the catalog price. In this hobby, it’s nice to start with some nice trains one can afford, later down the road sell them, add a little money to what you get, buy a higher end model. This is how I adjusted to the higher end products. I sell some of the older technology, at good and fair prices to act as a down payment for the newer engines I want. I know the hobby is pricy, but the fun and relaxation one gets running some of these feature rich products and utilizing the Cab2 or Cab1L remotes, or the IPhone, it’s a WOW. So, the fun of the hobby is sharing your layout with others that have layouts in your immediate vicinity. Everyone can play. It’s like small layouts are fun, medium size layouts are fun, big layouts are fun, it’s all in what one chooses. I love the Legacy System, the least expensive diesel is more fun to run for me with all the bells and whistles than their conventional counterparts. However there are those that like conventional better than command, it’s all up to the individual, I like Operation. I think there will be something for everyone in this neat 2021 catalog, if they really sit down and read the book from cover to cover. Start small, grow over the years. I began buying Lionel in 1953, a Sante Fe F3 was $49.95. (66 years ago) Today, I have the newer Legacy Sante Fe F3’s ABBA, $1800, that’s a 66 year difference in quality, features and it has lots of benefits. The Sante Fe ABBA was my favorite toy train, and the legacy version is icing on the cake to me. So, all this being said, go to a fun hobby shop in your areas and get the Demonstration on these fine products and then price can be justified. It’s a fun hobby, we just need to understand everything has a price, cars, houses, Life. Toy trains simply make our lives more fun. The new catalog is Amazing. Happy Railroading Everyone
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