@Catonsville Central Railway posted:It always rubs me the wrong way when people complain about Lionel "making high-tech stuff I can't afford" or "making fantasy engines I hate". Just because you can't afford or don't want to spend the money on the high-end stuff, doesn't mean that stuff shouldn't exist for those who can/do. I can't afford a yacht, but it doesn't bother me that they exist for those who can buy them. And likewise, I have no interest in a Milwaukee Road Acela, but if making and selling them can improve Lionel's sales and strengthen their company, why should I care?
Further, what do I do for things I can't afford but want? I save! If you really want something from this catalog, you have probably a year to save before you will have to cough up the money for it to buy or pay for the pre-order.
Good thoughts! I would n we complain about what Lionel makes, wether high end or “fantasy “ ( I prefer alternative timelines) . Others would want them and be happy with them. I may grumble a bit about what Lionel didn’t make. 😉