The 3000 class is a beast and a "game-changer" when it first came out. When it first came out in 2009 it was a big hit with the blow-down smoke, whistle steam, and swinging whistle. The detail is very accurate to historic photos and I dare say one of Lionel's best models. I was able to preorder one of these models through Nassau Hobby for an incredible early preorder price of $2,000. Since it has been about six months past the preorder deadline their prices have probably gone up.
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