The recently released Legacy H-10 steam engines came equipped with smoke, rail sounds, swinging bell, and whistle steam for a MSRP of $749.99. The H-10 engines were offered at a discount from full retail price by several dealers.
The ONE TIME ONLY (where have I heard that before?) special edition “die cast and brass construction,” commemorative steam engines have a price of $1099.99 each, which is $350 more than the Legacy H-10 steam engines. However, the special edition steam engines DO NOT include smoke, rail sounds, swinging bell, or whistle steam. Furthermore, these special edition commemorative steam engines appear to be available only at the full retail price based upon the dealers’ ads I have seen.
I fully understand that the size of these engines is a limiting factor in what features will be included but to me the addition of some brass details while removing many features that are usually included in Legacy engines does not justify the higher MSRP.
I will pass on purchasing these engines. For everyone that has decided to order these engines (and cars) I sincerely hope that you enjoy your purchases.
