Rusty Traque posted:gunrunnerjohn posted:Craignor posted:I bet Mike and Andy are working on new scale 4-4-0’s right now that will have smoke, whistle steam, and sounds, for less money...and you will see them in the next catalog.
Since they have DCS for HO, not to mention smoke and sound, they may be better positioned with the right sized electronics package to do a scale model of the 4-4-0.
Wishful thinking. If MTH started today, by the time the locomotives go through the product development cycle and scheduling, the market passions for a true 1/4" scale Promontory set will have passed and will have likely been satisfied by Lionel's hybrids.
Rusty
I would think it would be tough getting to reasonable numbers. The number of buyers has been diluted with the Hybrids and I think the 4-4-0 locomotives are more into a niche market. Looking at the total numbers for manufacture, the market is not that large. After all, I would think 150 of the special 2 piece set on the store website would be a brisk seller. It will be interesting to see how fast they sell.
I purchased the 2 car set. Wont be here until 2020. I don't think there is enough market for both. Maybe MTH can make something with the same splash. No thuds allowed,
