I wanted a shorter train than 8 cars yes partly for economy but also I’m unlikely to ever have a layout big enough to have need of 8 full length passenger cars adding on the head end stuff. Don’t like it when a train seems to be chasing its tail. Scott said he is selling the fantasy T&P obs (which I want) only with the 8 car set. And I wanted an NdeM sleeper. Oh my… time is short and I can’t make up my mind.
btw I got my repaired 610 back from Scott and it’s just fine!