SIRT, thanks for the info I knew you would know about this!! Yes, I also was surprised about the yellow handrails and glossy finish. I do not like the gloss finish personally. Thinking about getting another road number sounds like without the gloss? I agree on the pre orders, I bought Lionel's S-2 switcher a few years ago and was blown away at the crapping colors. Actually, sent it back, I should have known better!!! It just sure would be nice to get what we expect when ordering, I mean at $500.00 a piece that's a lot of $$
Thanks for the input, Jeff