No wonder that there isn't any new tooling based on some of the comments above and on other posts.
I realize that $1,000.00+ per engine is expensive. Maybe the middleman should be cut out on some new releases. How long can the same engines continue to be offered each year. Most members already have them.
Sunset 3rd rail continues to offer new steam engines (new tooling) but at a firm price of $1499.00 or higher and almost always sell out. A well detailed engine is a work of art
This is worry for train manufacturers. Why are dyes/molds so expensive
Would it cost less to produce a steam engine in plastic? Almost all diesels are plastic and continue to sell.
I realize that the aging of members has something to do with it (and therefore part of the problem).
Just my .02 cents. Keep on truckin!
