daylight posted: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
Its my understanding that brass models don't have "tooling" in the normal sense like diecast locomotives do so the tooling cost question isn't a factor. I think the higher cost of brass comes from labor costs but someone else with more experience would need to chime in.