Are these the ones?
http://www.s-scale-trains.com/...r-raisin-usra-0-6-0/
They look very nice indeed, however 2Grand each is way out of my league. Whew...
Actually, post production pricing is $1499.00.
I'll admit, I couldn't justify one for myself either. I tried, but couldn't no matter which way I looked at them, I couldn't. My friend obviously could, and the side effect is I get to play with them for a while.
Right now, I'm keeping my powder dry for PBL's 60 ton Klicitat Log and Lumber Co. Shay, due out hopefully later this year. I've got no idea what it's going to cost, but it's a "gotta have" for personal reasons.
And if River Raisin ever does Russian Decapods, I'm doomed...
Rusty