Assuming the accessory works as it should and its the starter set components that are the issue, the problem lies not in the quality of the accessories but rather the ability of Lionel and its dealers to get information to the public that starter sets are just that, basic starting items not really meant to be expanded on without an upgrade of some sort and yes, more $$. How many other toys out there work for a few weeks and get tossed? Here tho we have a generation that sees Lionel on the package and remembers, to no fault of their own, the day when a starter set was pretty much bullet proof and 50-60 years later you can still find a Scout engine in an attic, clean it and oil it and it will run fine. Back then tho there were knowledgeable staff at hobby stores and even dept. stores that could explain to folks that the small scout set transformer would not run much beyond the set it was in and could make educated suggestions when it came time to expand the set. Or the gateman is truly a piece of overpriced junk...
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