@Jon G posted:MTH did get samples of new 400E frames just prior to closing (I inspected them). I was told that when and if they produce tinplate, it will likely only be 384’s and 400E’s which were the best sellers. You likely won’t see anymore Ives, Dorfan and AF locos from MTH because the demand vs. cost is just not there.
Appreciate the info.
Unfortunately, reducing the range of product won't help the marketability of repro tinplate.
I wonder how much of the demand for those engines is driven by @Jim Waterman's need for donors to build his masterpieces? (Maybe they should be offered in primed/undecorated?)