Another thing to keep in mind before proposing a custom-run locomotive to an organization is that it’s their money at risk. So don’t propose something just because you would love to have one. Carefully consider what you are asking of them.
You mentioned a Legacy model in your original post. Keeping in mind that the cost would still be, at minimum, the same as the retail dealer cost, an organization would have to pay $500 minimum per piece for a modest diesel and more than $1,000 for the average steam locomotive.
At the smallest run of 25, that’s a lot of cash, and such a small run certainly for a pretty exclusive group. Worth it for the club?
A custom-run car makes a lot more sense. As far as a custom-run locomotive, I would guess most would only want to risk funds on a traditional locomotive with conventional electronics.
