Lou1985 posted:I really think this is something that can be easily put together by most hobbyists through the internet/train shows. Since the trains are so mixed you can just buy pieces here and there till something is assembled, hence where there probably isn't much interest in packaging something as a set. The components are available, they just have to be put together.
Adding marker lights to the last car should be pretty easy. Just some LEDs and a few castings and you're good to go. That's my plan whenever I get this train put together.
Lou... Couldn't agree more with your premise. I'm also in the process of rounding up pieces/parts to do the same. Tomar makes some dandy marker lights, Scale City (FKA Keil Line) makes the scissors (diamond) vestibule gates, cars/bodies frequently pop up at flea markets, meets, auctions, etc., etc....
My only point is that not everyone is willing to put in the time/effort to do all that. Many would rather have it done for them by the manufacturers...set(s), add-ons, accessories, etc.. It seems to be a viable market group...especially looking for something never done before (I mean how many more Big Boys and Warbonnet F's does the world need????). Besides, a car or two or figures or accessories or....? with the "Mail Train" identity might be of interest. I know, I know....not the same as Disney, Military, Campbell soup, Coca-Cola, national/collegiate sports, Christmas, Halloween, Parker Brothers games, States, Presidents, etc., etc., etc., blah, blah.
Besides, I've lost count of the number of bright silvery Santa Fe passenger trains released by all the manufacturers through the years. And they're not done!.......as evidenced by the most recent catalogs! I've gotten my share, of course, but now they're...
...but pricier.
I doubt the idea of manufacturer involvement/support for the mail train category will ever be realized. Certainly not a hill I'll die on, anyway. If they solicit ideas, we can respond. The rest is up to them.
FWIW, always...
KD
