jd-train posted:My guess would be that you need to add, at least, a "1" before the "700" estimate. After all, this is potentially a handmade brass item.
Although I'm not interested in the item, I hope to see it made. If the person the OP knows is not currently in the model train business, the project would be like SGL Reading project in the early 2000's.
Jim
Jim,
Your guess is right on regarding pricing. The person the OP knows IS in the model train business and is actively involved in representing an O scale importer at 2 rail shows and the TCA York shows as well as assisting with product selection.
On a different topic, some Reading 2 rail modelers have given me detailed information regarding the Reading 2-10-2 locomotives. We'll see where that goes but keep in mind that the minimum production run for brass steam is 120 pieces which is getting to be a very difficult number of sales to achieve.
