Dwayne B posted:I don' have anything against the modern tinplate or standard gauge trains........But for me I want original not a perfect shiny fake. I would rather have a terrible condition original piece than a modern perfect piece. I look at trains the same way you would collect artwork. An original is a piece of art and a modern train is just a modern train.
Weren’t the originals shiny when they were made? I like classic cars, but I like them better well cared for and shiny.
I respect your opinion, but I also think a 57 Chevy with a 2018 corvette engine is pretty cool too.