I do know that about 4-5 months ago, someone had asked Mr. Muffin about his A2 in the comments, and he said that it wasn't for sale, when he got it, and that they occasionally show up on the web for sale. Told the person that if they see it, buy it, it's a great engine.
I also agree too with what Pat said on upgrading. Since I only run Legacy, that would be the route I would go if I ever got my hands on the MTH version, if I chose to. Currently though, I'm not ready to be shopping for one, so I'll have to wait.
About where the toolings went to. You'd have a better chance pulling out an Alabama tick off you. I would suspect that no one will say if they have, was sold to, not a whisper. If we're going to find out, were going to be told. Ryan has to follow the company policy of not releasing any information on any future projects. The only way he would is by the book, if they had a special engine that they would be taking orders at York for(which I doubt).
To be sure, I'm sure that they will possibly have some samples to show us from the earlier catalog and possibly maybe something from the most recent. I wouldn't get my hopes up on any big surprises until hopefully the new year with the next catalog. Just have to hope that they have the toolings we want them to have(and hopefully and then some), and will make what they should.
All that I hope Atlas has got a great selection as well, probably not steam engines(maybe they do, don't know), see what they come out with. I know I ordered their first batch of passenger cars they revealed.
