Well, let's see: Santa Fe F-3's, NYC Hudsons ... oh, wait a minute, how about CONVENTIONALLY operated engines that don't break down or fry and turn into $$$$ paperweights? We don't all have the fancy control systems, and I've noticed that most people turn their sounds OFF shortly after those first runs . Why not have a basic module for F-N-R operation with after market plug-in modules for all the sound and such?
But seriously, sturdy, dependable starter sets for those who can't afford $300 for a train set would be nice. Remember Railking? I wish Mike did.
Maybe Menards will make a cheap no-frills engine one day.