@Dominic Mazoch posted:But one would think if someone wanted the model, that person would want to ride the real thing.
Well, I doubt a mere mortal modeller is going to get a cab ride on an SC-44... Amtrak service isn't ubiquitous, it may not be convenient for a modeller in certain parts of the country to even ride Amtrak, let alone hope there's an SC-44 on the point of the train he's booked on.
Rusty