Neil,
I am in full agreement on what you say. I don't want the new electronic stuff, and would like it as an option instead of built in. Pre-war Flyer is nice, but not what I would want. Speaking only for myself, the Hudson, if done up to present day standards of finish, would be great! I think it's the standard by which all steamers are judged. Nature's most perfect steamer, if you will. If offered WITHOUT all the "sparky stuff", I would buy one in a flash. The Hudson coupled with (pun intended) classic heavyweight cars, would be a great addition to the Flyer Fleet.
Just my dos centavos worth....
Jerry