The All Nation line products, along with Max Gray brass played a critical role in keeping O Scale 2 rail alive during the 1950/60's. The men that produced them deserve our respect and thanks. But by today's standards of prototype fidelity and performance their models just can't compete with newer products in resin, brass, or even die cast. Case in point being the incorrect nose contour on the Atwater/GMC/All Nation F units or the simple stamped brass hardware on many 1950's era kits and imports. From a prototype modelling perspective, the good old days weren't all that good - however model railroading was satisfying and fun. IMO it is even more so today as we have far more choices on how to pursue the hobby.
