Rocky Mountaineer posted:D500 posted:Nothing about this is a "ruse"; it's clearly described. I intend to order one. ...
I expect the green S-2 set to meet the same fate. But I'm about to reserve one.
Two thoughts... First it is a bit of a "ruse", because the imaging "suggests" a tinplate set, when in fact that appears to not be the case at all... only "tinplate-inspired", whatever that means.
It's no more a ruse than Daylight AC9's, Cab Forwards or the fantasy BNSF and NS (before NS did theirs) "heritage" locomotives of a few years back.
Seems to me the catalog copy is up front about what the set represents. There's no new tooling involved and I doubt any new paint masks so Lionel's new product investment is minimal at best.
I'm surprised no one's jumped in with the old standby: "It's your railroad, run what you like," yet regarding this set.
I keep finding myself drawn to this set. I find it a unique offering. 5 years ago I would've jumped on it, but my finances currently have other priorities so unfortunately I won't be ordering one.
Rusty
