Based on those two photographs, I'm missing the "bad cartoon" part. Both are sharp-looking units and to a detail person, the Lionel unit wins in this category. But my point is, the Lionel Geep is not a $500 engine. Lionel makes a great product, but their modern pricing strategy is outrageous and out-of-reach for many in the hobby like myself. I had a long conversation with a local Lionel dealer about this a few days ago, and he concurs Bachmann wins with 1) warranty support, 2) parts availability and 3) overall value. I'm a consumer, not a detail person. Details appeal to a segment of the hobby, but for this consumer, Lionel is missing the mark.
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