Duluth ore car differences

Swanny,

Other than some graphic changes they are all pretty much the same quality in paint and other details. I have every ore car MTH made from day one. In my opinion, they are the nicest on the market. Don't think you'll go wrong with either one of the sets.   Joe

Thanks Joe, I wasn't sure I was going to get a reply on this post.

After trying to see as many photos as possible I personally could not see any differences other than numbers on the cars from set to set.

The list price on the 2004 set is $20 more but that is probably due to production cost increases.

One set did look like the load was a more brown than yellow but that could also be a lighting thing.

So many choices, I guess owning them all IS a great solution. 

Swanny,

Here's a shot of MOST of them. Ran out of shelves in this area!   Joe

That is Stunning!

What a great collection. I need that, lol.

Thanks for sharing. 

That is a big collection. I need something Like that but With Log Cars, Climax, Shay, and Heisler maybe more.

If you ever plan to have more than  one six pack, I would consider getting the later issue ones (2004) as they are easier to find.  The 1999 issue and the 2004 issue are both nice cars bur the colors are so different, they do not look good together.

Good luck and Happy railroading,

Don

Swanny, Tim,

I'm a sucker for the MTH Ore cars AND MTH Bobber cabooses. Have every Bobber ever made by MTH also.  It's a disease that only poverty can cure!

Tim, I have a whole slew of MTH ore cars and about 5 Shays and 2 Climax engines. No Heislers yet.

Joe