Am curious as to how the Lionel PWC Series items are being viewed by younger collectors/operators now. There is a beautiful PWC No 2373 Canadian Pacific F3 passenger set with all of the extras on the FS board at present. It is a stunning set and in reality, a considerable improvement over the 1957 original in finish and operational capacity. I'm sure the original version is probably worth considerably more in like new condition but is it prettier than this PWC version?
The 2245 Texas Special is a PW favorite and readily available at shows and auction houses. It is a single motored mid fifties model with 'average' detail typical of the day it was produced. The PWC model came out in 1999 (I think) and was improved in almost every manner with dual motors, TMCC, Railsounds (and a Legacy B unit later), screen vents, nose grab irons and a super glossy paint job. It became an instant hit with collectors and is not easily obtained today. It commands a stiff price too.
For you younger fellas to whom a 1999 Lionel model is 'from the last century' as is a postwar original, which is more desirable? How about the other items - cars, sets, etc.?