Santa Fe 2900 Pre-Order Price

I don't know, really, of course - but as it is 1200 in the catalogue, I'd say 1000 pre-order would be the target (OK, for the pickers of nit: 1199/999).

I have one (just one) of the PS-1 versions, and I love it; it has long been on my conversion-to-ERR/TMCC list, but never bubbled to the top. Partly because I have the fully-equipped Lionel ATSF 3751 already, though I prefer the 2900's, speaking of nit-picking. If you aren't dedicated to PS3, why not convert one (or all!) of your PS-1's to ERR Command/Cruise/RS instead? $200+ and you've got a modern loco. 

Probably - almost definitely (there's that SP GS-class to consider, after all) - the ATSF 2900's are my second-favorite 4-8-4's, the NYC Niagaras, of course, being on top. 

hello ARMFD........

Just a small note, MTH did make a #5012,5025 version of the 2-10-4's  using the 2900's 4-8-4 boiler.  I had one of the #20-3056-1 # 5012  2-10-4 and it is very heavy so this is the same boiler casting.  The 2900's boiler is the wrong type for the 2-10-4. I didn't even notice it until I saw the brass version of the 5011 in how wrong the boiler is nevertheless it is one heavy engine and will pull a good size train !!! I believe the MTH boiler casting is even thicker than the 773, 763 even the 700's lionel Hudsons.  I have seen broken off cab castings from the 763's and much to my surprise that the castings are thin !!!

Tiffany

I also am a fan of this loco and thought the catalog price was very reasonable given the recent new release prices closer to $2K.  I will be discussing this one with my LHS this week and could see another 2900 finding a home here with the PS-1 version I bought years ago......

Rolland