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Hopefully some idea of the differences between the original and 1950s version will be forthcoming as The Coach Yard’s plans come together.
What I wonder is who might be providing information to Coach Yard? I was of the opinion the MPHS had a person who worked with companies. Perhaps not. But wouldn’t it be worthwhile for someone in the MPHS leadership to contact them?
I realize that brass is expensive, as it has always been. However with the Texas Eagle, Colorado Eagle and Delta Eagle already done, the Missouri River Eagle, in two versions no less, is kind of the crowing effort. I’ve been hoping for forty years for this train to be done. All I hope it that Walthers doesn’t do it six months later!
Note too, that you do not have to buy the full trains. Individual cars are available. Charlie mentioned a $6,000 price rage. I take it this come from recent MSRPs for such trains as the UP City of Los Angeles ( an 11-car train). Regardless, it will be expensive. But it will be magnificent!
Jerry Michels
