Post by josef on Jul 31, 2022 12:24:59 GMT
What with Lionels pricing and one size fits all, just change color, and lettering to represent a road, 3rd Rail maybe a better option in pricing and correct engines?
I was thinking of 3rd Rails recent Krauss Maffei engines as an example. They were made in a limited 2 and 3 rail configuration. Production was low as all their engines are, yet able to detail differences of what each railroads specs called for, yet if one compares prices, not that bad and I consider reasonable for such limited production.
Now we look at Lionel which uses the same mold over and over, even on BTO and can't even get individual roads correct. Molds that are years old, yet their prices are high and little done to check finished product. Example is paint correct, details correct for given road, and finally, will it work?
Just imagine if Lionel had produced the Krauss Maffei what it would cost the buyer, or how many BTOs they would need to even consider making molds and start up production. Would they even oversee production, assemble, and final inspection before release?
These are just my observations and I maybe wrong. Just some thoughts.
I was thinking of 3rd Rails recent Krauss Maffei engines as an example. They were made in a limited 2 and 3 rail configuration. Production was low as all their engines are, yet able to detail differences of what each railroads specs called for, yet if one compares prices, not that bad and I consider reasonable for such limited production.
Now we look at Lionel which uses the same mold over and over, even on BTO and can't even get individual roads correct. Molds that are years old, yet their prices are high and little done to check finished product. Example is paint correct, details correct for given road, and finally, will it work?
Just imagine if Lionel had produced the Krauss Maffei what it would cost the buyer, or how many BTOs they would need to even consider making molds and start up production. Would they even oversee production, assemble, and final inspection before release?
These are just my observations and I maybe wrong. Just some thoughts.
