I wasn't implying that they do, it was tongue in cheek. Pricing is a huge concern for many people and not just in the hobby sector. Sorry if anyone was offended.
I remember when the first version came out it was a real bargain compared to buying an HST and 4 MK3s. Now take a Hornby HST and 4 Bachmann pullmans and it IMO seems like a rip off !!
I don't need two locos but would have liked it as a two tender pack or option to purchase separate tender. Additional coaches were available for the APT and sound like they all sound out and it didn't even run with additional coaches !!!
After receiving my APT-E just last week looks like I may have to add this to my collection. My only question is would it have been more viable to just make this as a loco with a double tender? and then with our without sound.