Stueyboy43

Have you seen one, or a sample? Do you know the level of detail on it or the complexity involved in the underframe, tank and mounting system? You seem to suggest that just because the wagon has a flat base for the tank to sit on, there will be very little detail involved. The pictures that have been shown, including on this forum, seem to show, at least to me, lots of attention to detail. Let's not forget the cost has to include everything, not just 'super detail', but research, design, packaging, production, manufacturing, marketing, shipping, retailer margins etc etc.

No I have run it and it runs great

Here is a pic of the new pickups installed by Bachmann. Like Phil said it is great Bachmann have made the move to improve an already great model.

The new release class 40s, 32-483 and 484 have had their pickups modified from the last batch, with pickup strips added to the middle and outer axles on both bogies. This should enable smooth and reliable running as it doubles the pickups from before. Edit - I should point out that 32-482 must have the new pickup as well.

Buy one Big Jim, you will not regret it. I have one, and as soon as I saw it in the flesh I thought it looked even better than the pics. The livery really does suit the loco and though plain, it does look classy. I don't think there are many left so don't leave it too late. Stu