New or Old Locomotives and Rolling Stock

To be honest, I fully agree with Nigels. Often here in Australia, an average new release steam locomotive costs $300+, The bachmann class 117 sells for between $496.95 and $659.95, while an Auscision 280HP walker railcar (which, may I add is something you can see in action without having to go to another country) for $400. Yes, the walker is shorter but the difference shouldn't be almost $100, the Bachmann class 158 is $80 more despite also being a 2 car unit.