Model Railroading > Division Point Models looking for input....

Division Point Models is looking for input on a couple of future projects, specificly verbal commitment to buy which particular models. Of primary interest here is the Baldwin 90-ton 2-8-2 that was the basis of a lot of logging and shortline steam locomotives. Several examples are still running. They've selected four models to produce. These are a modern brass models by a well respected brass manufacture, and feature a steep price tag to match of a estimated $2600 per model. I realize that is far out of reach of most model railroaders. But this never before produced model is targeted toward brass collectors and die hard model railroaders that just have to have these particular models, as many of us have spent time around the prototype locomotives. I made a strong point about making the #19 in the Oregon Pacific & Eastern scheme, the scheme she wore in the Emperor of the North movie, the all time best railroad movie.

https://divisionpoint.com/pages/future-projects

Ted Curphey
Ontario, OR



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/20/24 14:54 by funnelfan.

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For that price it better boil water AND cook my steak. 

SP4360 Wrote:
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> For that price it better boil water AND cook my
> steak. 


And yet there are people out there who will pay that price.

The prices of brass seemed to have skyrocketed with the loss of many importers.
With no competition, importers seem to charge what they may.
And yes, there will be many hardcore collectors that will purchase them. The vast majority of models will never turn a wheel on model rails.

totally wrong attitude - price is not  what the market will bear - Importers get a bid from the builders and than set a price.
original

Um, $2600.00? Talk to any car collector what that would 
buy.... maybe a project car BEFORE the project starts. Or golf. Or....(fill in any serious hobby).

George Andrassy 



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/22/24 10:22 by Auburnrail.

At that price, the manufacturer and seller don't have to produce and sell as many models to cover their costs and provide a margin for all involved. They probably have it figured about right.

Before I retired (and didn't have a spouse),  I might get a $4000 bonus and could afford to splurge on a $1400 brass Overland bridge. There are definitely some modelers and collectors that can afford that $2600 brass, HO, limited run, brass steam loco. But for the buck, I'd rather get one in O scale.

Victor Baird

Auburnrail Wrote:
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> Um, $2600.00? Talk to any car collector what that
> would 
> buy.... maybe a project car BEFORE the project
> starts. Or golf. Or....(fill in any serious
> hobby).
>
> George Andrassy 

And some people can afford to go on a rocket to space or a ill fated trip to the titanic with disposable cash. Just not everybody.