07-10-2021, 09:54 AM
Think about this, I could be wrong, but from what I understand, years ago, a railroad would pay for the privilege of having manufacturers model trains in their colors and logos, just like today when companies pay for product placement in movies. 20 years ago, there were still no licensing fees and railroads were proud to have models made in their images. Now, it's all about the money, fees to model even fallen flag railroads. Got to be careful, could be sued by a railroad for non-compliance, or even by a customer that pinched their finger on a loco wheel. 
Once the lawyers stepped in, our pockets became bottomless pits... I can understand charging more for technology, DCC, sound, couplers, lights, controllers, and there's always inflation, but the cost of new rolling stock and even track is really getting too expensive for those young ones just starting out or even retirees with a limited income (ask me how I know).
Once the lawyers stepped in, our pockets became bottomless pits... I can understand charging more for technology, DCC, sound, couplers, lights, controllers, and there's always inflation, but the cost of new rolling stock and even track is really getting too expensive for those young ones just starting out or even retirees with a limited income (ask me how I know).
Don (ezdays) Day
Board administrator and
founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD
Board administrator and
founder of the CANYON STATE RAILROAD