For those with either the trackage or the pocket or preferaby both, the AccuCraft 1/32 scale live steam [or electric] C & O H-8 Allegheny is about to hit the dealerships.
Figure on ca. $7500 for a sparkie and $8000 for live steam stateside. Might even be a few bucks cheaper.
Seems like a bargain beside the $20K+ of the Aster version…
All you really need is a hundred identical three-bay hoppers to stick behind it and you’re good to go.
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