Fw: New Y6b

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As far as large engines go, I am pleased that the Y6b is being introduced with sound to and already growing line of well produced N&W steam with sound, this entry also completes the big 3(A, J,& Y6b) that everyone raved so much about late in the steam era. I will have to buy a couple of them as they played an important role in moving freight on the Bristol line, especially on the Saltville Branch, and they will look right at home pulling a massive string of my Mathieson cars on the Holston Valley Railroad Club's module layout. But.....why another big engine? We could sure use some smaller power represented. I would love to see a K, M, or even a G in the pipes, I would buy so many more of these type locomotives rather than multiple purchases of the Y6b's.

Gary Price
The Switchback Scenic Route