can any one tell me what the retail was on this??? do the metal valve gear ones run better??
When it came out in 2002 the MSRP was $300. The current discount hobby shop prices are about $115 to $125 + shipping. The metal valve is definitely more durable than the plastic. Reasonable maintenance is necessary, such as periodic lubercation.
Anniversary versions sell on Ebay as low as $79, but may not necessarily be PRR