Coming in four versions, representing the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, each locomotive has recorded play-by-play radio calls from famous plays in each team’s history. The set includes three freight trains, 31” by 51” of oval track space and a 100-watt transformer.
— Paul Caplan, buyer and manager of S.W. Randall Toyes & Gifts in Pittsburgh, Penn., says the best-selling product in his store this season is bound to be the Pittsburgh Steeler train. “Regional stuff works better in our area,” due to strong local pride, Caplan said.
— Ray Nawort, owner of Hobby World Inc. in Wyoming, Mich., said this is one of their leading brands, with a wide variety selling quite well. He added, the voice chip “definitely helps” to move the product.
— According to Andy Edelman, vice president of marketing for MTH, this line is expected to be the company’s top seller for 2005, with the Steelers train outselling the rest. PITTSBURGH STEELERS SET HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.