How much should I spend on a older IHC 2-8-2?

[ocalicreek]

Since the bankruptcy of Mehano (who made most IHC models in recent years), I'm not sure if IHC will have any new items to sell. I hope so - they are a good source of easily-bashed, inexpensive structures. I also like their "Old Time" cars, especially in kit form. Again, the cars were a good starting point for bashing and improving.

Ditto on their work train stuff & old-timer equipment. Many of the shorty cars come with a solid cast-metal underframe. Not as detailed as an mdc, but still brings the needed weight to the party.

Galen