I am also interested in affordable CPR steamers. Both of the Bachman
2-8-0 and the 4-6-0 make great starting points (if you are not a
rivet counter). I think what is really missing in the market place is
a resin cast CPR tender, one that would fit with a D-10, D-4, or use
with a branch line 2-8-0.
Ken Rutherford