Hi,
As a side thought, if you build a replica 4-4-0 or 2-6-0 (like C&S #9), you have to make the patterns anyway so you might be able to sell casting sets and plans for a replica locomotive to amusement parks railroads. Teaming up with Strasburg or Ulrich for them to market and construct the complete locomotive might work.
If the buyer does not want the hassel of a working steamer (Yech) a diesel could be hidden in the tender.
Just some side thoughts again.
Doug vV
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