The availability of quality steam models is something that's always been sorely lacking for N scale modelers...
However, for the last couple of years, that is finally starting to turn around...
Bachman has introduced a couple of models in it's Spectrum line that are very high quality, & affordable models...
Another new introduction is an N scale shay made by Atlas...
Also, there's the Kato 2-8-2 Mikado, which is a very nice model...
The selection still isn't anything close to what's available in HO, but it IS improving...
I'd still like to see more old-time steam made available in N scale...Moguls, 10-wheelers, & Americans...I'd love to see QUALITY versions of these made available...