I'm sure it's been pointed out by now, but Toys-R-Us (in the U.S.) has the HO sparkies on the shelf. I didn't pay any attention to price. (No Live Steam, no interest.)
Later, Trent Anthony Dixon wrote: > Bachman have issued an HO electric set, with GWR > Castle class engine in maroon with three coaches. Just fit > under your Xmas tree. > Saw these in UK a month ago, and in local model shop > in Bay Area last week. >