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USMRR 1860's era steam cars and Loco's

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Posted by JamesPH1966 on Saturday, May 12, 2007 10:48 AM

If you can find a copy (see links below) check out "Civil War Railroads and Models" by Edwin P Alexander - it's a great source for plans and ideas:

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Civil-Railroads-Models-Edwin-Alexander/dp/0517665573/ref=sr_1_1/103-6808482-5653411?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1178984511&sr=1-1 

Alibris: 

http://www.alibris.com/search/search.cfm?qwork=1120674&wtit=civil%20war%20railroads&matches=26&qsort=r&cm_re=works*listing*title 

BTW - Ed Alexander's O scale models used for this book are now at the TCA Museum in Strasburg.

 

 

 

 

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Posted by J. Edgar on Thursday, May 10, 2007 8:00 PM

 MR did a real good story on USMRR cars and engines.....leaning heavy toward the B&O of the period...early 70's i think.....but uh.......have to gemme a day or two to find it scan it etc etc......but ill get it

 

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Posted by wjstix on Thursday, May 10, 2007 7:46 AM

Bachmann makes G stuff in their regular line and Spectrum line that should fit. One problem with G is it's really narrow-gauge - 1:24 scale trains running on No.1 (1:32) gauge track. For what you want, you'd probably want standard gauge so might be limited. Some companies make 1:29 scale models that are kinda half-way in between. Otherwise in O scale you'd probably find a lot more stuff, craftsman's kits etc that should fit the Civil War era.

<>BTW you'd probably find more responses if you post this over on the Model Railroader or Garden Railways forums. Classic Trains is really for discussions on prototype (real) vintage trains. Smile [:)]
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, May 9, 2007 3:18 PM
G scale mostly but I'll consider smaller scale for others.
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Posted by wjstix on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 12:17 PM
What scale are you planning on using??
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USMRR 1860's era steam cars and Loco's
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, April 23, 2007 8:32 AM

Hi Y'all

I'm looking to make some dioramas with train gear such as the USMRR flatcar and 4-4-0 Loco's.

Is there a inexpencive dealer out there or someone with non running gear that can be bashed to fit the era?

 Also who makes O to G or 1 scale wood arm trucks with 33" wheel sets for this era?

Thnaks for the assist y'all.

Yours in service

James Acerra

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