Non-existant trains

[FJ and G]

Museums are great places for model railroaders to visit to see the real thing when detailing models or, better yet, if the train runs, to hear the engine and horn or whistle and compare it with the model that has sounds.

Nearly every model of locomotive is preserved, fortunately, but some models are as extinct as the doo-doos. The UP's M-100000 streamliner, for example.

Also, some museums have maintained rolling stock; the best being the Colorado narrow gauge lines which are operational museums with track. However, my guess is that some rolling stock too, are extinct, such as the tri-level open-type auto rack.

Are there any favorite models you have that no longer exist?

Dave Vergun

[cnw1995]

Everytime I started to post something - I thought of a museum where it still exists. It's an interesting reminder of the depth of some of the collections - such as at the Illinois Railway Museum.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, I can think of a few. How about a good 4-4-0? They lived on
until the 1940's on short lines. The only ones you see models of
are those "cartoony" "wild west" things. Also, how about a nice
motor-unit/doodlebug by Brill! I am thinking of something like the
CBRY #300/FG&G#340. East Broad Top has a narrow gauge M-1
and NYC had several M-1s.

BTW...I wonder what ever happened to that Brill after the FJ&G
folded their tent? Would be interesting to know. DV?