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WOW! What great responses. You people really know your stuff. This seemed to me at first to be such a logical request, I couldn't understand why it wasn't being done already. For model car collectors/builders, there's no question -- a 55 Chevy is a 55 Chevy and they may throw in some extra parts so you can do a modern customization on the car if you like. But as so many pointed out, rail cars exist over a long period of time, changing gradually, or by region, or even by road, so when it comes to producing RTR, it probably is virtually impossible to label cars in this way. It might be easier on kits where greater detail may go into the design because they are catering to a more discriminating audience. And I can clearly see how "hybrid" cars evolve from a variety of names, products, paint jobs, etc. in order to appeal to a wider group. I guess the bottom line is, if you care that much, you'll do the research, and if you just run what you like, or buy a car because you like the looks, the rest is immaterial. Happy railroading to all and thanks for the great comments. Tektura
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