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[quote]Originally posted by rlandry6 I'm building a free-lance n scale layout, 40's-50's and maybe into the early60's, mostly steam and the early diesels like the Alco RS's. I'm assuming the 'Super Chief" will fit in nicely also. What types of rolling stock, boxcars, flatcars, tankers, reefers, etc. were common in this era? What do I need to avoid? My layout will be a relatively small around the room, folding dogbone. I'll end up with a few sharp curves, but I'll hide most of the worst offenders behind scenery. because of this. I'll stay mainly on short rolling stock,40-50 feet. [quote] rlandry6, either research a road or region, and build from there. The last era of steam you will find bigger, high stepping locos in your part of the country *unless* you are specifying a branch or local only service layout. Go with freight equipment first then worry about flash pasenger service. Your buying opportunities will be many and without defining your criteria you will probably make less accurate buys than you will later want. My idea is to go with a road, or roads, aim first for 30% home road equipment and locally served industry, or switching types and slowly build off road traffic. If you are mainly running trains then spectacular ATSF stars and SP freight drags behind the biggest steam and early diesel consists will look best. There were plenty of 50' cars (like automobile) in the 40's so dont generalise on eras. 'Boxcar red/brown and freight car red' will dominate (if you want) against yellow/ orange shade reefers-wood and steel. Hope this helps, dave [;)]
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