Replacement roof or replacement car

[Anonymous]

I have to replace a broken roof on a Rivarossi heavy style gray & blue B&O observation car, either that, or get a replacement car itself. Does anyone know of a source for either?

[ndbprr]

Rivarossi parts are spotty at best to find. Best bet may be to buy a junker on E bay for a couple of bucks that has the parts you need. Sometimes local hobby shops also have stuff people want to sell. It wouldn't hurt to ask or post something at a local hobby shop also.

[nfmisso]

Robert;

You may be able to get suitable replacement roof from one of these:
http://www.easterncarworks.com/
http://www.modelrailroading.org/companies/bethlehem.html
http://www.mdcroundhouse.com/

Or this is wood that you have to cut to length, and form the ends.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/521-682

Walthers is also the current importer of Rivarossi, and may have what you are looking for.

Good Luck