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I built a Proto 2000 tank, and it was quite challenging, many small parts. The handrail broke, much to my dismay, I had even bought nippers to avoid this, but it was broke before I took it off the sprue. I heard P2K will replace parts broken during assembly, but I have not called yet. You might be wise to consider pre-built, unless you enjoy the assembly (as I do.) At the Rensselaer Polytech (spelling) web site, there is a Kit Guide, which has info on the prototypicallity of many, many kits. (This is NOT an unimpeachable source, but worthwhile.) The author's opinion is that 8,000 gallons were more common, and the more available 3-dome tanks were extemely rare in real life. Bowser (and Kato) make a covered hopper that was available in about 1937, at least on the Nickel Plate. These were normally in captive service, so would not stray far from the home road's rails. Still, they are such neat cars... I think the above web site has info on grain box cars, here's the link, have fun researching... http://railroad.union.rpi.edu/rolling-stock/Kits/Kit-Guide.asp Dean
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