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Guys, I am preparing the plans for my new layout in my new 18 x 21 ft space. I am interested in modern day operations particularly around Richmond VA where I live. I will have two large yards and run equipment from the CSX, NS and RF&P railroads and possibly create my own fictitious short line. I will also have Amtrak on the layout. We get three kinds of Amtrak trains through here. Some are just short trains that appear to have little accommodations. Others are longer and will have a few MHC and Tractor Trailers pulled Fuel-Foiler style at the rear. The third train we get through here is the Auto Train that runs from Northern Virginia to Southern Florida with plenty of accommodations. Would someone tell me where I might find a Fuel-Foiler style car for my Amtrak (HO Scale) particularly if the trailer is lettered for the USPS? I discussed this with a friend in the office and he said modeling Amtrak was a great idea if I planned to invite guests for an operating session. I figured that sounded good because the guest could essentially highball the Amtrak all the way through and a novice operator shouldn't have any problem doing that. Then he pulled the string . . . He said that it was great because the operator didn't have to keep any schedule and had free license to mess up the rest of the entire district while he snaked his way through. [:)] I laughed out loud and decided he was absolutely right. Catch you later. - Ed
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