Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by piccolotess Did you see what James Mitich wrote? how the set isn't quite authentic and also that reading did not in fact have Dome cars. James made a very good point....if it's up to me I want to go historically accurate more then anything else.....even if that means me buying individual pieces....darn my perfectionist and historically accurate side! [/quote] Well the IHC passenger cars are modeled after what are the most common Pullman Standard Passenger Car Plans. So while the IHC models might not depict a specific Reading Passenger car right down to the last rivit and functional lavatory plumbing, they do offer what is a reasonable depiction of Reading Cars. If you want more detail several companies offer parts that you can add to them at a later date. This "Modeling" is a highly enjoyable aspect of model railroeading which means it can be the proverbial "Gift that Keeps on giving" but in a good way. And as for the FTs. They are locomotives the Reading had, but I do not know if the Reading used them in passenger service. But if you get him the T-1 steam engine, It could then pull the passenger train and the FTs can then be used to pull a freight train. A company "Bethlehem Car Works" Makes lots of "Craftsman Kits" for Reading passenger cars. But they have to be assembled carefully and painted and lettered. If he is just getting started in model railraoding that might be a little to much to fast. Then they are not listed as in stock at Walthers. The thing about availability is, Walthers is essentially the center of the model rairlaod universe. If they don't have it, you have to work really hard to find it. Since christmas is close and time is short I am just trying to stear you to what is avialable on such short notice. IHC also sells interiors and lighting kits for those cars if you are interested. Let me know if I can help some more. James
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community