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If you're asking how many would be realistic for a small RR, then the answer is different from what you've heard so far. Think in terms of what work needs to be done. Do you have a yard or local businesses that need cars switched? Then you need a switcher! You can use a road freight unit as a switcher if it's about 20 years older then your main freight locos. (When the real thing was built, not how old your model is). Do you run freight trains? Get a freight engine or two. Passengers too? Get a passenger loco. Now you have the work covered. As you expand your layout or start pulling longer trains, you may need more. If you want to add another era, you can repeat the process for, say, steam. I hope this helps.
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