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Ok, the steam bug has caught me (blasted new models), so I've decided to switch focus from modern diesel/electric Passenger service to Steam Passenger service. In looking at the Steam models out there, I've decided I like the following: Rivarossi's 2-6-6-6 "Allegheny" Rivarossi's 4-8-8-4 "Big Boy" Rivarossi's 4-8-4 "Northern" Lionel's 4-6-6-4 "Challenger" there may be others, but these are the ones to catch my eye the most. using those as a basis, i'm guessing the era would be 1935-1955. But that is what i'm trying to decide, can someone with steam Knowledge let me know if 1935-1955 is right for those 4 engines and if so, what other engines cfall in that catagory. I plan on getting at least 2 of them in either January or Febuary, so along with them, I would also like to get a cheap steamer (aka one that's not a problem if it get's ruined) that i can practice repainting and weathering on, any suggestions for that? Thanks in advance, Jay.
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