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In my opinion, the NEC in and around NYC is as good as it gets, for prototype and modeling. It's great to see somebody join the few who are interested in the electrified passenger lines around the tri-state area. Model Memories makes high quality catenary and accessories. You can't get any better catenary, in fact, it's the only North American Catenary you can get! I've seen a number of layouts under wire, and the bridges look like the real thing. Recently, I purchaced enough NH catenary bridges to electrify my layout. I model the NEC as well, but east of new york (on the Metro North mainline). Model Memories made my NH catenary bridges/wire and they are brass of the best quality. You'll want the Pennsy catenary bridges, which look like the real thing. Don't even try to scratchbuild, these are the only ones that will stand up to pans up operation. As far as locomotives/rolling stock... Bachmann makes a superb Acela express trainset. Ignore the list price; you can get it cheaper from those pages of MR ads.[;)] Bachmann is coming out with HHP-8 electrics in the fall of 04. These are strengthening the AEM-7's currently, as the electrics are stretched thin with the new Boston electrification. Atlas AEM-7's are extremely detailed (I own 3). These are the true workhorses of the NEC. The Amtk roadnames are out of production, but the NJT ALP-44's constantly find their way into Penn Imperial Hobby Productions is also always releasing NEC-related products, check their website for details Walthers Amfleets are your best bet for coaches. The bachmanns are crap, however bachmann is coming out with the Acela Regional paint scheme in the fall as well. Hopefully Walthers will follow through. Wow... Can't help you with Penn Station though. I don't think anybody on the internet has tried to pull that one off. You probably could do a nice foam model of the Hell Gate Bridge though. The european bridge spans would do nicely for the middle section. I hope I can be of help! www.info-4u.com/modelmemories/
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