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There's some info on interurban freight operations in the July 2004 MR - Tony Koester's article on page 110-111. Freight motors look like they'd be fairly easy to scratchbuild using a SPUD as the power source and a plastic or brass bodyshell. The major problem would be the trolley poles and wiring - it's apparently quite tricky to make it work reliably. <br /> <br />As far as heavy rail electrics are concerned, the only models I can think of (apart from a GG1) are the Bachmann E33 and the Atlas Amtrak AEM7. I know Bachmann offered an older 6-axle Amtrak electric loco in N, not sure of the type or if it was available in HO though. I considered buying one a while ago, but was put off by the bright "chrome" paint finish - I would have had to repaint it and would have no idea where to find decals!
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