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Thanks Everyone for the answers so far. Now I'm on the "right track" at least, (pun definitely intended). This pike I'm building, is a mythical line, based somewhat on the reality of a logging-sawmill RR up in the Sierras of Central California which interfaces with a major RR at a junction. It has a tourist and recreational aspect, in addition to a functioning log-saw operation, as was true of some RRs in that area, according to the research I've done. I'm trying to "force" the date of this RR, to be as current as possible, which according to "masonjar" and "dehusman" seems to be maybe the early 60's, which you say was the end of rail based logging operations. If I could push it up into the 70's that would be nice, but I don't want to bend reality too much. (To dehusman) I picked up a couple diesel switchers on sale at my local train shop. One is a Bachman Spectrum, with the cab located in the center of the loco. I don't know what this unit is, because it was a display unit, I bought off the shelf with no box or papers. It is 3/4 the size of the other switcher I bought, which is an Athearn SW/7. I'm planning on getting a Shay steam loco also. (To tstage) Both of these switchers are 4 axle.
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