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How about instead of HO proto-typ's , we get some shorter pass. cars which can make a smaller radius . I think the reason you don't see more passenger layouts is the fact that most of us don't have the Super Dome for space . New car designs which carry the intent of the proto type , are shorter ,but look half way decent going around a corner would be nice. I know LifeLike makes a 60' model , but it looks more like a toy-set car more than a proto , & it only comes in lightweight fluted . You have to add mucho's detail to get a fairly good looking unit , or how about a 60' heavyweight that will take a 18" radius : look good doing it & have some detail . This would work with the scale compression theory . The manufacturing of such a car(s) would increase the availability of rolling stock for us "Passenger Heads" . I mean , damn the "Freight Freaks" have so much to pick from , besides the fact they have all that proto data that splashed all over most magz's .If you run a seven car consit on my layout it takes up almost half of one leg . I have a 10' x 12' former bedroom that I use & the layout is " U " shaped . Those of us out here who do pass. modeling & operations need to have some representation too ! If we had shorter cars we could also use smaller # turnouts , thereby saving more space . You know the proto. railroads ran a lot of pass. service , but it is seldom mentioned & minimal info. is avaliable . I've taken to buying cheaper cars & cutting them down . I then , look at the carbody & remove that portion which is repeated most often . This gives me the flavor of the car , but allows operation on tighter turns . I've tried it with cutting down 85' / 4 wheel truck unit & now I'm on to Hvy. wght. / 6 wheelers . If any one else has tried this or has another idea please let me know . Until then I'll keep lobbying for 60'ers & preach my story to anyone who will listen .Maybe , if enough of us "Passenger Heads" get together , we can get some action . Come on manufacturers ! You guys read this stuff once in awhile . Let's get moving on this .
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