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Other than some head-end type cars (baggage and so forth), I don't believe there were real prototypes for the 60' cars of that era. Sure there are some pre-1900 "shorty" cars like you see in 'old west' movies and layouts, but that's not what you mean I think (and typically those were well _under_ 60'). The 60' cars available in heavyweight and streamline (i.e. 1920's-50's) style were strictly non-prototypical "shorty" cars to give the feel of a passenger car without the full 80' length. They were, as you seem to have figured out, made specifically to accommodate those with tigher-radius curves. Having said all that, I wouldn't let the lack of a prototype get in your way. True 80' cars on your curves would look a bit silly and might not even stay on the track. 60' ers are a much better option. I used to have them myself on earlier layouts with smaller curves - they've since mostly been passed on to nephews and younger friends. As to sources, i'm not sure if anyone is making them currently. You might have to look for old stock, go to ebay and seek other such sources of non-new-production items. Your LHS might have some old dusty boxes with them too, you'd probably have to ask. I believe (don't take this as scripture) that athearn, rivarossi, walthers and IHC have made them at times in the past.
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