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Railroads that were NOT around in your time period- -BNSF -CSX -NS RR's that were- -illinois central (IC gulf came in the mid-1970's) -Chicago Burlington & Quincy -Chicgo & North Western -Chicgo Great Western -Rock Island- there are many more that i did not list. Brands of engines worth buying- -Atlas -Athearn (Genesis, RTR, or b-b) -PROTO 1000 / 2000 -KATO there are others that i did not list. Plan on spending at least $50 for a good engine. Chances are the engines you have now (that don't run) are "train-set" grade. Most high-grade engines would still run after 25 years. For rolling stock there is no one brand that stands out. bottom line_ RESEARCH the railroad you chose to model. You can't just buy anything w/ the RR you are modeling. That doesn't work. Ask yourself - What locomotives were in servce at that time? what paint scheme(s) did they wear? What types of freight cars (or passenger cars) were in service? Remeber the members of this forum will answer any questions you may have.
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