I want to build passenger cars from the late 40's early 50's era. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of passenger cars available, as compared to freight. Any suggestions as to which are the best; most realistic ? Al
welcome to trainboard Al im not sure which are the best, at the moment i am rather dissapointed at the lack of quality coaches compaired to the european ones, im looking for a buisness train as well so ill be glad of any info anyone can give ------------------ wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery [This message has been edited by StickyMonk (edited 03 May 2000).]
There is a company called Union Station Products from Memphis TN. that might have what you are looking for. You can find them at USP.dsop.com/sides.html Hope this helps.
Outstanding..... thank you !! Now I have to do some reading to understand exactly which of their products fits what I want: 40's streamliner cars, what is fluting, etc And WHY do they sell them with trucks, but no wheels ?? <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AFN: There is a company called Union Station Products from Memphis TN. that might have what you are looking for. You can find them at USP.dsop.com/sides.html Hope this helps.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
The core kit(roof,floor,etc) is made by Eastern Car Works which also makes several passenger cars themselves. I have built a 4-4-2 from Eastern Car Works and did not use their trucks but used IHC ones instead. The IHC trucks roll very well but are a bit pricy. I currently have a car on order from Union Station Products and intend to use the IHC trucks on this car. I figure one car when completed will cost in the $50 range which is still easier on the budget than brass.
Now along the same lines, any suggestions for reference material, to assure picking the right cars for the trains I want to model ? In other words, modeling prototype......... <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AFN: The core kit(roof,floor,etc) is made by Eastern Car Works which also makes several passenger cars themselves. I have built a 4-4-2 from Eastern Car Works and did not use their trucks but used IHC ones instead. The IHC trucks roll very well but are a bit pricy. I currently have a car on order from Union Station Products and intend to use the IHC trucks on this car. I figure one car when completed will cost in the $50 range which is still easier on the budget than brass.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Yes the kits must be painted. I use metalizer paint. Stainless steel for the sides and aluminum for the roof. It depends on what road you are modelling. I model the Rock Island so my cars are stainless steel with fluted sides. I have done Illinois Central cars in the Brown/Orange scheme and they are smooth side cars. I dont know what trains you wish to model but there are books available called "Pullman Standard Library" and also reference books for the Budd company. The publisher escapes me right now. Many of the PS books are long out of print (SP,NYC). Hope this helps a little.
goldshark, Which railroad are you modeling? That's the first step in determining which cars you need to model. It seems that each railroad used different cars in for each train, and quite often railroads used unique cars in their trains. Four Ways West and Morning Sun Books are two publishers who are releasing books with some fairly detailed information about particular railroads, including LOTS of color photos. I think you might also peruse back issues of Trains, Passenger Train Journal, and other magazines you can get your hands on. Pat ------------------ Wishin' I wasn't so far from the railroad...
Sheesh..... this is getting deeper and deeper ! I want to model the 40's and 50's Pennsy. The trains out of Penn station in NYC. The Broadway, the Florida trains, the C&O trains out of Penn also. These are the trains I rode as a little kid with my father. Guess I'll have to learn about air brushes too, huh ? This is the same trap I fell into with the '69 Corvette. It got deeper and deeper and.......... !! :>) Al <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AKrrnut: goldshark, Which railroad are you modeling? That's the first step in determining which cars you need to model. It seems that each railroad used different cars in for each train, and quite often railroads used unique cars in their trains. Four Ways West and Morning Sun Books are two publishers who are releasing books with some fairly detailed information about particular railroads, including LOTS of color photos. I think you might also peruse back issues of Trains, Passenger Train Journal, and other magazines you can get your hands on. Pat <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hey, collecting all that informatin is half the fun! At least you have chosen two railroads that have been documented extremely well. Morning Sun books (www.morningsunbooks.com) has eleven Pennsy books listed on their website. The PRR Color Guide to Freight and Passenger Equipment #2 looks like it might help you. They also have eight NYC books listed. I suspect there are many more books available that I haven't found in the last ten minutes. Your local hobby store should be able to order any of these books for you. Yes, it can be a fairly hefty investment, especially if you purchase more than two or three, but I believe you'll find them quite worthwhile. I know the few books I've purchased about the SP and the SP&S have really helped my knowledge about those railroads in Oregon. Good Luck! Pat ------------------ Wishin' I wasn't so far from the railroad...
Rivarossi and International Hobby Corp (IHC) produce a couple of nice Pennsy passenger cars. The smooth side streamlined (1930's car as they call it) observation is a true Pennsy prototype as is the duplex sleeper. Its a start.
Pat and AFN..... thanks much. Your info is really helpfull and I'll followup. Now........ for a sponser ! Al
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by goldshark: I want to build passenger cars from the late 40's early 50's era. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of passenger cars available, as compared to freight. Any suggestions as to which are the best; most realistic ? Al<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> If you're looking for heavyweights, Branchline is in the process of tooling on a whole line. Two Pullman styles & one coach style in many different roads. I can't wait!!!
