10-03-2010, 02:46 PM
pgandw Wrote:Lucky for me, none of the new RTR rolling stock is made for 19th Century prototypes. Wood and resin kits still rule, and scratchbuilding wood cars is not supposed to be that difficult. Or bash and backdate Roundhouse Old Timers. I've picked up IHC MOW series kits. I've also bought some Bachmann and Tyco cars for $1 - $3 each from broken up Old West train sets. All of these need improving to fit in with my concept of detailing, but as has been said that's a good part of the fun. Admittedly, by the time trucks and couplers and new queen posts and other details are added, I'm up to $12+ per car. But my small layout can only use about 30 cars anyway.
$12 isn't bad at all, especially when you think about the quality hobby time you got out of each car. Great stuff!
Three Foot Rule In Effect At All Times