Plans for possible new 1x6' shelf layout?

[RobertInOntario]

If you model steam era North American railroads, in the 1920' & 30's most freight cars would be 40 feet long. The notable exception would be meat reefers which stayed at 36 feet until the large meat companies either went out of business or changed over to trucks in the 1970's. If you back date to pre-WW1, most of the equipment will be 36 footers. If you are running in the 1930's in North America, a "doodle bug" like the one Bachmann came out with a few years ago would be a good alternative to an rdc for passenger service.

Thanks, Russ that's helpful to know re my options. Rob