Rolling Stock For The Southwest

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A local model railroad I've operated on is AT&SF. Approximately 70 sq meters. I particularly like their 2-6-2s and 4-4-2s, but since it is a mainline in California, most of the power is 2-8-2s, 2-10-2s, and such.

For a cheap caboose, the classic Athearn steel caboose is an AT&SF prototype. I recall seeing article by Andy Sperandeo (Model Railroader) on dressing them up a few years back. <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.trainlife.com/articles/806/detailing-the-santa-fe-steel-caboose">http://www.trainlife.com/articles/806/d ... el-caboose</a><!-- m -->

The MDC/Roundhouse AT&SF 4-4-2 is a fairly good model of a class of AT&SF engines. A cheap way to add more power to your roster. The IHC Mogul is a Harriman engine, one of the cheapest decent models out their of a common SP branchline engine...if you are interested in more general SW power...but it really needs a replacement tender...a vandy...
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I offer these cheap ideas because you mentioned that your pocket book was getting drained by the recent additions. I love those 2-6-2s...I applaud you for splurging on one.