Modelling Green Cove

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Most mixed trains traveled without a caboose; The crew members would simply 
ride in one of the passenger cars.  A single hopper and perhaps a couple 
flat cars or gondolas for lumber service would also be appropriate.

O. Winston Link's photography books and the two editions of "Norfolk & 
Western Passenger Service" would also be useful resource tools.

Marty Flick

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> Good day,

>

> Like many others, inspiration comes from O Winston Link and other 

> excellent photographers who captured the Abingdon branch. I have been 

> researching this subject, most information is gleaned from the internet 

> images and The Virginia Creeper from the Ashe County Historical Society 

> however there are still holes in my research. Any suggestions on where to 

> find  information would be much appreciated.

>

> I have just a couple of questions: May I ask, what was the typical consist 

> of a 40's branch train - I am guessing that an annuated passenger or 

> combine car would be suitable along with 40' boxcars for the furniture 

> factory and other dry goods with a wooden caboose at the tail?

>

> Unfortunately I have missed the opportunity to purchase the necessary HO 

> models for the diorama, the Kingmill kit of the station seems to have long 

> been out of production and I cannot find any plans of the building, even 

> the availble images seem to taken from the same angle.

>

> Until recently, lack of suitable motive power has stopped me from further 

> progress but the offer of a LMB M-class has happened, it seems complete 

> but lacks the sunflower capuchon. Is there a source for this unique 

> smokestack in HO?

>

> Thanks for any advice for taking on this task.

>

> Tim Hale

>

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