Abingdon Branch mixed trains cars question

Sun May 10 12:32:35 EDT 2020

 Nice job on No. 11, Jim Brewer. I did No. 12 by a similar kitbash, but did not add as many details as on your No. 11. Fortunately, I had a pair of Central Valley trucks which are closer to prototype than the PRR style trucks on your No. 11. (But nobody has the absolutely correct 4 wheel trucks)
Jim Nichols
    On Saturday, May 9, 2020, 05:31:02 PM CDT, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:  

 I kitbashed N&W No. 11 many years ago out of Athearn RPO and Baggage Car shells.  I believe i displayed it at the 1992 Williamson convention. 
Jim Brewer
On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 1:52 PM NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

It was many years ago...Is there an index on the website? 

Jeff Cornelius 
On Saturday, May 9, 2020 NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:
Jeff,
I have never seen a picture of an M-1 on the Abingdon train. Do you remember which Arrow had the article?
Roger HuberDeer Creek Locomotive Works 

    On Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:40:16 PM CDT, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:  

 The Rivarossi "1930" RPO/Baggage somewhat resembles the N&W M-1. There was once an article in the Arrow about making it a better one.The Bachmann Spectrum combine is pretty close.Both of these require some hunting, but they're out there somewhere.
Jeff Cornelius

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 On Friday, May 8, 2020, NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

Hi,
It is hard to find the correct ones outside of brass.  ConCor has some ok stand in branch line combines and post office cars and coaches.
They are very reliable and come lighted.

I am usually on the look out for good mail cars myself.
CheersDavid Baker
On Fri, May 8, 2020, 12:11 PM NW Modeling List <nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

As I continue collecting info re: modeling sections of the Abingdon Branch 1957-63 and late 60s to early 70s, I’ve noticed that the coach changed to a combine after steam’s last run in 1957 and prior to the mixed being cancelled in 1963.  See attached TRAINS cover from a 1984 article showing the coach in 1957.

Can someone recommend HO models for the RPO/baggage (I think the mixed train’s car was #14 but I can’t clearly determine the number in any photos so far)?  The attached photo is from the NWHS archives because it’s of the same style.  How about recommendations for a coach and a combine?

Jim King

http://smokymountainmodelworks.com/

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