Tinplate Art posted:NO contest: The original Lionel "Madison" cars! Maybe you could also find a Lionel repro observation to match the three original coaches. The Lionel Trains, Inc repro four-car Madison set from 1990-91 are made with heavy plastic like the originals.
Except these are lettered "Lionel Lines" vs NYC. NYC cars have been done countless times both streamline and heavyweight, 18" and 15".
Google "Lionel New York Central passenger cars" and take your pick.
Pete