If you were to pair passenger cars with a 400e...would you go with the comet cars or the state cars? I know that the comet cars are usually paired with the 400e but those state cars are impressive.
Thanks,
Sunrise
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I have the smaller comet type cars, they make the 400e more impressive.
I think the #9 is a better match for state cars.
Has to be the state cars. Couple 4 or 5 of those bad boys to the 400E and you've got one impressive consist.
Originally Posted by Sunrise Special:
If you were to pair passenger cars with a 400e...would you go with the comet cars or the state cars? I know that the comet cars are usually paired with the 400e but those state cars are impressive.
Thanks,
Sunrise
There is only one solution. Buy the State Blue Comet cars to pull with the 400E and the 420 Blue Comet cars to pull with a 390E. Remember the State cars are Brass trim and the 390E is Brass trim. Then you will need a Brass trim 400E and Brass trim 420 cars.
This will give you 2 great looking eclectic sets that combine to make a traditional early Blue Comet set.
Jim,
!!!! And how do you suggest I finance your recommendation? 
Well I purchased a MIB 3 car two tone blue state set thats on its way. Got it for a great price and Im wondering if I should have got the comet cars. May see them on the buy sell forum in a few days. Need to sleep on it.
Thanks,
Sunrise
Pay cash and buy one set at a time. Go all brass so they match. After all Standard Gauge layouts like Rome were not built in a day.
Jim,
Good advice!
Sunrise
My vote is for the state cars - that is what I run with my 400E when not using a 408E. NOT a fan of the 381E, but am a Brute owner and fan!
Well... just got the Lionel Corp two tone blue state cars this afternoon. I never actually saw these in person before. They are huge and beautiful...but I'm afraid a bit to big perhaps.
Be on the look out for these on the Buy/Sell forum at a great price.
Sunrise
