Info about Phoebe Snow coach models | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

BenLMaggiOGR Forum Member

I am putting together an O scale train of the Batten Kill Railroads "Rambler" excursion train from the 1980s. It operated in the 1980s in upstate NY and featured an RS3 and leased two passenger coaches that originally were part of the DL&W's "Phoebe Snow" passenger train. The coaches are distinct in that they appear smooth-sided without any fluting or joints or anything. The train was painted in a bright orange/yellow/green scheme, and while the coaches were returned and the tourist train aspect folded the engine still exists in that paint today on the BKRR, although out of service.

Link to postcard of train here: https://www.cambridgephoto.com...View.php?ID=NYSA0023

Highball makes engine graphics and I commissioned a custom painted job for it. But, I need two coaches for the train and wondered if anyone could suggest suitable O scale models. I would prefer "scale" cars... at least reasonably scale length (18"-19" long) and not shorty coaches. Can anyone recommend anything? Thanks.

12/1/218:16 PM

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prrhorseshoecurveOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

With a flat side for the prototype, kLine smooth side aluminum cars that came in 18" or 21" if you are willing 2 pay the price.

Otherwise Lionel plastic 21" cars.

BenLMaggiOGR Forum Member

Might you have item numbers for the Kline or Lionel cars?

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