Rolling stock for 4-4-0 general

MTH made some somewhat era appropriate cars you might consider.  They had a whole series of 1875ish and later cars that while a little large on scale, like the Lionel General would look pretty good behind that train.  Also, Lionel made some era appropriate cars during both the potwar and the MPC era in both passenger and freight car styles that often came with the original general sets.

@GG1 4877 posted:

MTH made some somewhat era appropriate cars you might consider.  They had a whole series of 1875ish and later cars that while a little large on scale, like the Lionel General would look pretty good behind that train.  Also, Lionel made some era appropriate cars during both the potwar and the MPC era in both passenger and freight car styles that often came with the original general sets.

Yes, very nice cars. I have several. They can be a little pricey, but can be worth a reasonable premium. There were passenger cars, too, of some kind. MTH also made some nice 19th Century steamers - nicer that the Lionel General, as models, anyway.

(Note: zinc-pest has occurred on a couple of these cars' trucks and/or couplers; not most. Just be aware.)

BTS makes kits for real Civil War era cars. I have built a number of Civil War era cars for my B&O 0-8-0 camel back war era loco. True Civil War era cars are very short and small. Really go all out and use link and pin couplers! 

I concur on the MTH Overtons.  MTH has a variety of the Overton cars.  I picked up the W.A.R.R set recently.  You'll have to scour the internet and the auction sight to get them.  The WARR ones seem most plentiful.

Brendan

Something you may want to consider is the Lionel steam rail sounds silver wood side boxcar. Woodside fits era (slightly) sounds are steam engine. Of course not an 4-4-0, but add to fun.

Hielsie

@AMCDave posted:

BTS makes kits for real Civil War era cars. I have built a number of Civil War era cars for my B&O 0-8-0 camel back war era loco. True Civil War era cars are very short and small. Really go all out and use link and pin couplers!

I believe BTS has been out of business for a while now.  Correct me if I'm wrong!

BTS website updated 7/6/21 and not far from my house....but no public showroom.

Oh!  I should stop spreading nasty rumors!.

You should have no problems finding (with a *little* effort) W&ARR rolling stock to pull with your new General.  I collect W&ARR stuff (and I have that General on order, as well), and here is a partial list of some of the modern production stuff in my collection.  I didn't include the sets or other General engines.  When it comes to the MTH, it is not complete (I think -- I may not have bought the most recent runs).

I also did not include any of the W&ARR Postwar Lionel, and there is quite a bit out there, as well.  I also did not include the rolling stock made by SMR Trains as they are brass, very expensive, and not easy to find.

Lionel
9551  W&ARR Baggage Car
9552  W&ARR Passenger Car
9553  W&ARR Flatcar w/ horses
15029  W&ARR Wood-Sided Reefer
26765  W&ARR Wells Fargo Sheriff & Outlaw Car  (Postwar Celebration series)
29459  Archive Collection 1878 W&ARR Water Barrel Car
31569  Western & Atlantic Passenger 2-Pack
35184  W&ARR Baggage Car
36657  W&ARR Caboose
36856  W&ARR Sheriff & Outlaw Car
39480  W&ARR Flatcar w/ Cannon Load
3949  W&ARR Cannonball Flatcar
52348  LCCA Halloween General Sheriff & Outlaw Car
52405  LCCA Halloween General Add-on Set (2 cars)
82447  Western & Atlantic Sheriff and Outlaw Car
83752  Western & Atlantic Horse Car and Corral

MTH
30-6400  W&ARR Overton Passenger 3 Car Set
30-6404  W&ARR Overton Passenger 4 Car Set (Texas Coach Cars)
30-6429  W&ARR Overton Passenger 3 Car Set
30-7114  W&ARR Stock Car (19th century)
30-7216  W&ARR Gondola Car (19th century)
30-7320  W&ARR Wooden Tank Car (19th century)
30-7439  W&ARR Boxcar (19th century)
30-7635  W&ARR Flatcar w/ Cannon (19th century)
30-7724  W&ARR Woodsided Caboose (19th century)
30-72084  W&ARR Gondola Car (19th century)
30-72125  W&ARR Gondola Car (19th century)
30-73410  W&ARR Wooden Tank Car (19th century)
30-74666  W&ARR 34' Boxcar (19th century)
30-76228  W&ARR Flatcar w/ Cannon (19th century)
30-76439  W&ARR Flatcar w/ Cannon (19th century)
30-77242  W&ARR Woodsided Caboose (19th century)

K-Line
K661-8011  W&ARR Flatcar w/ cannons (#30830)

AHM
7306C  W&ARR Bobber Caboose

Here is a link to a Trainz article on Lionel Generals and other 1800's era sets that includes lots of photos of the various cars, including the Postwar cars.

Happy hunting!

Andy

Thank very much for all your answers.

I'm going to to study this.