If you are the type that likes to actually model things, as in "build" models, as opposed to buying 'em and running 'em, here is an idea that might appeal to you. MARX makes a nice starting point for a NYC Hudson tender. It is the correct width and matches other S scale equipment. Tenders without locos were used in MOW trains and wreck trains as fuel cars and water cars. Typically, a steam-powered crane would have a tender coupled right next to it to provide water (for the steam) and coal (for the heat). These trains frequently carried crew cars of various kinds and even a kitchen car which needed water and/or fuel of various kinds. I saw one photo with a tender labeled as a "diesel fuel car". Using an Overland Hudson brass tender for this purpose could get rather expensive to say the least. But using a MARX plastic tender for this purpose would be quite reasonable to say the least. I now have four of them (not for sale) and paid about $10-$14 each on eBay. MARX also makes other tenders which are not so obviously part of the NYC family. Not to mention AF tenders which are suitable for the same purpose. Have not explored Lionel tenders yet. The tender on eBay (see below) is made of plastic with a metal floor. MARX also used the same mold to make a diecast version of the same tender. I think it would be too heavy and much more difficult to work with. Cast on details need to be removed and other details need to be added. Same as with the good old AF stuff in the goode olde daze. Click here to see what I am talking about:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6025424691&fromMakeTr ack=true Have fun....Ed L. Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
