local power?

[NW Modeling List]

First of all, that you to all the folks that helped with my question 
about the Pumpkin Vine around Martinsville, A.

As I continue to plan for my railroad empire, I find I'll have an N&W 
local interchanging cars with my railroad.  That leaves me wondering 
what sort of locomotives would be appropriate.  I'm modeling 1952-53, 
with the potential to backdate to 1943 or so.  Ideally, I can justify a 
locomotive not more than 50' long, since I've literally modeled myself 
into a corner and have no room for a longer engine.  Unless the N&W used 
  some VERY short steam engines on locals, I am assuming that I'm stuck 
with diesel power.

Any advice, comments, etc. would be appreciated and put to good use.
-- 
Kenneth Rickman - krickman1 at carolina.rr.com
Salisbury, NC

If at first you don't succeed, use a bigger hammer!