local power?

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Hi Kenneth;

Diesel doesn't work on the N&W before 1955.

A class M 4-8-0 would be a good candidate for you, watch e-bay for a model - 
brass only so far.  I am hopping that Bachman will do one in their Spectrum 
line since 475 is a Strasburg.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4-8-0_475

Nigel F Misso, PE
http://www.linkedin.com/in/nigelmisso
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> 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!

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