scale rail posted:
Agreed, especially if you are trying to recreate the 773's 1950 aura. They can be reasonably found at train shows and $bay. Also, keep in mind to make sure you acquire the cars from the same vintage; since the "Lionel Lines" stamping alignment is different depending on the particular year made. Plus, IIRC those madison cars are only 16" in length coupler to coupler.