Yes, my drive is insulated so I can run on just the rails for now, overhead is in the future and North Shore used inside 3rd rail once on the "L", CA&E did as well. I am looking for a brass CA&E car as well as that is my 2nd favorite traction line. My layout is only 4'x7' so tight curves are the norm. planning a basic suburban/edge of Chicago area that could be for either CNS&M or CA&E. I thought about having dual power just as I like having all axles driven, but cost wise I just went with single truck power. Maybe after getting a 2nd car powered I will have this one dual powered. Quentin's drives are the gold standard and well worth the wait. He did a great job on my trucks, dead silent with the micro motor he uses, all I hear is wheels on rail. One other reason I thought about having the other truck powered is to pull a non powered trailer car and only having one of my CNS&M coaches powered. I am looking at doing a basic interior with seats and a few details where the motorman will be. I am looking for a pro painter to paint the car next, either as 160 or 162, not sure if in Greenliner or the later simplified green/red.
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