Joe,
Interesting feedback. I always assumed that the MTH model was oversized overall, but I have never taken the time to look at it in any detail. It was an eBay purchase from about 15 years back. Sounds like it would be worthwhile project to convert to a more scale model one day.
My Corgi PCCs have GHB power trucks. However, looking at the Q-Car website, I see a world of possibilities. I would like to have traction line on my future layout and probably will do it in Proto-48 just to have something to learn on. There were several traction companies that competed with the NY&LB that I model in one form or another. Although most were gone by the era I model, I plan on incorporating them in some form. I'm too invested in OW5 for my mainline equipment to consider Proto-48.
My main interest in traction is actually in earlier era equipment and I enjoy learning about the traction railroads that also did freight operations even though I don't personally model them.
Your layout, modeling, and photography skills are fabulous. I've enjoyed following this thread.
