Thanks to everyone who supplied helpful info. I heard back from Western Hobbycraft and placed an order for the LA car, which is apparently closer to the picture I posted. The Johnstown is more streamlined on the ends apparently. I bought a scratch and dent shell too, which I'll paint and detail.
Is there anything out there like this http://www.proto87.com/ HO scale trolley track system but for O scale? I'd love to eventually run 2 rail on simulated brick streets.
Tim