@leapinlarry posted:I think it would be an amazing train, yes sir, go for it. You only live once. Happy Railroading Everyone (3 rail tinplate cars may be an issue on 2 rail DC power???)
Leapin' Larry brings up a good point. As long as the trucks are replaced with 2-rail-compatible trucks, you should be good to go. Bottom line, if you think it would look good, then go for it. Lionel did a similar thing in the 30s with the 763e Hudson: they mated it with the tinplate 2600-series passenger cars and it is a beautiful train.