Interesting read.
In the 1:1 side of things passenger and head end equipment was varied widely.
I admire how the 3 rail selection of compression works pretty well and sometimes not so much. I think the Madison heavyweight cars are terrific. I have a few sets and enjoy them a lot.
My scale addiction is another story. Finding space for my consists has become a huge problem no pun intended. 7 complete passenger trains in full scale 1/48 in thier boxes is a lesson in available real estate ugh. The UP Wasatch Model Company boxes take the crown for HUGENESS. Hahah 13 of those is a Duesy. Good grief.
Since this is the scale thread I'll add I sure do love Scott's work on these trains of late. They are so spectacular an absolute blessing thanks Scott if you read this.