Norton posted:I agree the GGD cars are the best but its a trade off between Lionel and K-Line for second place. K-Lines are scale length but are based on Budd cars. The original Daylight cars were built by Pullman Standard. Lionel cars made around 2005 are only 18" but are closest to PS and also have full width diaphragms which were standard on all the period Daylights. They also have nice interiors with figures. Check them both out before jumping in.
2005 Lionel Car
Pete
Note that the Lionel cars have the typical "Lionel windows stuck on the OUTSIDE of the car".