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sncf231e posted:

H0 factory painted brass model by OMI:

This is the most accurate version of the CNJ 831-835 series Pacifics I have ever seen. 

Not to pick on our MTH version Melgar, but while is it a very nice version of this locomotive it does not accurately capture the Wooten firebox as the HO OMI version does above.  I know I'm being overly picky, but I've been wanting an accurate CNJ Pacific for some time for my personal layout, specifically as operated in the early 50's until they were retired in 1953.

Also Camelback 592 pulled the BC at times in the later years.  An O Camelback Atlantic would be a nice addition to any passenger oriented steam era layout.

The bigger issue has always been the cars.  The baggage, baggage-coach, coaches, and observations were built new for the train by Bethlehem Ship Builders and while 72' is the correct length, they ran on AAR 4 wheel trucks and the windows are not paired as shown in nearly every heavyweight car produced in O.  These cars and many similar ones formed the backbone of CNJ's commuter operations.  There are real life examples in excursion service all over the country now, but no reasonable models.  The diner as many know was a 1880's  wood Pullman palace car that was converted by adding sheet steel to the outside to match the rest of the train.  It was an 80' car complete with its original truss rod body.  

Again, I only state this as it interests me to get an accurate set someday.  We all enjoy trains differently so seeing all the versions of this train is quite fun! 

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