Being 16 and popping for $800 3-rail cars is not a common occurrence. I think when I was 16 I was dreaming of building a 1/2 scale F9F-5 that I could fly.
Reality sets in about half a decade later.
I have been a 2-railer since I was ten. I am delighted to say that the K-Line 21" UP cars are more than realistic enough for me. I do have an Armour Yellow Budd car somewhere - I will try for an iPad shot for you Friday.