circus train, little engine that could

I would imagine one of Lionels new 2-6-0 Moguls would be perfect for the look you want, and probably have plenty of pulling power.

Ah, did'nt read that right.  I'd bet that Mth Loco would work just fine.  I think a 4-4-0 would be marginal, and not really the right era.  Still think a Mogul would be prefect!

How about a MTH RailKing 4-6-0? It looks like the WALTER E. DISNEY on the Walt Disney World Railroad, and it has "the little engine that could" appeal

Thanks for the idea of a 2-6-0 mogul. Any ever made in anything other than black?

Ever seen a boxcar or passenger car with a hidden motor? Would be great for the really long trains.

Far as I know they're all black.  But you have to remember, the (real) circus did not own their own locomotives, but had their cars pulled by the motive power of whatever line they were on.

I'm sure someone has done a helper car as you describe, but I don't think you really need one.  I'd think a Budd car would be ideal for this though.

For a real Little engine scenario,  I'd put your 10 wheeler or Mogul at the head of the train, then have a K-Line Porter pushing at the end.

wife got this one;

http://www.lionel.com/Products/Finder/ProductDetail.cfm?ProductNumber=6-21230&expandBranch=0&Keywords=B&CategoryID=0&RailLineID=&CatalogId=

from here, and they have more.

http://www.westerndepot.com/pr...69/products_id/20134

The porter is a great match for the cars I have.

Thanks