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Re: (erielack) Stillwell Coaches



>I am looking for diagrams and specs for the Stillwell coaches that were used 
on the commuter trains that originated in >Spring Valley, NY in the mid 
'50's. I would like to build models of these cars in 1:32 scale. Right now 
I'm working on the >K-1 Pacific. I would appreciate any help.

This is the old NJ & NY RR Pascack Valley Line, acquired by Erie, survived 
through E-L and still running under NJ Transit (though minus the Stillwells! 
:) ).  I am interested in modeling aspects of this line in HO scale and would 
appreciate advice about any commercially produced models that could be used.  
For example, are there quality, accurate Stillwell coaches/ combines 
available?  There are some listed in the Walthers catalog (ie Funaro and 
Camerlengo p.226 2000 book) but I'm not sure about them.  Also, it was listed 
"less couplers and trucks".  What are the accurate model trucks?   
The poster above also mentions working on a model of a Pacific.  From posts 
here before, I have gathered that some of the Pacific models are not accurate 
to the Erie prototype (wrong tender, etc) I'm not "rivet counting", but would 
like reasonable accuracy.  What is the best Erie Pacific model available 
commercially?  
Also, what was the typical consist of a Pascack Valley Line train in the 40's 
and 50's (# of coaches, combine?, express reefer/ boxcars?)     

Now, to the poster above, I have not found many written materials on the 
Pascack Valley Line, except for  the book of the same name.  It has some good 
pictures of the stations, locomotives and cars (including Stillwells) but is 
short on history, details and, according to some in this message group, 
accuracy.  I have said before that it would be very beneficial if people on 
this group- both beginners and lifelong railroaders- shared and compiled 
their knowledge and experiences into a written work.  Many of us, including 
myself, take time to look around and dig up history and facts that could be 
interesting and beneficial to all.  I have learned so much from reading these 
postings over the past year and I would like to share my thoughts with 
others- and learn more. If there is anyone interested in the Pascack Valley 
Line, or the NJ & NY RR, please contact me at "stgcomm_@_aol.com."  I am moving 
next month to Rockland County, NY, not far from the long-gone Summit Park 
station and hopefully will be able to post pictures of New City Branch 
remnants when I get a good digital camera.

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