I am modeling the midwest (KCS Kansas City Area) in the early 1980s.  I have several 60' MDC flat cars (HO scale) which I would like to add farm equipment or construction equipment as loads.  I subscribe to the "Good Enough" philosophy, so I would prefer modifying toys such as those found at Walmart, rather than spend $30-$60  a piece for scale models.  I have found some nice near HO scale 1/87 toys of both farm tractors and construction equipment, however I don't know what models would be appropriate for my era.  I don't want a flat car running on my

So the late Dean Freytag's book on steel got me interested in steel. I dreamed, schemed and planned what I would do when I had time and money. Then one day a couple years back I discovered direct reduced iron.

I have noticed on this website alot of pics showing Southern Pacific freight, But what I'm discussing is the issue of  lighting not only the interior of the " Business Car ", which includes Superintendant, General Manager, Regional Superintendants, Office Cars, But also the tail lights, As shown in the links below