General Info

Note that the prototype-alongside-model photos on this page were selected only as initiations to the varied car types that can be found in each category.

Steam Generator and Head End Power Cars

Not required if all cars in the train can be supplied from the engine.

Example of a Steam Generator Car (*.pdf)
Example of a Head End Power Car (*.pdf)
Portable substations for electric railways (*.pdf)

Caboose

Note that all cabooses are bi-directional, but a few might not be equipped with a bed or toilet (transfer/work cabooses for example). They have been almost completely replaced with FREDs, except on long reverse runs.

| Roofwalk era Caboose (*.jpg)
Drovers' Caboose-combine.pdf (*.pdf) - {or substitute a normal bay window roofwalk caboose mid-train for drover use}
Traction Cabeese (*.pdf)
Cabooses (*.pdf)

Dormitory Car

While a Caboose can be slept in, its primary function is to be a look-out cabin. Dormitory cars are designed specifically as sleeping quarters, while Bunk cars will also have a bathroom, kitchenette, and tool space.

High Speed Dormitory-combine Car (*.pdf)
Pullman Troop Sleeper (*.pdf)
| Bunk Car (*.jpg)

Hospital Car

United States Army Hospital Trains (*.pdf)

` Track Maintenance equipment

Maintenance-of-Way rollingstock (*.pdf)
| Catenary Maintenance Car (*.jpg) - {platform raises and rotates}
| Ballast Tamper (*.jpg)
| Weed Sprayer (*.jpg)
| Hy-Rail Inspection Vehicle (*.jpg) - {preferable over a Hand Car}

` Snow Clearance and Wildfire Fighting equipment

| Snow Clearance Rollingstock (*.jpg) - {snow blower/plow and icicle breaker}
| Wildfire Fighting Rollingstock (*.jpg) - {water pumper and supply tanks}

` Wreck Clearance equipment

The Wreck Train (*.pdf)
| Generator Car (*.jpg) - {needed at remote work sites}
| Crane (*.jpg)
| Crane Tender (*.jpg)

` Military Weapons Platforms

| Peacekeeper Rail Garrison Car (*.pdf)
| CNRR Anti-Aircraft Gun and Searchlight Cars (*.pdf)
| Armored Unit (*.pdf)