I started back into model railroading about a year ago. I have a layout (sorry to the realist out there but yes it is on a 4X8 table). I purchased a Union Pacific 906locomotive which I have researched that was used in the 1980s. My question: Where do I look to start as far as structures? Not ready to get too serious (yet?) but I am working to get some buildings that might fir with the 1989s. Where is the best place to look. I've been on modelrtrainstucc.com but it is hard to know "age  appropriate" structures.

I modeled the Tonopah and Tidewater RR in Goldfield, Nevada circa 1915 for 15 years.  I know every company and website that made western HO USA models and have stored boxes of wood buildings that are perfect for a Western mining theme. Wild West Models is a good example.  I decidedtTo do something completely different and model a modern diesel short line.  I chose the Maryland Midland RR in Union Bridge.  

PLEASE SEE MY LAST POST BELOW. IN SPITE OF MANY GOOD SUGGESTIONS IT BECAME APPARENT THAT REPLACEMENT WITH SOMETHING ELSE WAS EASIER THAN TRYING TO FIX.

Hi all,

I'm currently working on a design for an O scale layout featuring a 1900's canal port (something similar to Williamsport, MD along the old C&O canal) are coming along nicely, with the exception of boats. I've been able to find several O scale boats, but all have been along the lines of great lakes or seafaring styles.

Anybody know of any sources for O scale canal boats?

Thanks for the help!

-Ben