We're looking to see if anyone has assembled prototype info on Accurail's 36' double-sheathed wood box car?

What can you tell us?

Based on what's currently being discussed in the thread started by jamessix (http://model-railroad-hobbyist.com/node/32110) I'd like to throw something out for consideration.

Here on the forums of late we have experienced the doom and gloom portent of model railroading future, the failure of the 4'  X 8' layouts but also things like the realism thread and the Depression Era thread.

These topics got me to thinking: What is YOUR particular passion, YOUR points of interests that became focal points for the enjoyment of the Model Railroading Hobby ? What is the motivating factor(s) that keep you plugging away.

Hi all,

I've decided that my first train purchase will be the KATO EMD E5A "Silver Bullet".  I really seem to gravitate towards the passenger trains.

My first modeling surface will be about 3' by 6'.

This will be an N-scale layout.

Now for the tough part.  The layout.  I have no idea about things like curve radius and the like.  I gather that the longer cars, the bigger that track curve radius plays a part.