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Rolling stock refers to passenger cars and freight; in other words, the train you're modeling, unless you only collect locomotives with no layout. Model railroaders of n gauge trains (or n scale, which is the same thing) need a lot of rolling stock in order to make their layouts look realistic. A layout usually consists of 50 to 75 or 100 to 150 cars, and this will depend largely on the size of your layout - the bigger the layout, the more train cars you'll probably want. If you're like me then you'll prefer just a little less than too much. I was originally attracted to n gauge because of the ability to construct larger and /or more elaborate layouts.

With more models to choose from you can definitely find the N gauge rolling stock you need, (the manufacturers understand that us N gaugers are going after larger layouts.) You will need to mix cars, but the longer you mature in the hobby, the more important it will become to you to base this on specifics of the era and the railroad you're modeling. What I'm saying is that you will need to look into the history of freight cars, which will eventually but inevitably become a sub hobby for you, as it did for most of us.

During the 1920s it's ordinary to find wood cars. Between the first and second world war, the freight cars were wooden single-sheath boxcars with steel frames. Hoppers and gondolas were manufactured and later on, steel sheets were used instead of wood. By the 1930s, the wood boxcars disappeared and the steel counterparts ruled the tracks. In 1937 the AAR boxcars were very common. By the 1960s, the steel boxcars were already wearing out and they were replaced with exterior post car trains that came with different paint schemes.

A personal favorite of mine are the refrigerator cars which kept their cargo cool while traveling. These boxcars were basically insulated and tons of ices were used to keep cargo cool. The cars were made of wood and looked like billboards because of their different colors. Later on, steel refrigerator boxes came out. By the 1950s, the larger cars were already equipped with mechanical refrigeration, and by 1970, the ice bunkers were already obsolete.

Gravel, lime, cement, and sand were usually carried by hopper cars. Other variations of the cars also came out which carried plastic pellets, salt, potash, grain, and many other things. Tank cars were also common but through the years has undergone many changes as well. Before, the tank cars could only hold about an 8,000 to 12,000 gal capacity, but the modern ones can now hold around 33,000 gallons. The tank cars can carry different things like oil, propane, solvents, corn syrup, vegetable oil, etc.

During the 1930s, truck trailers were used for long hauls. It was called TOFC or trailer on flat car, and until today, these trailers still exist. It's much easier to develop a model from the 1920s to 1950s rather than creating model railways from the 1980s up to the present. You can enjoy the wide range of choices since this period while the evolution among freight cars took place the most.

Proper selection of the rolling stock should be done with discipline. Carefully study the different photos you can find on your favorite railroad. Always pick the freight cars that suit the era. You will also need passenger cars for the layout, which will complement the freight cars and can create a much more realistic layout. Again, if you're like me, you're layout has sleeping cars, baggage cars, observation cars, coaches, and diners.

Hobbyists should expect plenty more models of rolling stock today and in the coming years.

Richard Scholl is author of "Crazy About Model Trains," and chief editor of modeltrainssecrets.com [http://modeltrainssecrets.com] - an information rich site that discusses how to build, maintain, and collect trains models. For detailed info about n gauge trains [http://modeltrainssecrets.com/locomotives-for-n-gauge-trains] you can read myarticle "Choosing An N Gauge Or N Scale Locomotive That Will Pull It's Own Weight."

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Lionel Corporation Flatcar $39.97 This is a flatcar made in the true postwar style. It features a heavy die-cast metal bed, die-cast trucks and couplers, metal railings and brake wheel. Add a load of logs or whatever you choose to haul, 9 1/2" long. Type: Trains Gender: Male Age: Child

Lionel LIO11168 Csx Maintenance And Flatcar $134.94 Colorful and original, these work freight cars are decorated in merger railroad names. 2-Pack. Includes: . 6-39482 Maintenance Car. 6-27822 Flatcar with Bulldozer. Die-cast metal sprung trucks and operating couplers. Removable bulldozer on flatcar deck. Two figures on maintenance car. Gauge: Traditional O Gauge. Length: 10". RailLine: Mixed Road Names. Minimum Curve: O-27.

S P Whistle Stop 17342 Flatcar Norfolk and Western HO $30.38 This is the HO Scale Norfolk and Western Flatcar from the Silver Series by Bachmann. Suitable for Ages 14 and Up. Fully assembled Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Norfolk and Western Flatcar. Length: 73/8 (187.32mm). Width: 11/2 (38.1mm). Height: 3/4 (19.05mm.

S P Whistle Stop 18922 Flatcar UP with Crated Load HO $35.1 This Union Pacific Flatcar with Crated Load (#57260) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Union Pacific Flatcar with Crated Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18919 Flatcar Seaboard with Steel Load HO $35.1 This Seaboard Flatcar with Steel Load (#47399) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Seaboard Flatcar with Steel Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18923 Flatcar UP with Pipe Load HO $35.1 This Union Pacific Flatcar with Pipe Load (#57266) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Union Pacific Flatcar with Pipe Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18902 50 ft. Flatcar with Crate Load Ready to Run Maine Central HOScale $35.1 50 Flatcar with Crate Load Ready to Run Maine Central HOScale. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

S P Whistle Stop 18914 50 ft. Flatcar with Steel Beam Load Ready to Run Santa Fe HOScale $35.1 50 Flatcar with Steel Beam Load Ready to Run Santa Fe HOScale. High quality components. Designed to suit any budget. Satisfaction ensured.

S P Whistle Stop 18912 50 ft. Flatcar with Crate Load Ready to Run Santa Fe HOScale $35.1 This ATSF Flatcar with Crated Load (#90859) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One ATSF Flatcar with Crated Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18921 Flatcar Union Pacific with Container Load HO $35.1 This Union Pacific Flatcar with Container Load (#57257) is an HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Union Pacific Flatcar with Container Load. Length: 71/4 (184.15mm). Width: 15/8 (41.27mm). Height: 2 (50.8mm).

S P Whistle Stop 18924 Flatcar Union Pacific with Steel Load HO $35.1 This Union Pacific Flatcar with Steel Load (#57271) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Union Pacific Flatcar with Pipe Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18926 Flatcar with Container Load Western Maryland HO $35.1 This Western Maryland Flatcar with Container Load (#2632) is an HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Western Maryland Flatcar with Container Load. Length: 71/4 (184.15mm). Width: 15/8 (41.27mm). Height: 2 (50.8mm).

S P Whistle Stop 18927 50 ft. Flatcar wioth Crate Load Ready to Run Western Maryland HOScale $35.1 This Western Maryland Flatcar with Crated Load (#2634) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Western Maryland Flatcar with Crated Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18901 Flatcar Maine Central with Container Load HO $35.1 This Maine Central Flatcar with Container Load (#7503) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Maine Central Flatcar with Container Load. Length: 71/4 (184.15mm). Width: 15/8 (41.27mm). Height: 2 (50.8mm).

S P Whistle Stop 18903 50 ft. Flatcar with Pipe Load Ready to Run Maine Central HOScale $35.1 This Maine Central Flatcar with Pipe Load (#7505) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Maine Central Flatcar with Pipe Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18906 Flatcar Pennsylvania Railroad with Container Load HO $35.1 This Pennsylvania Railroad Flatcar with Container Load (#469524) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Pennsylvania Railroad Flatcar with Container Load. Length: 71/4 (184.15mm). Width: 15/8 (41.27mm). Height: 2 (50.8mm).

S P Whistle Stop 18904 50 ft. Flatcar with Steel Beam Load Ready to Run Maine Central HOScale $35.1 This Maine Central Flatcar with Steel Load (#7506) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Maine Central Flatcar with Steel Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18908 Flatcar Pennsylvania Railroad with Pipe Load HO $35.1 This Pennsylvania Flatcar with Pipe Load (#469537) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Pennsylvania FLatcar with Pipe Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18907 50 ft. Flatcar with Crate Load Ready to Run Pennsylvania HOScale $35.1 This Pennsylvania Flatcar with Crated Load (#469529) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Pennsylvania Flatcar with Crated Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18909 Flatcar Pennsylvania Railroad with Steel Load HO $35.1 This Pennsylvania Flatcar with Steel Load (#469547) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Pennsylvania Flatcar with Steel Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18911 Flatcar Santa Fe with Container Load HO $35.1 This Sante Fe Flatcar with Container Load (#90852) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Sante Fe Flatcar with Container Load. Length: 71/4 (184.15mm). Width: 15/8 (41.27mm). Height: 2 (50.8mm).

S P Whistle Stop 18913 Flatcar Santa Fe with Pipe Load HO $35.1 This ATSF Flatcar with Pipe Load (#90861) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One ATSF Flatcar with Pipe Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18928 Flatcar Western Maryland with Pipe Load HO $35.1 This Western Maryland Flatcar with Pipe Load (#2638) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Western Maryland Flatcar with Pipe Load.

S P Whistle Stop 18929 Flatcar Western Maryland with Steel Load HO $35.1 This Western Maryland Flatcar with Steel Load (#2639) is a HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. One Western Maryland Flatcar with Steel Load.

Bachmann Williams BAC18916 Ho Seaboard Flatcar with Container $30.89 Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks. Added weight for optimum tracking. Scale: HO 1/87. Size: 71/4 L x 15/8 W x 2 H.

S P Whistle Stop 17302 Flatcar Santa Fe HO $30.38 This Santa Fe Flat Car (#90850) is an HO Scale Model Ready to Roll from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and readytoroll. Celcon molded BarberBettendorf friction bearing trucks. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Planked black floor with wood grain detail and stake holders. Upright brakewheel. Molded underframe with detailed brake set. Moldedin rivets grab irons and stirrup steps. Accurately molded plastic body painted brownishred and white: Super Shock Control ATSF 90850 logo data. (1) Flat Car. Length: 7 (178mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 5/8 (17mm).

S P Whistle Stop 17322 Flatcar CO HO $30.38 This is the HO scale C and O Flat Car by Bachmann for ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Chesapeake and Ohio logo. (1) HO scale C and O Flat Car. Length: 7.05 (179 mm). Width: 1.38 (35 mm). Height: .59 (15 mm).

S P Whistle Stop 17314 Flatcar Pennsylvania Railroad HO $30.38 This Pennsylvania Flat Car (#469530) is an HO Scale Model Ready to Roll from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and readytoroll. Celcon molded BarberBettendorf friction bearing trucks. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Planked black floor with wood grain detail and stake holders. Upright brakewheel. Molded underframe with detailed brake set. Moldedin rivets grab irons and stirrup steps. Accurately molded plastic body painted brown and white: Pennsylvania 469530 data. Length: 7 (178mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 5/8 (17mm). (1) Flat Car.

S P Whistle Stop 17333 Flatcar Northern Pacific HO $30.38 This Northern Pacific Flat Car (#63847) is an HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled and ready to roll. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. BarberBettendorf friction bearing trucks made of Celcon material. Added weight for optimum tracking. Intricate wood grain and rivet details. Detailed brakewheel and underframe. Accurately molded with side stake holes prototypically painted black with crisp white printing: Northern Pacific 63847 data. (1) Flat Car. Length: 7 (178mm). Width: 11/2 (38mm). Height: 3/4 (19mm).

S P Whistle Stop 17325 Flatcar Western Pacific HO $30.38 This Western Pacific Flat Car (#2235) is an HO Scale Model from the Bachmann Silver Series Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled and ready to roll. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. BarberBettendorf friction bearing trucks made of Celcon material. Added weight for optimum tracking. Intricate wood grain and rivet details. Detailed brakewheel and underframe. Accurately molded with side stake holes prototypically painted black with crisp white printing: WP 2235 2 HF Composition Shoes data. (1) Flat Car. Length: 7 (178mm). Width: 11/2 (38mm). Height: 3/4 (19mm).

S P Whistle Stop 17326 Flatcar Delaware and Hudson HO $30.38 This is the HO scale D and H Flat Car by Bachmann for ages 14 years and up. Premium HO scale Silver Series Rolling Stock Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZMate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking Delaware and Hudson Logo. (1) HO scale D and H Flat Car. Length: 7.01 (178 mm). Width: 1.42 (36 mm). Height: .55 (14 mm).

S P Whistle Stop 18347 52 ft. Flatcar with Missile HO $34.76 This is a Premium HO Scale Silver Series 52 Center Depressed Flat Car with Missle from Bachmann. Top of flat car is made of finely detailed brown plastic that represents seperate wooden boards. The center of the car is depressed slightly. A green missle carrier is sitting on the car. The missle carrier has four black wheels. The missle is white with a red tip and an orange rear. USAF is printed in black on the sides of the missle. The hollow missle is detachable. Finely molded panel lines create a realistic appearance. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Additional couplers with installation instructions. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks. Detailed underframe. Added weight for optimum tracking. Free rolling wheels. Your flat car is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage. One HO Scale 52 Center Depressed Flat Car with Missle. Length: 71/2 (19.1cm). Width: 11/4 (3.4cm). Height: 21/2 (6.4cm).

S P Whistle Stop 18348 52 ft. Flatcar with Transformer HO $31.73 This is a Premium HO Scale Silver Series 52 Center Depressed Flat Car with Transformer from Bachmann. Top of flat car is made of finely detailed brown plastic that represents seperate wooden boards. The center of the car is depressed slightly. A silver transformer is sitting on the center of the car. Finely molded panel lines create a realistic appearance. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks. Detailed underframe. Added weight for optimum tracking. Free rolling wheels. Your flat car is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage. One HO Scale 52 Center Depressed Flat Car with Transformer. Length: 71/2 (19.1cm). Width: 11/4 (3.4cm). Height: 2 (5.2cm).

S P Whistle Stop 18349 52 ft. Flatcar with No Load HO $31.05 This is a Premium HO Scale Silver Series 52 Center Depressed Flat Car from Bachmann. Top of flat car is made of finely detailed brown plastic that represents seperate wooden boards. The center of the car is depressed slightly. Finely molded panel lines create a realistic appearance. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Body mounted couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks. Detailed underframe. Added weight for optimum tracking. Free rolling wheels. Your flat car is tightly fitted within a platic tray which slides into a windowed cardboard box for storage. One HO Scale 52 Center Depressed Flat Car. Length: 71/2 (19.1cm). Width: 11/4 (3.4cm). Height: 1 (2.6cm).

S P Whistle Stop 17301 Flatcar Union Pacific HO $30.38 This is the HO scale Union Pacific Flat Car From the Silver Series by Bachmann for ages 14 years and above. Fully assembled Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings Celcon trucks Added weight for optimum tracking. (1) HO scale Union Pacific Flat Car. Length of car bed: 6.77 (172 mm). Width of car bed: 1.5 (38.1 mm). Height: .79 (20 mm).

S P Whistle Stop 17334 Flatcar Western Maryland HO $30.38 This Western Maryland Flat Car (#2633) is an HO Scale Model Ready to Roll from the Bachmann Silver Series. Suitable for Ages 8 and Older. Fully assembled weighted and readytoroll. Celcon molded BarberBettendorf friction bearing trucks. Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate knuckle couplers. Planked black floor with wood grain detail and stake holders. Upright brakewheel. Molded underframe with detailed brake set. Moldedin rivets grab irons and stirrup steps. Accurately molded plastic body painted brown and white: Western Maryland WM 2633 data. (1) Flat Car. Length: 7 (178mm). Width: 13/8 (34mm). Height: 5/8 (17mm).

Bachmann Williams BAC18907 Ho Pennsylvania Railroad Flatcar with Crated Load $34.45 Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks. Added weight for optimum tracking. Scale: HO 1:87.

Bachmann Williams BAC18909 Ho Flatcar Pennsylvania Railroad with Steel Load $34.45 Blackened machinedmetal wheels with RP25 contours. Magnetically operated body mounted EZ Mate couplers. Nonmagnetic blackenedbrass axles with needlepoint bearings. Celcon trucks. Added weight for optimum tracking. Scale: HO 1:87.