PNR model railroad..?

Question

Since there isn't much anyone can do to preserve the state ofthe RR here, I 'll just build one in scale models... I have pictures, I have the skills to (scratch)build the loco's and rolling stock, but hey, I dont have 24 hours a day to build everything,..after all, its a hobby..^^

Now since the store in shangrila (?) closed, I have resorted to converting children's toy trains to resemble PNR types like the GE widebodies and pug-nosed 2500 types..

however there are particulars with this kind of conversion - you cant put DCC decoders and run it on 12mm metal tracks.. the toys have plastic wheels and axles (but decently detailed out of the box)

So here is what I ask, your help, dear reader... help with the whole B/O scale model problem...(sigh)

Thanks

Answer 1

Well, if you're in the US, there's a bunch of online retailers. I suggest:

www.modeltrainstuff.com

www.blueridgehobbies.com

Answer 2

Oh my... first I have to decipher:

PNR = Panhandle Northern Railroad ? Philippines National Rairoad ? Pacific Northwestern Railroad ?

I'm also alittle lost with 12mm trackage... N-scale is 9mm.  I've done a dozen DCC conversions in N-scale, and IF your trackage is standard, you SHOULD be able to buy after-market trucks and wheel-sets.

Please toss us alittle more information, so that we can help point you to some sources.

GOOD LUCK