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What size rail cars to buy?

My son just bought Lionel 2433241 Conrail SD-50 #6709 w/Legacy. What are the appropriate size cars to go with this engine? I don't know anything about trains and I want to buy him a gift. He is just starting to build the collection.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 

  • Rail Line: Conrail
  • Road Number: 6709
  • Gauge: O Gauge 
  • Power: Electric
  • Engine Type: Diesel
  • Min Curve: O54
  • Dimensions: Length: 19"
  • Most Recent Catalog: 2023 Volume II Catalog
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u/Ok_Friendship_9065 — 2 days ago
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Custom Rail Cars for Conrail Legacy Engine

My son recently bought Lionel 2433241 Conrail SD-50 #6709 w/Legacy. This is his first legacy engine so all of his rail cars look too small behind this engine. He is earning his Eagle Scout Rank and I'd like to get him a nice gift. The Lionel official Boy Scout cars are smaller size that won't go well with this size engine. I'd like to get something custom (maybe three cars) that would be the appropriate size, match the Conrail Blue and have and Eagle Scout theme? I want it to be really nice and quality design. Any recommendation on someone or a company who could do this?

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u/Ok_Friendship_9065 — 2 days ago