Odd Request

[shelbys_dad]

It's unreal how hard it is to find info on 1850-1890 loco's. I'm talking specifically about southern Romanian region of Wallachia. Very strange, I know.......but when is the last time anyone seen a locomotive from that area & era? I'm just curious is all.
I've spent longer than I want to admit searching and all I come up with are currently active loco's.

 

[Renovo PPR]

This may be of some interest to you.

Link --->Picture Gallery - Directory: /pix/ro/steam/misc

 

[shelbys_dad]

:thumb:

Not old enough, but thanks!........................now if I can just find them in N, Hmm

 

[shelbys_dad]

I may just have to change my ideas a bit cause I'm still unable to
"gather intel."

 

[Ralph]

I have to ask. What prompted your interest in this particular exotic location and time period? I'm intrigued.
Ralph

 

[shelbys_dad]

Well, umm...........I have never in my lifetime seen anyone model that region. I thought about doing it in N scale on a door. Of coarse it would be a logging community as thats what they did in that region & era.
I'm also tempted to scratch build this..and place it on a hillside

 

[Ralph]

Interesting! I was just wondering if you had some personal link to The Old Country or something. I'm imagining lots of mountain scenary. A castle like that would make an impressive model! Best wishes on your search for more infomation!
Ralph

 

[60103]

For modelling purposes, I think any old German/Austrian stock would be close. Even old English or American -- in HO Bachman's deWitt Clinton, Lafayette, or John Bull without the cowcatcher.

 

[Triplex]

I have never in my lifetime seen anyone model that region.

Nor have I. Modelling before the late 19th century is quite sparse, and modelling Romania is even rarer. Actually, have I ever seen a single layout depicting Romania?