Here is an Atlas 9973 HO MP15DC NS #2430/blk&wht

bending down in the rocks and dirt to put trains on the tracks is not fun

This is Atlas TrainMan HO Scale Ready-to-Run Cupola Caboose - Chicago & Eastern Illinois #2

This is a Rivarossi L70BC5454P HO Rear Cylinder Assembly Allegheny Loco Parts #12

many carried their company's name in fancy brickwork or as a painted sign

Hartland 15010 G Orange and White Make & Take Gondola Kit ProductID_11590884 Here is an Atlas 9973This is a Hartland 15010 G Orange and White Make & Take Gondola Kit. These are undecorated kits of the Mini Series cars, perfect for kit bashing or lettering yourself. Condition: Factory New (C 9) Operational Status: Functional Original Box: Yes (P 9) Manufacturer: Hartland Model Number: 15010 MSRP: $19. 99 Scale Era: G Scale Model Type: Freight Cars The Trainz SKU for this item is P12339045. Trainz Product Id: 12339045