So, I'm considering putting up a loop (to start) in my yard for a small O gauge V&T replica. I am finding that obtaining V&T locomotives are scarce, though passenger cars seem to be available, so I expect I'll need to repaint (at least) another similar appearing model.
I'm not necessarily looking for exact replicas to existing V&T stock, but is there somewhere that I can go to compare similar locomotives but from different railroads, and then perhaps locate a suitable setup to repaint? I'm aware there are several configurations to choose from, but I really don't have the skills, equipment, or interest to dive into kitbashing one, but I feel, looking around that I am obliged to have to cut up parts from 2 or 3 other steam locomotives, to fabricate a reasonable looking replica.
Do I just settle for any roughly appearing locomotive and simply repaint it, or are there options I'm not aware of I should look into?
I'm not necessarily looking for exact replicas to existing V&T stock, but is there somewhere that I can go to compare similar locomotives but from different railroads, and then perhaps locate a suitable setup to repaint? I'm aware there are several configurations to choose from, but I really don't have the skills, equipment, or interest to dive into kitbashing one, but I feel, looking around that I am obliged to have to cut up parts from 2 or 3 other steam locomotives, to fabricate a reasonable looking replica.
Do I just settle for any roughly appearing locomotive and simply repaint it, or are there options I'm not aware of I should look into?