JazzDad
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I need a tractor (of course) on my model railroad layout. From left to right, which of these would be correct for a 1940 setting? Athearn - 1/50 Die-Cast Tractor Pack, John Deere #1 (4)
Which tractor is appropriate?
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RollTideRam
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The Waterloo boy on the left was made up until 1925. The model D on the right has steel wheels. I think these were offered during WWII because of the rubber shortage. I think number 3 (model B) would be the one.
I am not a Johnny Popper expert and I did not sleep in a Holiday Inn last night, so you might want to check with someone else. JC
I am not a Johnny Popper expert and I did not sleep in a Holiday Inn last night, so you might want to check with someone else. JC
ShookFarm
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Tide covered it all pretty well. But, it would most likely depend on the farm setting. For an etremely rural layout, the D or Waterloo. A more developed (depending on city size) atmosphere would be more in line with the Johnny Popper (read some affluence into this).
Post a pic of the intended locale so we can get a feel for the setting. I'm assuming you are pretty much all steam on the layout, correct?
Post a pic of the intended locale so we can get a feel for the setting. I'm assuming you are pretty much all steam on the layout, correct?
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That "B" would be from the mid 40's to early 50's!
RollTideRam
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The model B was introduced in 1934 as a 1935 model. The model 50 took its place in 1951. JC