New Billy with slo mo rolling stock?

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I am new to this site. I will be building a new Billy from kits and adding the slo mo unit. I am really excited to have discovered this unit (slo mo) a few days ago. I built and ran a Billy in the 90's. I am seeing that LGB stock works out ok for The Billy. I like to scratch build or build from a kit. I am wondering if someone can point me in the right direction for plans or kits for rolling stock for the Billy and need to learn which wheel sets would be appropriate. Thanks in advance.
 
Are they American Kits, English or European? GRS do English Style kits that match just fine as even are most 16mm Kits. Some Years back though, I built a 16mm Scale Kit of an Irish Cattle Truck that Dominated my 15mm Scale Loco. So I put it on Smaller Wheels to bring the Height Down. I then got another of the Kits and reduced the size all round to better match the 15mm Scale better. NOT SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO DO VERY OFTEN I AM HAPPY TO SAY. Note that some American Kits are to 15mm to the Foot or 1:20 and they can be huge, but some of the Logging Stuff can be quite a bit smaller and better match your Billy.
JonD
 
dunnyrail said:
Are they American Kits, English or European? GRS do English Style kits that match just fine as even are most 16mm Kits. Some Years back though, I built a 16mm Scale Kit of an Irish Cattle Truck that Dominated my 15mm Scale Loco. So I put it on Smaller Wheels to bring the Height Down. I then got another of the Kits and reduced the size all round to better match the 15mm Scale better. NOT SOMETHING YOU HAVE TO DO VERY OFTEN I AM HAPPY TO SAY. Note that some American Kits are to 15mm to the Foot or 1:20 and they can be huge, but some of the Logging Stuff can be quite a bit smaller and better match your Billy.
JonD
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I've been looking at all types. I made an ore car once building from plans that appeared in a publication that really turned out well. I'm mostly concerned about things looking right and would not like building something inappropriate if avoidable. My layout is small and I will only be able to accommodate small consists.
 
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