Is it possible to find someone who would make modern ones?  Or anyone selling used trains of this scale.

Hi Bach Man,

I am searching for modern trains, train cars, and train tracks in the closest scale to 1:18 , of which I am a collector of everything in that wide ranging model scale.  The only thing I realize I am missing in my diorama are trains.  With some research, I discovered that Bachmann makes 1:20.3 size scale trains, which I think would be closest to go along with the 1:18 scale.

First of all, would I be accurate in my assumption that for example, a 1:18 diecast model car, would fit pretty darn close to scale on the top of a 1:20.3 flat car?  If not, is there a train scale even closer to 1:18 than 1:20.3 ?  I've read a tiny bit about an "F scale" that may be exact, but I'm vague on info on that scale.

Let's say 1:20.3 it is the closest scale I'll get to 1:18 for trains to fit into my diorama.  Doesn't anyone make more modern trains for 1:20.3 scale?  I've seen an Amtrak engine, but it was very expensive and seemingly custom made.

So now that I've said what my purposeful intention is, for display in a scale diorama, I do not need working engines inside of them so they can be empty on the inside.   Is there any way I can get access to engines like these, with no engines inside?  I am willing to buy damaged, used, or gutted modern engines in this scale.

Lastly, what is the name of the exact type of track I would need for 1:20.3 scale trains to sit/ride on for display only?

THANK YOU VERY MUCH  !!

I hope you can answer all my questions, Mr. Bach Man !