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I wanted to get some intermodal well cars for my HO line and was liking the KATO ones.
However, I'm a bit confused with them and the website is no help.
They are $60 street and they offer three different road numbers but was not sure if that was for only 1 well car or the set of 3?
Is the set of 3 considered one road number?
KATO HO 309011 Maxi IV Well Car BNSF
#253512
#253539
#253557
If they are $60 dollars each (only 1 well car), that is a bit steep seeing as how I have only paid that much for highly detailed passenger cars with lighting.
The set is considered 1 car and its a 3 unit articulated car.
Each KATO set contains 3 cars. They consider it one car and call each set a unit. Each set you listed has a different number. Usually on the prototype, the 3-unit cars will never be dis-assembled and they will remain a 3-unit car...
That's great Thank You!
I will definitely pick up a couple then.
That's great Thank You!
I will definitely pick up a couple then.
No problem, I need to order myself all 3 sets of the BNSF Kato ones too, I have the 3 TTX ones already lol
No problem, I need to order myself all 3 sets of the BNSF Kato ones too, I have the 3 TTX ones already lol
Are the TTX ones out already?
Those are the ones I really wanted.
Are they available anywhere still.
I have all 3 of the TTX ones NIB if your interested?
I have all 3 of the TTX ones NIB if your interested?
I thought there was only two sets coming out for the TTX?
KATO HO #'s
30-9017
30-9018
If it is these, let me know how much you want for them.
The ones I have are from the first run. I am willing to let them go for $52 Each plus shipping.
309014
309015
309016
The ones I have are from the first run. I am willing to let them go for $52 Each plus shipping.
309014
309015
309016
You got me at a bad time as far as money goes.
If your willing to let one of them go, I will take it.
I understand if you want to get rid of them as a set of 3.
Josh,
I read over your post on Model Railroad tips and wanted to know if you feel the IM/A-Line is better or not? Seems you think so but didn't say and wow do you have a few cars in the closet.
Dave
The ones I have are from the first run. I am willing to let them go for $52 Each plus shipping.
309014
309015
309016
Sent you an e-mail, please let me know.
Thanks!
The KATO BNSF ones come with the cross logo.
How long was that used?
Meaning, what time period does that put these Maxi IV's at?
What does BNSF currently use?
I have not seen any well cars with the swoop logo.
The KATO BNSF ones come with the cross logo.
How long was that used?
Meaning, what time period does that put these Maxi IV's at?
What does BNSF currently use?
I have not seen any well cars with the swoop logo.
The cross logo was part of their older logo. The new logo is known as the "Swoosh" or "Wedge" logo, and yes the newer well cars do have these newer "Swoosh" logos. I see a good mix of the older and newer ones around here running from the Port of Long Beach and LA up to the Cajon Pass
These are what the older cross logos look like:
http://www.imrcmodels.com/ho/html/47352.htm
And the newer "Swoosh/Wedge" logo:
http://www.athearn.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=ATH95074
Josh,
I read over your post on Model Railroad tips and wanted to know if you feel the IM/A-Line is better or not? Seems you think so but didn't say and wow do you have a few cars in the closet.
Dave
I like the IM due to the scale coupler pocket, however I dislike the fact that IM did not include proper trucks.
The Kato is nice, but the molded walkways are too old school for me.
In the end, I prefer the IM version because it has less correcting involved...
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