Let's get LOADED!!!.....

[gjslsffan]

Haven't seen them before and the JD ones, we don't get out here in Aussie, even in their dealers. All the other toy ones, but not the 1:87's. Are those tiedowns the etched brass ones?

Hey Toot,

These are diecast models for sure I just added more details and the banding is drafting tape. The chains are found at http://pdc.ca/rr/catalog/search/chains They are some kind of resin type paper stuff. If you get them wet you can wrap them around stuff if you want.
Thank you

 

[Espeefan]

Work in progress:
I ned to work on the flat car weathering, and do the cribbing and such.

 

[Sirfoldalot]

Alan - Awesome load - Is that a Dodge Power Wagon?
Who makes the truck and dozer?

 

[Espeefan]

Alan - Awesome load - Is that a Dodge Power Wagon?
Who makes the truck and dozer?

The truck is a Dodge power wagon by Busch. The dozer is a First Gear model.

 

[kjd]

After it moved to Switzerland, I missed the model of the drawbridge pulley on a flatcar I made so I found the mold and made another one. This one is orange though instead of light blue. Here it is shown on Charlie Comstock's Bear Creek and South Jackson Railroad,

I know the flat car is depressed but staying busy and doing work helps its disposition. Here's a funny story, some of you may know since I don't have any art background, I got my current job building miniatures for movies based on my model railroading experience. I recently finished a model of a machine for an upcoming movie and front and center is another of these castings. So my model railroading shows up in my work again.

 

[flyboy2610]

I know the flat car is depressed but staying busy and doing work helps its disposition.

That was so punny I forgot to laugh.

 

[Alcomotive]

After it moved to Switzerland, I missed the model of the drawbridge pulley on a flatcar I made so I found the mold and made another one. This one is orange though instead of light blue. Here it is shown on Charlie Comstock's Bear Creek and South Jackson Railroad,
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I know the flat car is depressed but staying busy and doing work helps its disposition. Here's a funny story, some of you may know since I don't have any art background, I got my current job building miniatures for movies based on my model railroading experience. I recently finished a model of a machine for an upcoming movie and front and center is another of these castings. So my model railroading shows up in my work again.

Who makes that flat car?

 

[CambriaArea51]

Who makes that flat car?

That was made by Walthers, I wish they would do them again.

 

[tootnkumin]

That was made by Walthers, I wish they would do them again.

I had one as well, but sold it. I do wonder sometimes what my brain is doing.

 

[Alcomotive]

That was made by Walthers, I wish they would do them again.

Thank you for letting me know. I really like these flat cars I may need to see if I can get at least 2 of these. You wouldn't happen to have a picture of the original box? Looking for the model number etc... Again thanks!

 

[CambriaArea51]

Thank you for letting me know. I really like these flat cars I may need to see if I can get at least 2 of these. You wouldn't happen to have a picture of the original box? Looking for the model number etc... Again thanks!

Here you go.They made singles and 3 packs. The four truck flat car is nice too. I have 9 depressed and 2 flat for a high and wide train. Still looking at train shows.

 

[wheeler1963]

Bring your checkbook. They are available on the Bay in RTR versions from 65-100.

 

[CambriaArea51]

Bring your checkbook. They are available on the Bay in RTR versions from 65-100.

Wouldn't touch them on ebay. I'll come across them at a show.

 

[wheeler1963]

Tom, I have a bunch of the 4-truck flat version. I never did get any of the depressed center ones. My mistake back then.

 

[Alcomotive]

Here you go.They made singles and 3 packs. The four truck flat car is nice too. I have 9 depressed and 2 flat for a high and wide train. Still looking at train shows.View attachment 40705View attachment 40706View attachment 40707View attachment 40708

Thanks for the info and sharing

 

[Alcomotive]

I will be going to the big E show in Massachusetts put on by Amherst Railway Society in January 25th & 26th, 2020
Making my list for that weekend to gather mo stuff lol

 

[CambriaArea51]

I will be going to the big E show in Massachusetts put on by Amherst Railway Society in January 25th & 26th, 2020
Making my list for that weekend to gather mo stuff lol

I wish they would just bring them back into production. I've seen videos with wrecked engines on the 4 truck flat cars and once on the depress flat car with cribbing under the tank minus the engine trucks. They're nice and heavy being diecast metal and run/track nicely.

 

[wheeler1963]

Exactly what I have planned for the 4 truck flats. Lots of switchers going to the shop.

 

[Alcomotive]

Finally got one! Won a decent package deal on a depressed flat car all for 25 bucks including shipping! wowsa! Some of these cars are going over 150 dollars! Crazy!...should have my new goodies this coming Saturday!

 

[wheeler1963]

A very good price James!!