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    Latest Scratched six axle tank car

    Bobby: fantastic looking model. You obviously put a lot of time into it.
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    'modern' equipment?

    You don't have to spend full list, at least a couple of Mail order dealers have the ACF Pressuraides at about half off. The cars are considerably different from the Athearn ACF 5250 pellet car. Lots of work to make even a passable model. The Walthers model of the Trinity PD-5100 covered hoppers...
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    'modern' equipment?

    You are right all Airslides have the membrane issue, which is why it is obsolete. Flour, sugar, fly ash, starches, and other finely divided commodities are still largely shipped in Bulk. Its just now there are more options, The ACF Pressureaide Car, and the North American and now Trinity...
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    'modern' equipment?

    The transition from the straight ended cars to the ones with the angled sheet metal on the end occurred in the mid 1960's, either 1964 or 65. All had 70 ton trucks. To make the cars more attractive to shippers, freight rates are based on the number of cars, as well as the weight shipped, in the...
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    'modern' equipment?

    Virtually all of the 2,600 CF General American constructed Airslides are now more than 40 years old. There are a few left operating in 2012, but since they have 70 ton trucks, they are not that attractive to shippers. There are still a large number of the 50' cars, the 4180 cf, and larger cars...
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    Affordable modern vehicles???

    I agree with Hf1 and Montanan that quality vehicles go a long way in setting the stage and the era so to speak on a layout. But that being said, it does not mean you have to spend a fortune. At recent shows I have been able to pick up Busch Crown Vic's and Caprices for less than $5 a piece...
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    ho scale trailers with dollies

    UPfan- Athearn did a number of sets using the Railpower molds which included 2 trailers and the converter. Models of both Aluminum ribbed side and FRP smooth side trailers were included. All of the sets they did were accurate in terms of Decorations and Colors for trucking companies, for some...
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    EXACTRAIL - Anyone taking the 'plunge'?

    I pre ordered 4 of the BN cars. I agree that the $47 price is a bit on the high side, but you have to put it in perspective. The 40 plus year old Athearn PS4740 lists at $30 now, and the ACF 2970 CF CHC's list price is getting perilously close to $50. With Horizons reduced dealer terms, don't...
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