01-08-2012, 08:47 PM
Very interesting work Wayne!!!! And inspiring. I'm actually in the process of rebuilding my rolling stock fleet because of you. 
I like how you manage to get a plausible result by using a lot of creativity and pieces from various lineage... And one thing is sure, you're a boxcar lover! ;-)
You're using a good ol 36" MDC boxacar. I must admit I have a special interest in these cars because I own about a dozen of shelves. I recently found ORER infos about my local prototype, QRL&P, and they used 36' double-sheated boxcar with 8' IH as late as 1957 in regular service (fits my era perfectly). The funny thing is that they built them NEW circa 1928!!! I guess it was partly because their car shop was mostly equipped to handle wood cars and is was the economic way to go for them. Anyway, here's my question, these cars had steel undeframe, but my MDC kits doesn't have undeframe. I was curious to know if you knew if a particular undeframe from a manufacturer could fit the bill (I don't fear bashing them). I once thought about using Accurail 40' undeframes, but they would need major rebuilding near to get the bolsters and coupler box aligned...
Matt
I like how you manage to get a plausible result by using a lot of creativity and pieces from various lineage... And one thing is sure, you're a boxcar lover! ;-)You're using a good ol 36" MDC boxacar. I must admit I have a special interest in these cars because I own about a dozen of shelves. I recently found ORER infos about my local prototype, QRL&P, and they used 36' double-sheated boxcar with 8' IH as late as 1957 in regular service (fits my era perfectly). The funny thing is that they built them NEW circa 1928!!! I guess it was partly because their car shop was mostly equipped to handle wood cars and is was the economic way to go for them. Anyway, here's my question, these cars had steel undeframe, but my MDC kits doesn't have undeframe. I was curious to know if you knew if a particular undeframe from a manufacturer could fit the bill (I don't fear bashing them). I once thought about using Accurail 40' undeframes, but they would need major rebuilding near to get the bolsters and coupler box aligned...
Matt
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