Re: UTLX tank cars
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Larry,
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I believe that this is what is coming from Sunshine Models, although it will be a complete kit that includes an Intermountain tank. Apparently the holdup is getting someone to etch the brass details that are to be included in the kit: platforms, ladders, etc. I'm as eager as anyone to get these kits on the market. Sunshine's earlier ACF 8,000-gal insulated tank car makes an absolutely stunning model. They're a challenge to build, but the builder's efforts are well rewarded. The new X-3 tank car was designed to greatly lessen that "challenge" and still yield an outstanding and versatile model. Charlie
In a message dated 3/9/1 9:00:08 AM, ab8180@wayne.edu writes:
<< 3-5-01 This is a revision of a note I sent to John Nerich's NYB&W website. The discussion by Richard Hendrikson about the need for UTLX tank cars prompts me to repeat it: Why couldn't one of the detail parts makers (ie, Detail Associates, Tichy,New England Rail Service,etc)make a separate UTLX X-3 style underframe in styrene that could be fitted to the several available tanks from Tichy, Intermountain(especially Intermountain),and Red Caboose,perhaps with a center sill that would be cut to length to suit the particular tank.This could result in accurate UTLX models without the investment in die work needed for the whole car, especially the tank. AB or K brake options could be provided too.The data needed is available in the Car Builder's Cyc and on museum cars. I would think the "prototype conscious" crowd would provide a customer base for such a part, even if not for complete UTLX kits. Remember that UTLX was like PFE- the cars all looked much alike but were around in huge numbers and went everywhere. Everybody needs a few! LR King >>
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