B.  United States Army

United States Army.

B

B

I like ARMY too - but does that mean we wont ever see any NAVY flats?

I have both the LIONEL NAVY and COAST GAURD Switchers - so, the designation "Military" seems too generic.

Im sure some guys would like to have whatever branch they represent.

United States Army.

If they were both released at same time,  I would probably buy each one.  I am no help. Sorry

B

Roving Sign posted:

I like ARMY too - but does that mean we wont ever see any NAVY flats?

I have both the LIONEL NAVY and COAST GAURD Switchers - so, the designation "Military" seems too generic.

Im sure some guys would like to have whatever branch they represent.

Roving Sign,

Without divulging too much information, I will let you in on a secret.

There is a very good chance you will see a Navy flatcar within the next few months, if not more than one.

-Mark the Menards Train Guy

B

BIG fan of the flat w/ Coast Guard helicopter.  Would like to see Navy and USMC versions

Years ago I worked on a project for the Army.    The group was in charge of tanks and vehicles.    It was called "TACOM" for the "Tank Automotive Command".    Obviously US Army.

B

I vote for B.

Good Day Mark,

I prefer "B"..........why? Has a bolder, larger and commanding appearance! Easier to read too!

Regards,

Swafford

United States Army

B

I like the Army.  

And thanks for asking

Ed

I would like to see US Army!

United States Army. My grandfather was in charge of an army troop train during WWII.

United States Army

franktrain

B.            nice

Awhile ago, I made a suggestion that some military flatcars carrying more modern pieces have DODX reporting marks, as all the photos of examples of USAX reporting marks I could find were rather ancient museum pieces. The cars in the photos look to be carrying WWII era equipment, so I'd probably lean toward "B"

But I'd defer to the more knowledgeable members on the subject as I'm not quite certain when DODX took over or was phased in. I imagine which one would be more plausible depends on what equipment is being carried. (though I'd lean toward DODX at least on flatcars with roller-bearing trucks).  Anyone have any better info regarding this?

---PCJ

I am sorry guys, I know I am out numbered. But If I cant get a USMC Car I have to vote for "A"

I vote for B.

B

B

U.S ARMY  "B"

B - United States Army

Looks good here too *wink wink nudge nudge*

United States Army

How about simply other branches besides Army? The Navy and the USMC both have or had their own rolling stock too. There was even a caboose assigned to 29 stumps in the early 90's that was painted desert camo, just like the UP SD40-2 of the time.

Army, Hooah!

Still, it would be more correct if it was marked for the Army Transportation Corps:

DODX markings would look great for modern loads and would side-step the whole branch issue altogether.

Sam Jumper posted:

How about simply other branches besides Army? The Navy and the USMC both have or had their own rolling stock too. There was even a caboose assigned to 29 stumps in the early 90's that was painted desert camo, just like the UP SD40-2 of the time.

I'm with you Sam, you wouldn't happen to have a picture of the USMC Caboose would you? Was there in 84!

B.   Nicer!

30 years in the Army, I gotta go with B. BTW, are those half tracks I see peeking out?

B.  United States Army

Menards posted:

Hi Everyone,

I am working on some new flatcars and military loads and I am curious which military flatcar markings everyone prefers? Do you prefer (A) or (B) in the photo below, or is there an alternate that you would like to see made.

We would like to produce the most desired flatcar (majority rules ).

Just so we don't wonder off topic too far, let's keep the focus of this discussion on the military flatcar.

Thank you,
Mark the Menards Train Guy

FYI  Note nothing should be labeled U.S.A.F before its separation from the ARMy 1948 I think maybe 1947

B  "transport comm' is too undefined based on the "army cars already produced.