1-10-21 EL FLAT SPOT has arrived

What kind of trucks/ couplers does it have?

The new style trucks hidden.  Springs don't travel either. Off to a good start, there is a screw floating around inside.

The two body screws are missing. These couplers don't play nice with others. Some cars are locked together, unable to disconnect the cars while on the track. Made IN NAM.

                                    Found out where the loose screw should go.

                                                    In the SPKR. HSG.

Actually, SIRT, that lighter gray is more accurate according to the EL Guide to Freight and Passenger Colors. (I wouldn’t trust my own memory of those days)! They did rust up fairly quickly, though.

Yes, they were almost white. Cant put real photos on here.

I have no doubt that it will be weathered to perfection in no time! By the way, what did you use for those potatoes in the Rutland boxcar?! Fantastic!

It would be awesome if someone with the new flat spot car would up load a short video.

@Artie-DL&W posted:

I have no doubt that it will be weathered to perfection in no time! By the way, what did you use for those potatoes in the Rutland boxcar?! Fantastic!

Got a bag of potatoes from BAR on here, may have to ask him.

Installed loose & missing screws, ate dinner, weathered and adjusted. Took some time to adjust so it will be slightly lower than the other sound cars and engines. I like MIN and also contains the regular freight sounds under the thumping.

Guess Lionel forgot to mark & label the 2 switches under the car.

Something like this...

                                                              I LIKE IT!

Thats the next one your getting

Beautiful weathering!

Thanks Artie.

Nice work as usual, SIRT.

Just the thought of disassembling a mechanism made in 'Nam sends a shiver up my spine.