Cheap Ocean Container/Intermodal Loads?

Yes, please post pictures and report on your findings with them when they arrive. Could you also post a pic of the stackers or a link to them so we could see those as well. Thanks for your efforts on finding these.

 try this link..

https://www.aliexpress.com/ite...9c-8d1f-8d912cd659ee

Based on the container dimensions in the above posted link these containers appear to be long enough 5+ ", 20 scale ' but considerably undersized both width [ 1 1/2", 6 scale ft vs 8 scale ', 2"]and height [1 5/8 ,7 scale ' vs 2 1/4" , 9 scale '] they are almost square w/h, just my observation.

As soon as I have the items in hand, I'll post accurate dimensions. I suspect that since these are meant for toy use, the dimensions given may not be as accurate as modelers would like.

But as I say, I'll break out the digital calipers and let you know the scoop as soon as they are in my hands.

Thanks, I am sure this will be good info that many other forum members can use as well.

It appears they look good with Lionel's undersized tractor trailers?

rtr12 posted:

Thanks, I am sure this will be good info that many other forum members can use as well.

It's my pleasure to give back a little bit to a hobby that so many have found enjoyment with.

The above mentioned container loads arrived this weekend... They seem to scale out at about 1:65th if my calculations are correct for H & W with length being something between what a 20 and 40 footer should be.

Are people still interested in learning about these even though they appear to be under scale? They have nice sharp details and when viewed by themselves look good. Possibly their best use would be for scenery? Not sure...

If there is interest I will take some photos and post them in this thread. Thanks.

I would still like to see some pictures and at 1:65 the S scale folks might be interested as well. I am not sure, but I have heard some folks thought the Lionel tractor trailer stuff was also close to S scale. I have one Lionel and it's definitely a fair bit smaller than a 1:48 scale grain truck (also a tractor trailer rig) I have.

I will photograph them this week and post. Thanks for the comments.

Sorry for the delay with the photos- I wanted to see what the containers looked like on a longer flatcar. Even though they are under scale, do you think that they are convincing enough?

MG Brown posted:

Sorry for the delay with the photos- I wanted to see what the containers looked like on a longer flatcar. Even though they are under scale, do you think that they are convincing enough?

Hi MG Brown,

Thanks for posting the pictures.  They do sound like they might work in S Scale.  What are the actual dimensions?  And do you have a link to where you purchased them?  The link someone else posted has them listed for more money.  I think you said yours cost about $8 each.

Thanks, Mike A.

Hi Mike:

The Dimensions are- H: 1.60" W: 1.46" L: 5.1875"

They are die cast metal, weighing about 7.675 OZ each. The end doors open easily and the details are crisp.

I found them on an shopping/auction site and the seller that I purchased from in early December apparently no longer has them for sale. Here is another seller with just a slightly higher price but with free shipping to USA:

https://www.aliexpress.com/ite...nts/32531528046.html

Hope that this helps someone.

As I mentioned, there is a die cast stacker unit that goes with these. It is 14.20/piece but there is an additional charge for shipping to USA.

There are more photos on the below page.

https://www.aliexpress.com/ite...ion/32394062823.html

Diecast is impressive, must have missed that from earlier in the thread (or forgot already?). They look a little small, but I don't think they look all that bad. Not sure about the flat car to haul them, but if you have kids or grand kids I am sure they won't mind either one and will enjoy them. I am sure some would object, but these are also supposed to be toys for our fun and enjoyment and also for the kids. I also like the diecast stacker and I think that would look good with the undersized Lionel tractor trailers.  

Thanks for the pictures.

That super stacker was first introduced back in the 1990's by joal die cast. They made a red one and a white one.

Joal's are about  three times the cost of the one pictured. Does anyone have a picture of the KDW with Lionel or RK containers?

prrhorseshoecurve posted:

That super stacker was first introduced back in the 1990's by joal die cast. They made a red one and a white one.

i have a Joal stacker and 2 20' containers, nicely done scale is 1/50 though, so the 20' containers scale out to a shade over 18' noticeable next to Weaver [Atlas] 20' containers, boom on stacker will not fit  Weaver containers.