Flatcar deck dimensions for Menards and K-line cars

Weaver?  John

@BenLMaggi posted:

I have a Oscar Mayer Wienermobile bank that is roughly O scale that I want to mount on a flat car. Most of my other O scale trains are actually "scale" so if possible I would prefer a flat car (50' or 60' long) that is a scale model to mount it on. The wheelbase of the bank is 2.5" wide on the outside of the tires, so the flatcar deck would need to be at least that wide or the bank would have its wheels hanging off the sides.

If necessary, I will buy a flatcar and add a new wooden deck that is at least 2.5" wide (which might be wider than prototypical) so that the bank will sit on it with the wheels secured. But, I wondered if someone made a flatcar that was at least 2.5" wide.

Menards and K-Line both make/made nice flatcars. Can anyone measure the decks on them, or recommend another option? Thanks.

I've actually got some Menards flats on my test track right now and have included a few pictures showing measurements. Note: the third pic shows measurement of wooden deck length, not overall car length.

Rail Dude, your pictures aren't showing on my computer. It just says "image not found"

@BenLMaggi posted:

Rail Dude, your pictures aren't showing on my computer. It just says "image not found"

I can send pics via email if OK?

@BenLMaggi posted:

Rail Dude, your pictures aren't showing on my computer. It just says "image not found"

Click the Thumbnail photos.  John

that a 50' flat 10' width close if not exact scale sized

Weaver scale 50’ flat is 2.75” wide.

Thanks! I will look for a Weaver car then.