Interesting Open Autorack

Erik,

That is a very nice model. What is the length on this car? I have several of the Quality Craft 85" wooden kits which are nice but I would prefer something a little heavier. I like the old open sided autoracks as much as the 89' enclosed type. Is NEO a brand of auto's in 1/48th scale? Thanks for posting. Here is a link to one that's similar to yours that was on ebay last month.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&item=200730594644&nma=true&rt=nc&si=V1e6B%252Fn8rbMTLheVXRdqlBugoTE%253D&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

Erik, nice auto rack. I wish Atlas or Weaver made a similar model.....Even in kit form.....

Thanks Dennis

I second the request for Atlas or Weaver to make scale open auto rack.  My era did not have closed auto racks. 

mikeg

Note that brass kit was modeled after a pullman standard Frisco Open autorack car.

YEAH! Like this one..  

Wouldn't that be sweet

Interesting subject however is the difference between 1:43 and 1:48 scale cars. The RARE as hens teeth Renwal Autos are best for size but I would prefer today's better detailed cars like these beautiful NEO resin models..

pick ups where shiped on bi-levels not tri-levels, unless you want the trucks to be made into covertables when they arive to the dealers

That is a pretty nice open rack.

I had a HO version once, loaded it with 1/87 walmart cars and learned immediately it was way too heavy etc and so forth.

I too hope for a good solid rack of the open/early steam era. However I would want it to have a pretty low COG and nice wartime or post war vehicles to go with them. (Or empty..)

I am accumulating a few 1/43 cars. I would hope MTH or who ever builds them someday will allow a bit of extra space for these 1/43 vehicles.

Bi Decks will be more useful for the larger vehicles. They would also be a welcome addition.

Atlas has the flat car.  If they offer an open rack I will be a customer.

Where would one get the chrysler town 7 country? Now THAT was a CAR!

those NEO cars are nice but they are pricey too.

heres a listing for NEO station wagon on ebay, Item number: 310346950447

more links for American Excellence:

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AE169360
American Excellence / NEO 1974 Buick La Sabre Estate Met. Green

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AE161249
American Excellence / NEO 1974 Buick La Sabre Coupe Met Brown

http://www.diecastdirect.com/a...ProductCode=AE161249

 AE164355
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American Excellence / NEO

http://www.diecastdirect.com/a...ProductCode=AE169496

AE161824

American Excellence / NEO 1973 Ford LTD sedan Green

http://www.diecastdirect.com/a...ProductCode=AE161250

American Excellence / NEO 1971 Chrysler Imperial Green