Menards new long flatcar with load picture

It looks good, CB.  How much and what kind of work did you have to do on the basic flat car (without the load) to make it road worthy?

I like it..........Paul

nice!

That looks great.  I can see where these flats would be great to string together carrying industry specific loads, i.e., multiple cars carrying plywood, etc.

 

Thanks,

Ed

Better strap that load down before you move that car!  

 

Nice looking car and load, but it needs several straps to hold the load secure on the car.

Right. Not to mention, plywood is generally always wrapped in some sort of white plastic in order to protect it from the elements.

Question on this Menard's deal, there is a single car and a 4 car set. If you by both, are all the cars have different numbers?

That appears to be the case--every car in the production run has a unique number, as are all the freight cars other than the separate-sale flatcars sold in or from the 24-unit case.

 

---PCJ

Bob,

  Beautiful! Would you be willing to sell me a plywood load for my car?

This was just made out of Baltic birch plywood which is made out of scraps.just send me your address and I'll send one to you. Just pay shipping.Bob

Bob,

  Thanks! I'd love to have a couple if possible, but I don't see an email address in your profile to send you my address. If you would send me an email at the address in my extended profile I will take you up on your offer. Thanks.

Hi Bob

     I think it looks great.

Gary

• Cheers from The Detroit and Mackinac Railway

Brad : I'll send u and email Friday..just having fun making these loads.it's a learning experience.. Bob

Had to spice it up a little

It sure does. Plus, of course, it covers up the unsightly truck screw holes.