This model has 14 axles and a scale 52 foot deck. The model uses 2 pair of 3-axle trucks and 4 pair of two-axle trucks. The model features articulated truck bolsters which allow the car to better operate on small radius curves. The O scale model has a scale length of 82 feet over pulling faces. Model photos shown.
Note: A 12-axle version of a very similar Siemens flatcar has also been built. See other posting.
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That is an interesting way the car was designed. Heavy/big load rail cars are often unique of design and sort of interesting to model. I have only two: the MTH Schnabel car and a 36-wheeled railway cannon I bashed from another MTH Schnabel car.
You could make a good load for this starting with a beer can and some scrap plastic, etc..
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Like the prototype, the model will be OUTSTANDING!!!!
GOOD LUCK,
Ralph
Might take a bit more than 072 to run that car on. Cant wait to see your model
Might take a bit more than 072 to run that car on. Cant wait to see your model
Model photos shown. The truck bolsters are "split" which allows the car to operate on small radius curves.
Here is an O scale model of the TTX flatcar.
O scale TTX Company QTTX 131102 heavy duty 12-axle flatca
Here is an O scale model based on a prototype heavy duty QTTX 12-axle flatcar that uses 4 pair of 3-axle trucks.
The scale model has an overall length of 64 scale feet with an overall wheelbase of 57-1/2 feet. The deck is 43 feet long. The model uses split bolsters and Lionel 3-axle trucks. Model photos attache
It is similar to the prototype car number QTTX 131102. (another similar prototype flatcar QTTX 131630 is also shown)
Prototype Data: TTX Car number 131102
| Owner: | TTX Company |
| Type: | Flat Car |
| AAR Class: | FM: Ordinary flat car for general service. This car has flooring laid over sills and without sides or ends. |
| AAR Type: | F401 |
| Detail Info: | Flat Car, Load Limit: 200,000lb and greater, Inside length: less than 53ft |
| Plate: | C |
| QTTX Class: | NSH45 |
| Builder: | National Steel Car |
| Max Gross Weight: | 945000 |
| Load Limit: | 738900 |
| User Notes: | 4 trucks w/ 3 axles each |
Prototype flatcar QTTX 131630 
AttachmentsAbsolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Like the prototype, the model will be OUTSTANDING!!!!
GOOD LUCK,
Ralph
Model photos shown. The truck bolsters are "split" which allows the car to operate on small radius curves.
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