Need a name for the black, metal tipped, elastic bands, used to anchor loads to flatcars….

Go to the Dollar Store and get hair "rubber" bands. Same stuff in different sizes and colors.

Pete

Thanks, Pete. Good suggestion.

I use those. They work great and you can match the color to the load or the car!  Added picture!

I use these bands with split fishing anchors to secure loads. Cut the band to length and crimp the round sinkers under the car at the ends.

If you are talking postwar, there were three different length circular bands and the one straight band with metal ends for the reel car. I think Jeff Kane, the Train Tender, has all of them.

@harleyhouse posted:

I use these bands with split fishing anchors to secure loads. Cut the band to length and crimp the round sinkers under the car at the ends.

I do the same thing, but I use small springs.
Alan

The proper cord is known as this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M...arkle_mcd_asin_0_img

You will come away with a lifetime supply, but if you are going for the identical look, this is your band.

BMT - Thank you for putting a name on this item and thank you all for your unexpected replies. The depth of thought of forum members never ceases to amaze me. While I hate to use this cliché, so many members think outside the box. Their approach to a problem/situation, in most cases, is something that would not occur to me. And there are several examples in this thread!

i would 3D print a band that matches the shape of the load and clips into the flat car.