Scratch building Flatcars | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

marshelangeloOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

Hey Everyone
I seem to be thirsting for knowledge today. Recently I bought 3 TTX Flatcars that carry MTH Subway cars. After checking them out for a while, I realized that I had about 6 passenger cars that will probably have no real purpose that I foresee right now so I decided to put them on 6 additional flatcars. However my search for 6 60' flatcars so far have been in vain so I decided to build my own. My first question is does anyone know where I can purchase some 3 rail 60' flatcars, and second I would like to see some of the members scratch built flatcars and also I would like to know what materials did you make them out of. Once again, thanks again for all of your feedback - MARSHELANGELO

6/24/153:31 PM

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SDIV TimOGR Forum Member

Ask bigdodgetrain he has made several custom flatcars that he can help you out.

pro hobbyOGR Forum Member

Originally Posted by Tim Lewis:

Ask bigdodgetrain he has made several custom flatcars that he can help you out.

Some very large custom built flatcars in O.

The model of the 89 foot Greenbrier flatcar is a common type used for light loads.

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big trainOGR Forum Member

Try the Atlas Trainman 62' Bulkhead flatcar. The bulkheads come off so it can be used as just a traditional flatcar is desired.

Jim

bigdodgetrainOGR Forum Member

mine do not look as good as pro hobby but they are similar.

Ted HikelOGR Forum Member

Greg

MTH makes a very nice modern 60' flat car. They have offered them in the 2015 Vol I catalog with track loads.

The Atlas Trainman 62' bulkhead/68' standard flat cars are good models too.

For more info see both parts of the O Scale Freight Car Guides to Flat Cars:

https://ogrforum.com/t...piggy-back-flat-cars

https://ogrforum.com/t...heavy-duty-flat-cars

6/25/1512:12 PM

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