What are dimensions of lumber load for Marx scale flatcars? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

TrainsRMeOGR Forum Member

Those who have Marx 3/16 scale flatcars with lumber loads: What are the dimensions of the lumber, please? I've seen that reproductions are available, but wonder if it is a size that can be readily bought and cut to length.

2/22/132:21 AM

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colorado hirailerOGR Forum Member

I just unwrapped wood beams (would not call them logs or boards)on a flat car in a Detroit News paper page dated May 12,1957, so I think lumber is original..they all measured 1/2" by 1/2" by 7 1/4" in length....this car had the center holddown strap....

lumber looks time-weathered enough to be original...

colorado hirailerOGR Forum Member

Uh, I think HD/Lowes/Menards has square wooden quarter inch strips, so...? I

am out of it..I just have 1/4" and 3/8" for structure building on hand but looks easy to cut off at 7 1/4"

TrainsRMeOGR Forum Member

Thanks for the reply. You have a nice find there with the original car.

AceOGR Forum Member

Do they look like this? Seen on Ebay.

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TrainsRMeOGR Forum Member

Yes, that's the ones, Ace. I wasn't sure if the pieces were square.

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