wow, that does look good, I have a pair of old Atlas Jumbo Tank Cars (http://www.irwinsjournal.com/a1g/a1g2341.htm) in Warren paint....I just need to figure out how to make them look that good
It really does look nice and it didn't take too long. That surprised me. I thought the double bogied, balance-beam end arrangement and the coupler height would have been a problem. Also I thought balancing or tipping with the balance-beam trucks would be an issue. This really came out nice. :thumbs_up: I do presume big radius curves help appearance.
The trucks do not include couplers: BLMA Models - N Scale Rolling Stock For only $5.95 I see a few of them in my future.
There was one out on eBay earlier this week which I tagged to see what the final price would be. I do see these at train shows from time to time also, and not at the typical eBay prices.
The BLMA trucks are very easy to install. I just removed the old Atlas trucks, kept the pins, then put the BLMA trucks on with the same pins. Couple was just super glued on, but I am still going to drill a hole and add a screw. (Pin vise was in garage the day I did this and I didnt want to go out in the snow...LOL)
Awesome work, as usual, Jerry! In real life, what did these tankers carry, and from when to when were they used?
Please check my listings at eBay for my 2 94' tank cars by Atlas. I have converted one to MTL couplers. I do not collect. Ran these 2 on my N layout that no longer exists. # 360343261828 CITGO # 320655150999 TEXACO
96500 was constructed in 1965 by the GATX corporation to haul 60,000 gallons of liquified natural gas (LNG). Its size (95 ft) was an effort to make the movement of LNG more efficient. However, the car was not liked by railroads or shippers and 95600 was the only one built. It lasted into the 1970's and then was donated to a museum.
