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Post by el3625 on Oct 19, 2022 16:02:43 GMT -8
I was just one their website and see that these GSC heavy-duty depressed center flats are ready for pre-ordering. And guess what, they are doing 15 roadnames and 2 of them are the ERIE and the Erie Lackawanna, YEA!!!!!!!!!! They should be here spring 2023. I ordered the Erie, Erie Lackawanna and the CE&I. This is a much-needed freight car for me. I have plenty of big, oversize loads for these flats including large Westinghouse transformers. Many more to come also.
Bruce
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Post by edwardsutorik on Oct 19, 2022 16:46:13 GMT -8
These are probably the most common type of depressed center flat--a good choice by Class One. I did a UP 'cause I model it, plus a SOUTHERN 'cause I wanted an example of the grid deck. Plus I like SOUTHERN--used to see their E's going through Alexandria station:  In the olden days, there was a nice settin' bench just out of view, to the left. A GREAT spot to while away a warm summer evening. Ed |
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Post by riogrande on Oct 19, 2022 17:25:49 GMT -8
Did you used to live in Virginia?
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Post by Mr. Trainiac on Oct 19, 2022 17:27:48 GMT -8
I made one for Shapeways a few years ago, based off a Frisco GSC car. That was the first model train I designed for 3D printing. I think the body turned out well, although the trucks were problematic and tedious to assemble. I've considered going back and redesigning them, but obviously my market for this car is gone.
I'm glad that someone is doing an RTR model of this car though. "Wide and High" loads are fun to operate and provide an opportunity for some unique rolling stock. I'm surprised it's taken this long to get a high-quality 6-axle depressed center flat.
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Post by edwardsutorik on Oct 19, 2022 17:30:15 GMT -8
Did you used to live in Virginia? Yup. Ed |
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Post by soolinerr on Oct 20, 2022 6:28:00 GMT -8
It would be nice to see CN and CP since they each had 5. It would also be nice to wait until the exchange rate on our dollars is more attractive. For now the SOO car is hard to resist.
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Post by TBird1958 on Oct 20, 2022 6:36:37 GMT -8
There's a MoPac one on reserve, can't ever have too many east end connection cars.
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Post by talltim on Nov 8, 2022 15:41:05 GMT -8
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Post by edwardsutorik on Nov 8, 2022 15:47:00 GMT -8
And you must log in to Facebook first. I'm sure they'll eventually post them on their website. Or not.
Ed
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Post by TBird1958 on Nov 8, 2022 16:21:10 GMT -8
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Post by riogrande on Nov 8, 2022 16:53:14 GMT -8
They do look nice. I couldn't quite make out the date on the MP flat. 84?
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Post by el3625 on Nov 8, 2022 18:33:32 GMT -8
Whoever is going to Trainfest this weekend, please get some good pictures and post them here. I got three ordered and of course one is an Erie, and one is Erie Lackawanna. They look great! Now all we need is Tangent to announce the release of the Erie Lackawanna bay window cabooses this weekend also! I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Bruce
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Nov 9, 2022 1:41:23 GMT -8
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Post by markfj on Nov 9, 2022 4:04:32 GMT -8
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Post by riogrande on Nov 9, 2022 4:09:19 GMT -8
Very nice, thanks for the large images. It looks like the Kadee #5 head couplers are being used rather than the more common (on top shelf models) semi scale head.
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Post by nsfantodd on Nov 9, 2022 5:03:23 GMT -8
They look really good! I ordered a Southern, and will order a NS if they do those.
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Post by scl1234 on Nov 9, 2022 6:00:19 GMT -8
These are nice. Should anyone know the coupon code, please PM me, if you would.
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Post by SOMECALLMETIM on Nov 9, 2022 6:10:40 GMT -8
Yes, 84. We're working to get them to change it to prior to the merger with a 2-panel COTS and some minor lettering updates. They do look nice. I couldn't quite make out the date on the MP flat. 84? |
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Post by NYSW3614 on Nov 9, 2022 6:31:36 GMT -8
Dang; they look nice! Looking forward to other runs.
Joshua
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Post by riogrande on Nov 9, 2022 7:16:58 GMT -8
Yes, 84. We're working to get them to change it to prior to the merger with a 2-panel COTS and some minor lettering updates. They do look nice. I couldn't quite make out the date on the MP flat. 84? That would be good if they could back date the MP flat - would be more attractive for me to buy. I've had some past purchases that and 3 panel stencils when otherwise the car was a 70's version. |
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Post by cp6027 on Nov 9, 2022 7:36:14 GMT -8
Confused by the LTWT and LDLMT data on the MKT and SOO cars. Must be a typo in there... the first "1" in the LDLMT should probably be a "2"?
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Post by peoriaman on Nov 9, 2022 8:52:59 GMT -8
Yes, 84. We're working to get them to change it to prior to the merger with a 2-panel COTS and some minor lettering updates. That would be good if they could back date the MP flat - would be more attractive for me to buy. I've had some past purchases that and 3 panel stencils when otherwise the car was a 70's version. Have you ever tried decalling a 2-panel on top of a 3-panel? The 2-panels were usually larger and should hide the 3-panel just fine. |
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Post by edwardsutorik on Nov 9, 2022 9:12:54 GMT -8
And you must log in to Facebook first. I'm sure they'll eventually post them on their website. Or not. Ed No you don't. Click on the link and you can see the pictures without logging in. Uh. I'm not so slow as not to realize that. When I tried to see beyond the thumbnails, Facebook demanded that I log in. That said, the link over on MFCL worked nicely. And thanks for the new link, which DOES work for me! Ed |
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Post by peoriaman on Nov 9, 2022 9:38:11 GMT -8
No you don't. Click on the link and you can see the pictures without logging in. Uh. I'm not so slow as not to realize that. When I tried to see beyond the thumbnails, Facebook demanded that I log in. Same here. It seems Facebook has cut way back on what non-members can see, even of stuff that's not marked as private. |
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Post by riogrande on Nov 9, 2022 9:39:11 GMT -8
That would be good if they could back date the MP flat - would be more attractive for me to buy. I've had some past purchases that and 3 panel stencils when otherwise the car was a 70's version. Have you ever tried decalling a 2-panel on top of a 3-panel? The 2-panels were usually larger and should hide the 3-panel just fine. I picked up some two-panel decal sheets for that purpose. But if possible I try to buy models with them to minimize how many I will need to hide 3 panels on. |
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Post by dstark on Nov 9, 2022 12:51:18 GMT -8
It would be nice to see CN and CP since they each had 5. It would also be nice to wait until the exchange rate on our dollars is more attractive. For now the SOO car is hard to resist. Unfortunately, CN and CP cars from Class One are unlikely. Back in August on the ioGroups modern Freight car List Mike Brusky President & CEO of Class One stated: "We are focused on the cars that are 58'-4" at the strikers with 21'-0 decks at this point........ If we start getting into all of the deck/length variations, the project would get very muddy and expensive as that would mean a lot of body tooling. We are starting with the GSC Commonwealth trucks, but with roller bearing replacements. Second run we will be looking at the F36 Buckeye trucks, and the Commonwealth trucks with friction bearings, and possibly some of the cushioning draft gear upgrades that were added by some of the railroads.
There are a lot of variations that these cars have undergone over the years, so there is a lot to think about for what we can afford to do versus what the potential sales will be. We also have to weigh things against the manufacturer's minimum order quantities for each paint scheme and road number......and those numbers aren't exactly small.......things that keep us up at night."
The CN and CP cars don't match the 21'-0" deck/58'-4" over strikers criteria - they were at least one different alternate length. Strong suggestion then these won't happen soon, if ever. Doug Stark |
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Post by el3672 on Nov 10, 2022 22:19:54 GMT -8
Awesome!!! I just ordered a two pack/ EL & CE&I. looking forward
to some Transformer load & other options from them.
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Post by jako on Nov 11, 2022 0:32:18 GMT -8
Interesting
Thanks for the Info
Greetings
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Post by el3625 on Aug 17, 2023 13:31:15 GMT -8
They have finally got here. Just received my depressed center flats order today from CLASS ONE MODELS. I think they are a very nice flat and a good addition to my roster. Now I have to get loads on them!
Bruce
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Post by fishbelly on Aug 17, 2023 13:35:58 GMT -8
Yes. I received mine yesterday. Very nice model. I ordered a Southern version and it will get stripped and repainted for CPT&C. Due to my railroad serving the coal mines of southern Illinois. The CPT&C had two of these cars to move some of the heavy equipment. I also ordered the large transformer load to go with it. It will be an impressive model when the load is installed.
The rolling quality is lacking. It is because they have rotating roller bearings. Look good, but I would rather have molded on roller bearings and better rolling quality. Not bitching, just an observation.
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