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    Marsh Creek (sorta) boxcar

    I dug out a Marsh Creek HOn30 boxcar. No instructions (probably put them in the wrong box), and a few extra parts. I ended up making the undercarriage too deep, but I recovered by letting some undercarriage show and by adding external end sills and buffer blocks. Looks OK!



    dave
    Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to)
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  • #2
    How long is that in scale feet?
    James

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    • #3
      20', I think.



      Just needs final boxcar red paint, trucks and couplers.

      dave
      Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to)

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      • #4
        It looks good. like the car shop didn't understand how to put the kit together or they built the box on top of a flatcar.

        Bob
        It's only make-believe

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        • #5
          I'm OK with #2 even if #1 is the more correct explanation.

          I -have- seen cars where you could see some part of the undercarriage. But as a "one-of" on the narrow gauge, "built on top of a flatcar" would be appropriate. And I'm sticking to that story!

          dave
          Modeling 1890s (because the voices in my head told me to)

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          • #6
            Looks great Dave,

            West Side Lumber (I think) had some boxcars that rode on flats like that. Prototype for anything!

            -Cody

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