It is my intent to build a computer inside of an 'O' or 'S' scale freight car. There is more about the project here: http://www.trainboard.com/highball/index.php?threads/building-a-computer-inside-of-a-boxcar.83547/ I am interested in the interior dimensions of: 40' and 50', maybe even larger boxcars and cattle cars High Cube boxcars? Are there any? Other suggestions for the project? Sources? Please suggest or PM any possible sources for one of these cars. Thanks!
I have found a local source an lengths for CP Multi Mark Boxcars: 40' - About 17" 50' - About 21" 60' - About 25" What would the width and height be? Thanks!
Whoa. I don't know who gave you these numbers, but for S scale, those are way, way off. 40 scale feet in S is about 7 & 7/16th inches. 50 scale feet in S is about 9 & 3/16th inches. 60 scale feet in S is about 11 & 3/16th inches.
Here is what I have: http://www.usatrains.com/usatrains40box.html SPECIAL FEATURES 1:29 Scale Model Three Style of Operating Doors (A) 6 Ft. Panel Superior (B) 8 Ft. Panel Superior (C) 8 Ft. Youngstown Authentic Operating Side Door Latch Movable Door Lever Separately Molded Handrails, Ladders, & Corner Steps "Real Chain" on Brake Assembly "See Through" Roof Walks & Grates Brass Coupler Lift Bar "See Through" End Steps Detailed Under Body Including Complete Brake System Both Hook/Loop and Knuckle Couplers Provided underside of body has provision for Kadee #830 Coupler installation Detailed Bettendorf Trucks Blackened Metal Wheels Authentic Paint Schemes with Multiple Road Numbers for Most Railroads Length: 17" Approx Pic of the car: http://www.usatrains.com/r19218c.html
Hi Ken, I'm ' sorry, it was late and I just got my wires / eyes crossed. I'm still having some difficulty navigating the new, (but nicer), layout. QUALITY G SCALE TRAINS Largest Selection of G Scale Rolling Stock in the World "Ultimate Series" is 1:29 Scale "American Series" and "Work Trains Series" are 1:24 Scale But someplace I saw 'S' scale and messed it all up. May I ask you to change the name of the thread? Thanks again!
I have a boxcar you can have. Local pickup only. Over four feet long, oh, 18" high, 15" wide, no trucks or couplers. Bring a truck. And spider spray. Just about any modern computer will fit..and you can probably stick a 4/3 monitor in the open door. Dave
You have piqued my curiosity! For what purpose are you putting a computer in a boxcar - in whatever scale? Thanks.