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Colonel Mar 29, 2013

  1. Kevin Anderson

    Kevin Anderson TrainBoard Member

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    Time to do a little scratch building[​IMG]
     
  2. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Got this Bu-ick wagon really like the looks.

    Plastic body now not metal that screws not riveted to the chassis.

    Just need a couple more to get the burgundy and leaf green ones.
     

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  3. gjslsffan

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    Those things were built like tanks "well, not really" but they were heavy tough cars, rode like a dream. Miles per gallon was not an issue.
     
  4. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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  5. RailMix

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    The only problem with using those old wagons was if the rear end got bent down so it was dragging, you were all done- you weren't going anywhere.

    I couldn't resist them either, especially since there aren't all that many full size "tanks" from the 70s available. The colors they are offering are also very typical of the period. As far as the plastic bodies are concerned, I like the assembly with screws as it's much easier to add drivers, passengers and things like custom wheels, etc. I also think the details look better.
     
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  6. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Agreed RailMix.

    Mine are going to have the battling kids, groceries in the back. And one frustrated mom driving.
     
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  7. RailMix

    RailMix TrainBoard Member

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    Absolutely. Don't forget the dog.
     
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  8. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Saint Bernard lol
     
  9. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    These arrived today thanks to
    @BNSF FAN

    Will be going into the Que eventually.
     

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  10. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    LOL yea, like a Chihuahua running endlessly from side to side, growling and raising cane at everything that comes close.
     
  11. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    How about the "family truckster"
     
  12. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    Uuuuuuuuuuugh family truckster Uuuuuuuuuuugh.
     
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  13. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    Sooooo, I guess thats out....
     
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  14. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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    HMM,
    I was wondering who might end up with these. Glad to see they have a chance for resurrection.
     
  15. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    @gjslsffan

    Already hit the dip tank so we'll see what comes out of the paint booth lol.

    Heck they might even visit your turf lol.
     
  16. OC Engineer JD

    OC Engineer JD Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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  17. BNSF FAN

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    That is a sweet looking 2-10-4 there Jerry (y)(y)(y)
     
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  18. OC Engineer JD

    OC Engineer JD Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    A bit dusty, but for as cheap as I got it, I’ll gladly clean it up! LoL Going to weather it, so you can say I’m going to clean it to make it dirty
     
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  19. VinceP

    VinceP TrainBoard Member

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    So got this in the mailbox today.

    Now I'm getting closer to expanding my co-op once I get it built

    Chowduh y'all
     

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  20. gjslsffan

    gjslsffan Staff Member

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