Who makes center beam flatcars?

Ski Jan 3, 2002

  1. Ski

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    Does any other company besides Microtrains make centerbeam flatcars? How about pulpwood flatcars?

    Ski
     
  2. RidgeRunner

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    I know Con-Cor made a centerbeam at one point, but it wasn't very impressive. Also, Atlas makes pulpwood cars.
     
  3. Gats

    Gats TrainBoard Member

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    Jon is right about Con-Cor making a centerbeam car, but it wasn't bad after a bit of work. I modified it by rebuilding the ends to be like the more common variant, and was one of their better offerings.
    Unfortunately, I believe them to be rarer than hen's teeth.

    AC models makes a nice cast metal 60' 8" bulkhead flat kit, though not a centerbeam type.

    Gary.
     
  4. RidgeRunner

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    I do believe I have one of the Con-Cor centerbeam flats, although where it's hiding is a different story. If I can find it, I may be willing to part with it, as I don't use it anymore.
     
  5. LarryMc

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    MicroTrains makes a model of the Thrall Center-beam Flat. 60' 8" in length.
     
  6. LarryMc

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    Duh! Should of read that first question more closely :(
     
  7. HemiAdda2d

    HemiAdda2d Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Guys,
    I read rumor that Red Caboose will be making a 73' vesion of the centerbeam, due out in March. I gotta have me at least 5 :D
     
  8. Jim Reising

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    Greetings, All

    I have a bunch of these (Con-Cor) I'd be willing to part with if anyone's interested, and also the bulkhead flats that were the basis for the centerbeam....email me...

    Jim Reising
    Visit The Oakville Sub
    http://members.aol.com/jereising/index.htm
     

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