Generic Flat Cars

[jefelectric]

I have purchased from Town & country several times both at shows and online.  Never bought any of the flat cars but have bought parts, lamps & figures.  Always had a good experience with their service & very friendly and helpful at shows.

[CSXect]

Nice  trucks(pickups) on the flat. I wonder if they are close to scale or on the small side?

Some one on another forum thread asked if this was run by walkers hardware, so I used map quest and found that Town & country hobbies and walkers hardware have the same address.

That person gave a negative review about price and service from them in the past.

Price wise I think they are fine, but would like to know if anyone has had any positive expereince with them. I am not one to take one review for gospel.

[Bob Keller]

My impression is that the T&C cars may be new tooling. In the past, I've seen some pretty rough copies in the market - O gauge flats with portions of the Lionel Corp. name and S gauge flats with the A.C. Gilbert name not entirely gashed out. These T&C cars are very cleanly done products.

[Dr. John]

Looks kind of like the MPC flat cars from the 70's. Any one know if the couplers are operating or dummies?

[dwiemer]

Thanks, I will have to get some.

Dennis

[CSXect]

"Good price may pick up a few of them, realy like the cheesey loads especialy the tank and jeep. and they include trucks"

CSX, I remember seeing such loads heading to war in the early 70's.  We also have them in the local yard heading out of the Marine base.  I may have to pick a few of these up.  Also, I would be interested in unmarked box cars.  Anyone know of a source?

Dennis

Weaver has undecorated box cars in a few different styles.

[dwiemer]

"Good price may pick up a few of them, realy like the cheesey loads especialy the tank and jeep. and they include trucks"

CSX, I remember seeing such loads heading to war in the early 70's.  We also have them in the local yard heading out of the Marine base.  I may have to pick a few of these up.  Also, I would be interested in unmarked box cars.  Anyone know of a source?

Dennis

[jefelectric]

They always have a big display of these at York.  Think I have seen them at other shows as well.

[CSXect]

Is this new or old tooling? seems like I have seen them before some where.

Good price may pick up a few of them, realy like the cheesey loads especialy the tank and jeep. and they include trucks

 

[Anonymous]

Cool, I was interested in some generic flats so I could make some of my own custom things. Are there any generic, cheap empty gondola cars available too?

[Buckeye Riveter]

Town & Country hobbies has offers generic flats in four colors with brake wheels and neat little inserts to install in the spots you don't place the brakewheel.



Their website is: towncountryhobbies.com

Bingo!!! Thanks, Bob!! 

[Bob Keller]

Town & Country hobbies has offers generic flats in four colors with brake wheels and neat little inserts to install in the spots you don't place the brakewheel.



Their website is: towncountryhobbies.com

[CSXect]

You are talking about O arent you? they only generic flat I know of Is was made by REX using Zamac alloy in S.

The $15 dollar flats did they come with trucks and couplers?

[Buckeye Riveter]

A past posting referred to a company that sold, for the lack of a better term, generic flat cars.    The company also sold the flat cars with loads.   I believe they sold for $15.00 apiece.

Does anyone remember the company or their web site.

Thanks for your help.