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Thrall 60' - 8" truss beam cars

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Posted by maxman on Thursday, October 31, 2019 5:45 PM

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I have not seen a McKean 60 foot truss type centerbeam but I think they have been produced.

I believe that you are correct.  I think there's one listed on ebay right now:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-McKeen-Models-CP-Rail-CPR-Canadian-Pacific-Center-Beam-Lumber-Rack-Kit-OB/163918879356?hash=item262a539a7c:g:3y4AAOSwx1Rds50C

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Posted by Doughless on Thursday, October 31, 2019 4:53 PM

I have 2 of the McKean oval or opera window kits. 

I have not seen a McKean 60 foot truss type centerbeam but I think they have been produced.

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Posted by cv_acr on Thursday, October 31, 2019 2:21 PM

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Didnt walthers do some at one point 20 or so years ago?  

Not 60' versions.

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Posted by NVSRR on Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:24 PM

Didnt walthers do some at one point 20 or so years ago?  

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Posted by riogrande5761 on Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:17 PM

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Has anyone tooled up and made HO scale versions of the Thrall 60 ' - 8" truss type centerbeam flatcars??  Anything coming on the horizon???

I know ExactRail makes / made a HO version of the 60' - 8" opera window centerbeam cars.

You mean besides the McKean kit versions that were manufactured many years ago and still might be found at train shows or maybe eBay?

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Thrall 60' - 8" truss beam cars
Posted by Piper106a on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 6:27 PM

Has anyone tooled up and made HO scale versions of the Thrall 60 ' - 8" truss type centerbeam flatcars??  Anything coming on the horizon???

I know ExactRail makes / made a HO version of the 60' - 8" opera window centerbeam cars.

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