Stewart Hobbies Freight Cars

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Anonymous

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Stewart Hobbies Freight Cars

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:02 AM

Any reviews? Are Stewart Hobbies freight cars decent? I don't get much of a description anywhere I have looked.
Thanks!!
Tim

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orsonroy

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From: Elgin, IL
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Posted by orsonroy on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 7:45 AM

Stewart freight cars are all very nice, very accurate models of specific prototypes. They're basically top of the line shake the box kits. I think Stewart only sells them decorated for specific prototypes.

Ray Breyer

Modeling the NKP's Peoria Division, circa 1943

nfmisso

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From: San Jose, California
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Posted by nfmisso on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 8:39 AM

Stewart's kits are premium kits, well above Athearn and MDC, and in the Bowser, Accurail, Branchline Yardmaster level.

Tim, if Stewart offers the car(s) you want, buy them.

Nigel N&W in HO scale, 1950 - 1955 (..and some a bit newer too) Now in San Jose, California

michealfarley

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April 2003
From: Fargo, ND
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Posted by michealfarley on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 8:55 AM

I really like my Stewart coal hoppers. Good detail in a simple kit. Good painting and printing from the factory. Ready for KD couplers and metal wheelsets of any kind. All cars should be that way.

Micheal Farley Fargo, ND NCE Powerhouse user Modeling the BN in ND, circa 1970-1980

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 11:34 AM

Well, Stewart is running a sale @ $5 each for 70 ton hoppers. I think you guys have made up my mind[:D].
I'm guna git me sum!![:p]
Thanks a bunch!!

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Don Gibson

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From: Pacific Northwest
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Posted by Don Gibson on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:13 PM

I think they also packaged 5 (or 6) 70 ton hoppers together with consecutive numbers.

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AntonioFP45

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Posted by AntonioFP45 on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:21 PM

What's the typcial price for a Stewart car at an LHS? Let's say a 50 ft. Box or a Centerflow Hopper?

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fmilhaupt

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From: SE Michigan
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Posted by fmilhaupt on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 12:48 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by AntonioFP45

What's the typcial price for a Stewart car at an LHS? Let's say a 50 ft. Box or a Centerflow Hopper?

Stewart doesn't make boxcars or covered hoppers-- Only open-top coal hoppers and ore cars. List price ranges from $10 to $16, which at one shop in my area translates to around $8 to $11.

You can see their product listings at http://www.stewarthobbies.com/

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