SLAG1
Say what?
Alton Junction
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Westinghouse and Pennsy RR in the latest MTH catalog.
Bill T.
MY POST WAS WHO MADE THE EARLIER VERSION? AND NUMBER!!
GEORGE E.
George, the first MTH Schnabel flatcar was the Westinghouse in 2000, since then 13 others have been released and in the latest MTH catalog is the 2 latest entries. I don't know of any other manufacture that has released the Schnabel flat car, certainly none of the major O Gauge players.
We see these "Blank" posts a bit more often these days and most are tied back to members using IE9; my suggestion if you are having this same issue please try another browser such as Firefox.
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum (DHVM), Railroad Adventures (RRAdventures)
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Yep, I had nothing but problems with IE9, switched to Firefox, much faster.
SLAG1,
Here's some info. of the Schnabel Flat Car, after the window opens, scroll down to CEBX 800, in 'References', and click on it:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schnabel_car
Here's M.T.H. Models, in their 2012, Volume 1 catalog, just scroll down to see all of the models:
http://mthtrains.com/sites/default/files/download/oldcats/2012_v_1.pdf
Ralph
Has anybody ever seen one of these cars in real life? Where? I never have.
balidas,
I have not seen one in real life, but from the photos. in the top link, which I post, it shows the length and you can imagine its size in real life.
The real one has a total of 18 trucks, as compared to M.T.H's. model which has only 6 trucks.I know, lack of room in most houses, but to have a 1:48 scale model with 18 trucks affixed, as an operable display piece!
I know, that thing would be massive! 36 axles! I've never seen one down here. What the heck kind of a load could they be carrying?
For one, large electrical transformers and I wouldn't be surprised if they're hauling atomic reactors, as well!!!
Hi Everyone,
I prefer Google Chrome for my browser. It is faster than Firefox and fastest on my dial-up.
Here Is a link to 100 pictures of Schnabel cars on Railroad Picture Archives: (I hope)
http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/srchThumbs.aspx?srch=Schnabel&search=Search
Byron in the Miami Valley
Byron,
Thank you, your pictures are helpful in understanding how big this Schnabel flat car is.
If can be, what has to be done to have this BEHEMOTH enter into, or near, the New York City area?
balidas Has anybody ever seen one of these cars in real life? Where? I never have.
Got the joy of chasing this one for nearly a day at about 10 mph
Darren,
Beautiful!
It must be something to behold.
Wow! That's like a whole consist in itself!
Stourbridge Lion balidas: Has anybody ever seen one of these cars in real life? Where? I never have. Got the joy of chasing this one for nearly a day at about 10 mph
balidas: Has anybody ever seen one of these cars in real life? Where? I never have.
I did see an Empty Schnable Car with a Caboose on a CN train headed East towards Battle Creek, Michigan. I only saw it in the distance as it rounded Indian Lake. It was just like the MTH Model. It was painted blue. There was a green, offset-cupola caboose. It would have been great if I had been closer to see the reporting marks.
Andrew Falconer
Watch my videos on-line at https://www.youtube.com/user/AndrewNeilFalconer
The Schnabel flat car is probably one of the most unique RR cars traveling the rails. Certainly an eye catcher on a layout. Have to get one but the prices on E-Bay are out of sight. There is a good looking NASA version for $499, no thank you. I placed a preorder yesterday for the Westinghouse version.
Andrew Falconer I did see an Empty Schnable Car with a Caboose on a CN train headed East towards Battle Creek, Michigan. I only saw it in the distance as it rounded Indian Lake. It was just like the MTH Model. It was painted blue. There was a green, offset-cupola caboose. It would have been great if I had been closer to see the reporting marks. Andrew Falconer
being Blue it might have been CCRX 40010 (formerly GEX 40010)
I bet Becky could make one!
After doing a tiny bit of research It looks like the empty Schnabel Car was WESTINGHOUSE' Aqua Blue-Greenish car with the Bluish-Green Caboose following it.
http://southern.railfan.net/schnabel/cars/wecx102/kwux1041.jpg
These photos are of the same or a similar car that I saw since it was also on the CN/GTW mainline.
http://southern.railfan.net/cab/kpux/kpux104.html
Now this looks like the SCHNABEL Car that was on the CN Grand Trunk Western line.
Then I would say you likely saw PTDX #201 (Formerly WECX #201).
If you ever get a chance to see one of these, Go For It!
The models can also make a great conversation piece since even the models would have some of the same route restrictions given their size
Stourbridge Lion and Andrew,
Thank you for the photos. and list of the Schnabel cars and "Rider" cabooses.
They, are awesome to see and interesting.
Stourbridge Lion,
I like the photo. of CCRX 40010 and the crossover track in the photo's. foreground.
It looks as if someone was starting to put track together, on a model layout.
Nice model! Must take minimum 072. What's up with that sign "Do Not Hump?"
Andrew Falconer Andrew Falconer
Here balidas,
http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=utf-8&fr=aaplw&p=do+not+hump
This was from the 2004 catalog.
The latest version of the Schnabel Car in the 2012 Catalog
http://www.mthtrains.com/content/20-98870
ANDREW FALCONER
Andrew,
Great video with a neat variation of many freight cars.
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