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Got My CTT Truck and Boxcar Today!!!!!!!!!!!!

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cnw1995
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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, March 30, 2007 9:03 AM
Do you suppose the reefer could run on 027 curves?

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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Craignor
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Posted by Craignor on Thursday, March 29, 2007 9:17 PM

Folks,

I got my reefer and truck today!Smile [:)]

Great job CTT!

The truck and reefer came in one very secure box that was very carefully packed.

I am extremely pleased with both items. 

The truck is very well detailed and decorated, without going overboard on the CTT decorations. It looks very realistic even though its a commemorative piece...same with the reefer...well done!

The reefer is my first Atlas Master Line reefer. I just came up from my CBL after running a nice mixed freight, and the new Atlas car is hands down the most detailed car in the consist. This new Atlas car raises the bar for detail on my layout, and really shows up the lesser detail on most of my other cars.Sad [:(]

I joined the Atlas Golden Spike club a few weeks ago, so I know the new reefer will have a buddy soon. I can easily see collecting a nice consist of these reefers.

Now, I understand Reefer Madness.Evil [}:)]

Craig Northern Central High Railers: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzey79bx/northerncentralhighrailers/
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 23, 2007 11:11 AM
LOL, no worries about nit-picking, since I'm new to model trains the term "reefer" has a whole different meaning.  Wink [;)]  Not that I would know anything about that.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 23, 2007 8:47 AM
ATSJer,
Don't know, the layout is still in the planning stages! Wink [;)]  But my plans are to have it parked on a siding in town most of the time.  It will see some time on the tracks though - I don't buy anything to just let it sit.  I'll run it as part of a whatever is connected at the time, I don't discriminate! Wink [;)]

Not to nit-pick, but it is a reefer car, not a boxcar.  Reefers were used to transport ice before the days of refridgeration.  So this will probably find a home along a siding near an Ice House...

Brent
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Craignor
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Posted by Craignor on Thursday, March 22, 2007 8:18 PM

Folks,

I just ordered them both today. Can't wait to get 'em.

 (Can't believe I have been a subcriber for almost 10 years already...time flies...)

Craig Northern Central High Railers: http://mysite.verizon.net/vzey79bx/northerncentralhighrailers/
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:19 PM

Hey Lionroar!

That boxcar looks great!  What a beauty!  What kind of consist do you run that with?  Do you run it in a regular frieght consist or a specialty one?

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, March 22, 2007 7:00 PM
 lionroar88 wrote:

ATSJer,
Here are a few pics of the Reefer

The detailing on this car is amazing... the pictures do NOT do it justice!


Yes all four hatches open, and they also lock!


They even detailed the ends!


The sidedoors also have locking mechanisms!!!!

Brent

I told you these were great!  Thanks for posting the photos, I have to get the pictures downloaded to the computer.

Dennis

TCA#09-63805

 

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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 22, 2007 4:03 PM

ATSJer,
Here are a few pics of the Reefer

The detailing on this car is amazing... the pictures do NOT do it justice!


Yes all four hatches open, and they also lock!


They even detailed the ends!


The sidedoors also have locking mechanisms!!!!

Brent

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 19, 2007 9:06 PM

 Blueberryhill RR wrote:
How is that ???????????

Much better!  It looks great.

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csxt30
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Posted by csxt30 on Monday, March 19, 2007 7:35 PM

Chuck : that's what I call Express Delivery !!  Looks great !! Big Smile [:D]

Thanks, John

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Blueberryhill RR
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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, March 19, 2007 7:17 PM

My truck arrived by flatcar......................

And here is it's brother...................

How is that ???????????

Chuck # 3 I found my thrill on Blueberryhill !!
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Anonymous
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 19, 2007 6:51 PM
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, March 19, 2007 4:49 PM
THEY'VE ARRIVED!!!  THEY'VE ARRIVED!!!

Gotta say CTT these are some very impressive items!  The detail on the reefer is just incredible!  The truck is the same size as the B&O delivery truck I purchased on Saturday...

Brent
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 3:57 PM
Nothing when I got home today. Sad [:(] Hopefully tomorrow...

Brent
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csxt30
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Posted by csxt30 on Friday, March 16, 2007 2:33 PM

Mine truck came today. It's very nice but I think it's just a bit on the large size & plus I thought the doors were supposed to open. I must have imagined that !!

OOps !!  It's the reefer that has opening doors, sorry !!

Thanks, John

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Posted by dbaker48 on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:15 AM

The truck rolled up here today.  I think it probably needs an oil change though with over 4,000 miles on it.  I noticed on the box it originated in Carson, Ca. (about 6 miles from here), then went to Wis, and back again.

Since it originated here in Calif., at least I don't have to worry about getting it to pass SMOG tests, since it is mandated to come equiped on the trucks here.

Don

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cnw1995
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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:27 AM
Thanks, Brent! I would be disappointed to get it and not be able to run it (Like I've done in the past).

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:14 AM
Doug,
If someone doesn't let you know before I get mine I'll measure it and let you know!

Hopefully it arrives today!

Brent
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cnw1995
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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, March 16, 2007 8:55 AM
Does anyone know or think the reefer would handle 027 curves? I couldn't tell from the photo.

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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luther_stanton
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Posted by luther_stanton on Thursday, March 15, 2007 6:16 PM
My truck arrived today as well.  Wife really liked it too!
Luther Stanton ---------------------------------------------- ACL - The Standard Railroad of the South
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ChiefEagles
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, March 15, 2007 12:30 PM
Got mine.  Reefer has outsanding details.  Door open and hatches too.

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Blueberryhill RR
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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, March 15, 2007 11:56 AM
I got mine today !!!!!!!!!!
Chuck # 3 I found my thrill on Blueberryhill !!
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anjdevil2
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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:01 AM
Ordered my Boxcar yesterday, hope to see it by Monday...!! It looks really good (and probably better being pulled by my new CNJ BEEP!)Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.
I am the venom in your skin  --- Breaking Benjamin


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Dr. John
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Posted by Dr. John on Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:43 AM
Ordered the truck today - just could not resist the temptation! Looking forward to receiving it!
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jefelectric
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Posted by jefelectric on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 10:01 PM

 I ordered a truck.  It has been shipped.

I really needed another truck. Smile [:)]Whistling [:-^]Wink [;)]

John Fullerton Home of the BUBB&A http://www.jeanandjohn.net/trains.html
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Neil B.
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Posted by Neil B. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:17 PM
The reefer is scale sized (40 foot).

The delivery truck is 1:50 scale but it looks fine next to nearly all 1:43 cars and trucks.

Neil Besougloff
editor

Neil Besougloff

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Rolo Tomasee
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Posted by Rolo Tomasee on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 8:12 PM
 This may be a dumb question but I am still a newbie. Are these boxcars built to traditional or standard size?
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:28 PM
Received email confirmation that mine has shipped!  WHOOHOO!!!
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Posted by csxt30 on Wednesday, March 14, 2007 6:08 PM
Got my notice or confirmation that my truck is on the way !! Hope it gets here for Sunday Photo Fun  !! Big Smile [:D]  Thumbs Up [tup] 
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