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Ambroid Pickle car (vat type)

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Ambroid Pickle car (vat type)
Posted by Wayne Schauder on Friday, May 26, 2006 2:39 PM
Hi, Does any one have the plans for an Ambroid pickle car? I picked up a car on Ebay that is partially assembled thinking I could finish it. I just can't figure out how the bracing, ladders and grab irons go on . Also there is some nut bolt washer sets. I would appreciate a little help. Thanks, Wayne
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, May 26, 2006 3:26 PM
Check with the Kalmbach Memorial Library Wayne. You never know, they just may have a copy.
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Posted by CNJ831 on Friday, May 26, 2006 5:33 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by gsetter

Check with the Kalmbach Memorial Library Wayne. You never know, they just may have a copy.


gsetter is quite correct, you're best chance would be to write the NMRA's Kalmbach Library. They maintain a large file of old kit construction plans and, given Ambroid's popularity - particularly with regard to pickle cars -, I would full expect they have the plans on file.

If worst came to worst and the library failed you, the NMRA has (did have a few years ago anyway) a Special Interest Group devoted specifically just to the pickle cars! I'm sure someone therein could certainly assist you.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 28, 2006 8:16 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831
..the NMRA has (did have a few years ago anyway) a Special Interest Group devoted specifically just to the pickle cars! I'm sure someone therein could certainly assist you.
CNJ831


Good God! a special interest group for just one brand of a pickle car!![:0] Now that is special [8D]
I wonder if Athearn pickle car oners are allowed.[;)]
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Posted by CNJ831 on Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:24 AM
QUOTE: Originally posted by gsetter

QUOTE: Originally posted by CNJ831
..the NMRA has (did have a few years ago anyway) a Special Interest Group devoted specifically just to the pickle cars! I'm sure someone therein could certainly assist you.
CNJ831


Good God! a special interest group for just one brand of a pickle car!![:0] Now that is special [8D]
I wonder if Athearn pickle car oners are allowed.[;)]


To my knowledge, this SIG specializes in all pickle cars, without regard to manufacturer! [:D]

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Posted by ARTHILL on Sunday, May 28, 2006 9:30 AM
I had one of those. I wish I would have kept it. Then I wouldn't be looking for one, and I could send you the plans. Good luck with the building. It was (is) a wonderful model.
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Posted by MisterBeasley on Sunday, May 28, 2006 10:08 AM
While on the subject of pickles,



My sister gave me this one, from a yard sale. Now I have to keep it. Last night I was kicked out of the Train/Family room, and out of the computer room by the women of the house, so I took this silly thing downstairs and replaced the horn-hooks. Not only did it have truck-mounted horn-hooks, but one of them was actually mounted upside-down.

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Posted by richg1998 on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:54 PM

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Posted by Geared Steam on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:32 PM

 

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Posted by richg1998 on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 10:59 PM

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Posted by PASMITH on Thursday, October 29, 2009 11:03 AM
Here's one that I just pulled out of the attic. I built it back in the fifty's as a kid when my weathering and lettering techniques were at an early stage . Peter Smith, Memphis
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Posted by maxman on Thursday, October 29, 2009 12:57 PM
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Posted by desertdog on Thursday, October 29, 2009 1:04 PM

I don't want to side track the thread, but does anyone remember the Thomas pickle tank cars?  They were offered with tinplate trucks but I imagine that O scalers adapted them, as well.

John Timm

Wayne Schauder
Hi, Does any one have the plans for an Ambroid pickle car? I picked up a car on Ebay that is partially assembled thinking I could finish it. I just can't figure out how the bracing, ladders and grab irons go on . Also there is some nut bolt washer sets. I would appreciate a little help. Thanks, Wayne
 

 

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