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Mark5

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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #30 on: January 29, 2016, 09:12:04 PM »
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Curious about the airslide - I would have though most of these were built pre-1969 - but that's just my gut feeling ...
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #31 on: January 29, 2016, 11:33:54 PM »
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Quote from: wcfn100 on January 29, 2016, 04:22:00 PM
Actually between the DF and specialized cars and also the welded cars, we've gotten a bunch of cars built new in the 60's within the last 5 years or so.


We could use some love in the early Centerflow department.  Hello Athearn, the 2970 was a good start...
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #32 on: January 30, 2016, 12:37:59 AM »
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I bet that they will have a body mounted coupler on it
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #33 on: January 30, 2016, 12:57:16 PM »
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Quote from: wcfn100 on January 29, 2016, 07:14:47 PM
Yeah, Atlas (...).

Ah, you are talking about that clunky Trainman model...  :facepalm:

I have one, but it doesn't stand up to current models.

Don't get me wrong, I do buy Trainman ore cars, but the rest isn't so swell.

(Athearn is a no-go for me. Not one model I bought in the past was without errors. Factory new box cars with arched running boards, well cars with loose etched parts, McHenry couplers without springs - not a problem, as I always exchange McHenry's for Accumates. I could go on and on.)

   Javier
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #34 on: January 30, 2016, 01:27:50 PM »
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Hopefully some BNSF air slides stenciled for buffer car service are in the future, that's one thing missing from my ethanol train.
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #35 on: January 30, 2016, 04:07:53 PM »
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Joe - don't forget this paint scheme on the Airslide:


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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #36 on: January 30, 2016, 04:08:22 PM »
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Quote from: Ngineer on January 30, 2016, 12:57:16 PM
Ah, you are talking about that clunky Trainman model...  :facepalm:

Yes, I'm talking about the two companies that make the model that you asked if anybody made. 

The Atlas model can be greatly improved with just a thinner roof and running board, and Athearn sells undecorated kits if you have issues with the fit and finish.  I've seen issues with some Athearn cars, but can't say I've had any with the Airslides.


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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #37 on: January 30, 2016, 06:42:09 PM »
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Quote from: wcfn100 on January 30, 2016, 04:08:22 PM
I've seen issues with some Athearn cars, but can't say I've had any with the Airslides.

Thank you. I will place an order through my favorite dealer to check how they have improved over past models.

   Javier
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #38 on: January 30, 2016, 08:01:55 PM »
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Good news. Just heard it was just a mixup on the flyer and that they'll actually be body mounted.

So, let us rejoice!
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #39 on: January 30, 2016, 08:53:08 PM »
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Fine detective work, Ed.
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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #40 on: January 30, 2016, 09:13:54 PM »
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Hot off the wire! Thanks Ed - great news about the body mounts!

Will be interesting to see what schemes. Is the implication that Tangent did the same model?

http://www.tangentscalemodels.com/product/gacx-gatx-1993-blue-repaint-gatc-4180-airslide/








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Re: Micro-Trains Containers and Airslide
« Reply #41 on: February 01, 2016, 11:07:20 AM »
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Quote from: Mark5 on January 30, 2016, 09:13:54 PM
Hot off the wire! Thanks Ed - great news about the body mounts!

Will be interesting to see what schemes. Is the implication that Tangent did the same model?

http://www.tangentscalemodels.com/product/gacx-gatx-1993-blue-repaint-gatc-4180-airslide/

Tangent also offered the earlier phases of production:
https://www.tangentscalemodels.com/general-american-4180-airslide-covered-hopper/
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