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Large flatcar loads
« on: March 14, 2024, 06:35:41 PM »
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I've uploaded one free and two paid 3d files for large loads.

First one is a 40m wind turbine blade, found here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6515472
It is split into two large parts for easier printing.

Second is a pipe reel load, found here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/1-160-pipe-reel-load

This is a quite delicate part to print as the sides are separate for easier printing.

Both of these two have already been posted about on TRW, as seen here: https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=56423.msg777359#msg777359

Finally I have a pressure vessel load, found here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/1-160-pressure-vessel-load

I recently posted this image of the pressure vessels on TRW: https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=57501.msg792103#msg792103

Note that these are a slightly higher detailed version than the link goes to; the linked version does not require any extra materials such as 0.9mm styrene rod for the small accessory pipes. If the high detail version is desired, I can upload it.
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2024, 06:41:02 PM »
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Nice.  Thanks.  I’ll be getting both the models from cults. 
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2024, 12:18:28 AM »
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Thanks!

A couple of notes: the reel load has on the bottom a small hole that should fit a toothpick or similar, to help make painting a bit easier.



Most of the ports on the pressure vessel load are keyed so that they fit only one location.



Additionally, it is designed to sit at an angle on the car:



Proto photo: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=3258842
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #3 on: May 05, 2024, 11:32:11 AM »
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More flatcar loads have been uploaded: 115 ton pressure vessel, and a variety of wind turbine hubs.

115 ton pressure vessel, idler flats required: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/1-160-n-scale-115-ton-pressure-vessel-load

Wind turbine hubs: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/1-160-n-scale-wind-turbine-hub-loads

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Most of these are geared towards 115 ton QTTX 132000 series flatcars but I have seen the side loaded turbine hubs on 146000 series XTTX flats. I should add that the pressure vessel loads at least are dimensional and do require some extra clearance: ask me how I know...
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2024, 09:44:39 PM »
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Sam @samusi01 I can tell from you're other posts you've got a lot on your design and print plate at the moment, but based on the quality of your loads here and the 100t flat cars, can I tempt you to tinker with another needed load type - coiled wire (double) loads? I've reached out to Hay Bros in the past but they aren't able to cast these to appear hollow and haven't been too interested, meaning a 3D print may be a better option.

Examples below - very common in California / Oregon in 65' gondolas:
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=22421
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=22639
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=80089
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=22618
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=26857
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=101592
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=22641
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=51856
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=22642
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=84701
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=84538

With a single coil row on top:
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=47287
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=22639
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=27454

Shifted / Sloped rows:
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=393


This load type is also suitable for the shorter 52'06" gondolas as well:
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=49277
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=8252
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=7825
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=7832

And specialised flats:
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=82492

Anyway, I'm interested in a bunch of double wire coil loads for the following N scale freight cars, but nearly all gondolas would be suitable:
  • Exactrail 3267 & 3564 65' gons
  • LBF / Huberts 65' gon
  • Trainworx 52' gondola


There would also be an option for a variant to suit a bulkhead flat, and having such a load (with support) for the nice Exactrail version or the future Scaletrains version would be cool:
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=110258
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=107488
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=86462
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=72405
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=91030
https://www.railcarphotos.com/PhotoDetails.php?PhotoID=57005

Thanks for having a look!
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2024, 09:01:38 AM »
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James,

Thanks for the note - I can take a look at these, but the priority is going to be pretty low - there are a lot of projects that have been backed up as the 100 ton flats clogged things up.

Sam
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2024, 07:00:47 PM »
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I understand completely and I'm a patient man! Thanks Sam!
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #7 on: May 20, 2024, 10:23:41 PM »
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I don't know that anything 3D printed could look better than taking some super fine wire, creating a jig, and making a bunch of coils.  Anything resin cast or printed would have to be thick just for structural support.  And since the coils are so visible, it would be difficult to hide the thickness.
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Re: Large flatcar loads
« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2024, 10:07:33 PM »
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For future reference - another great reference photo here:
https://flic.kr/p/RUFyQ4
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