VIDEO — The Making of the Micro-Trains TBOX

[bbussey]

Video documenting the research, design and production of the Micro-Trains NSC 60' Outside Post Double Plug Door Hi-Cube Boxcar model.

[Chris333]

I didn't know MTL had a EDM machine.

And are those 36" metal wheels?

[Point353]

If you haven't watched the video, would you guess that the model is made up from about fifty separate pieces?

[Philip H]

@shipsure in a rare appearance.

And I want their coupler assembly jig - looks way better then the one we see in the LHS shelves.

[John]

Great video .. very nice looking model .. congrats MT

[davefoxx]

I love how those ladies, who probably don't give a flip about model railroading, are waaaaaaaaay better at applying small details than I am.    Oh, and you can see them package the factory air at 5:10 on the video. 

DFF

[nickelplate759]

You know, after watching everything that goes into it, $40 per car doesn't seem exorbitant at all.

[RockGp40]

You know, after watching everything that goes into it, $40 per car doesn't seem exorbitant at all.

QFT.

These were my thoughts exactly. I don't think I will complain any more.

[wazzou]

You know, after watching everything that goes into it, $40 per car doesn't seem exorbitant at all.

True, now let's do Bachmann.   

[ednadolski]

Oh, and you can see them package the factory air at 5:10 on the video. 

I always wondered how they did that....

Ed

[Lemosteam]

Outstanding video. Truly.

[mu26aeh]

Really couldn't find a clean model to measure from ?  At least we know the first weathered/graffiti model from this style of car

[Chris333]

This car also has separate air hoses 

[Chris333]

If you haven't watched the video, would you guess that the model is made up from about fifty separate pieces?

I counted 61

[muktown128]

Very cool video.   I was surprised by the amount of manual assembly involved and manually spray painting the doors!  I wonder who supplies the paint they use.