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October 28, 2019 at 11:03 pm #9522
princessclyne69
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There is a Shapeways depressed center flatcar model that I ordered, which came today. The body and trucks are ordered separately. The Shapeways model is linked below, one for the body and one for the three-axle drop-equalizer trucks.

https://www.shapeways.com/product/J3JHSB42J/general-steel-industries-depressed-center-flatcar?optionId=110745885&li=marketplace

https://www.shapeways.com/product/7J9LLN7YW/general-steel-industries-three-axle-trucks?optionId=110758345&li=marketplace

The prototype is also shown, identified as SLSF 3900. The model has the jacking pads located in the same place as MP 1212, later 212, later 863002. The model measures out correctly, and is solid so it’s not obvious at first glance exactly where the weight could go. Another issue I’ve found is that the prototype has 30″ wheels, which are not common in HO model form.

Watch this space for further developments.

There is a different depressed center flatcar also available on Shapeways, which is not as close a match to this car but it does have the bottom of the body open to make room for weight.

RG7

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