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Library - Magazine Articles About Freight Cars - Autorack |
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Category Description: Information about model and prototype autorack cars.
| Auto-Max Bigger is Better |
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| Model Railroader 1999-12 |
George Sebastian-Coleman |
pg. 126 |
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To be able to efficiently move both sedan as well as SUV automobiles, the Gunderson company designed and built the tri-level, secure automobile transport cars. It has adjustable loading racks. The article includes prototype photos and scale drawings. |
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| Improving the Con-Cor Auto Rack |
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| N-Scale 2000-05/06 |
Pat Sanders |
pg. 50 |
Scale: N |
Improving the Con-Cor auto rack model because it sits too high above the trucks. |
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| Modeling an Auto Loading Facility |
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| Railroad Model Craftsman 2003-07 |
Keith Kohlmann |
pg. 92 |
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Many prototype photos set mostly in the 1960's. The article shows how cars were transported and loaded. There is an aerial photo of the Bain auto loading facility. A trackplan of this facility is also included. |
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| Modernize a Bachmann 89-foot Auto Transporter |
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| Railroad Model Craftsman 1991-04 |
Jim Slaughter |
pg. 65 |
Scale: HO |
The author describes how he improved and modernized the Bachmann auto transporter car to better fit in the 1970's or 80's. Includes prototype photos of many railroads' cars. |
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Copyright © 1999-2008 Peter Vanvliet |
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