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first rib from either side of the centerline of the car. One section<br />
of the underframe was removed at each end of the open<br />
section. Each end of the scribed sub-floor was cut between<br />
the 7th & 8th board (Photo 6).<br />
After carefully squaring the cut sides and floors, the two<br />
sections of the body were glued together using liquid plastic<br />
adhesive. The three center cross members of the underframe<br />
were shortened a quarter of an inch on each side. The three<br />
sections of the underframe and sub-floor were glued together<br />
and then glued to the floor of the car. A four inch length of<br />
quarter-inch square steel key stock was attached with CA to<br />
each side of the underframe at the center of the car. A 1.375”<br />
length of the key stock was glued inboard of each bolster. The<br />
key stock sections add over three ounces to the car’s weight.<br />
A four inch length of 1/8” square styrene was glued to the side<br />
above the steel key stock against the side (Photo 7).<br />
The ends were cut from stamped brass boxcar ends and<br />
were drilled for the grabirons. After the grabirons were soldered<br />
on, the ends were attached to the car with CA. Styrene<br />
strips were added for the top flanges. Another styrene strip<br />
was added to each side’s top flange to provide additional<br />
stiffness.<br />
The interior of the sides were detailed with styrene strips<br />
embossed with rivets. These are located opposite each side<br />
rib and are in two sizes to match the width of the ribs. The<br />
sides were drilled for the grabirons and steps. Grabirons<br />
were also installed on the end sills. The original brake wheel<br />
assembly was glued to the end. Kadee® coupler boxes were<br />
added. Cut levers were formed from 0.020” brass wire and<br />
installed (Photo 8).<br />
After painting and decaling, a coat of Testers Dullcote was<br />
added. The original trucks are used with steel wheelsets.<br />
While this car does not have a prototype, it is an eye-catcher<br />
with its billboard-sized lettering.<br />
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