Flatbed Train Cars? (1 Viewer)

[arnhem44mad]

I've been looking everywhere, but I can't find any company which sell the size or scale of flatbed rail cars that would be suitable for K&C, could anyone help

 

[kilted vampire]

I've been looking everywhere, but I can't find any company which sell the size or scale of flatbed rail cars that would be suitable for K&C, could anyone help

LGB? They are already german style narrow guage. But too big. REA makes or did make 1/32 scale. Marklin I have been told is Gauge 1 same as the other ones not sure of scale. What about Bachman? One other company that makes large equipment is Mikes' Train House. Gauge is not the same as scale. Gauge refers to track width. I assume you are looking for European types of flatcars?
I think Marklin or Bachman would be your best bet.

 

[arnhem44mad]

LGB? They are already german style narrow guage. But too big. REA makes or did make 1/32 scale. Marklin I have been told is Gauge 1 same as the other ones not sure of scale. What about Bachman? One other company that makes large equipment is Mikes' Train House. Gauge is not the same as scale. Gauge refers to track width. I assume you are looking for European types of flatcars?
I think Marklin or Bachman would be your best bet.

Thankyou

 

[thebritfarmer]

LGB? They are already german style narrow guage. But too big. REA makes or did make 1/32 scale. Marklin I have been told is Gauge 1 same as the other ones not sure of scale. What about Bachman? One other company that makes large equipment is Mikes' Train House. Gauge is not the same as scale. Gauge refers to track width. I assume you are looking for European types of flatcars?
I think Marklin or Bachman would be your best bet.

1:32 is generally refered to as Gauge 1

 

[daruss]

I've been looking everywhere, but I can't find any company which sell the size or scale of flatbed rail cars that would be suitable for K&C, could anyone help

Hi, i already discussed this issue last week on a different thread! Markline does make flats but they are "Post War". Go to www.aristocraft.com, they make 1/29th scale trains, you might be able to do some conversions, and i think they are a little bit cheaper in price!

 

[arnhem44mad]

Hi, i already discussed this issue last week on a different thread! Markline does make flats but they are "Post War". Go to www.aristocraft.com, they make 1/29th scale trains, you might be able to do some conversions, and i think they are a little bit cheaper in price!

Another thankyou

 

[kilted vampire]

Hi, i already discussed this issue last week on a different thread! Markline does make flats but they are "Post War". Go to www.aristocraft.com, they make 1/29th scale trains, you might be able to do some conversions, and i think they are a little bit cheaper in price!

I thought this was familiar. Aristocraft made some great stuff. Post war can be modified can they not? What are the differences of Post and pre- war flatcars. Can anyone who is not that detail oriented tell or know the difference?

Are we talking about US or European flat cars? I do know the difference with US equipment but not European.

 

[daruss]

I thought this was familiar. Aristocraft made some great stuff. Post war can be modified can they not? What are the differences of Post and pre- war flatcars. Can anyone who is not that detail oriented tell or know the difference?

Are we talking about US or European flat cars? I do know the difference with US equipment but not European.

Hi, German 40foot SSYMS flatcars are almost the same from the early 40's until the 70's.. Just different lettering and some minor changes.. I will try to get some pictures for you

 

[JPB]

Hi, German 40foot SSYMS flatcars are almost the same from the early 40's until the 70's.. Just different lettering and some minor changes.. I will try to get some pictures for you

This would be great.

By the way LGB doesn't exist anymore. It is bankrupt.

JP

 

[JPB]

I thought this was familiar. Aristocraft made some great stuff. Post war can be modified can they not? What are the differences of Post and pre- war flatcars. Can anyone who is not that detail oriented tell or know the difference?

Are we talking about US or European flat cars? I do know the difference with US equipment but not European.

Which model from the website do you suggest?

JP

 

[thebritfarmer]

This would be great.

By the way LGB doesn't exist anymore. It is bankrupt.

JP

They were split into 2 companies LGB od America and the rest was purchased by Marklin.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernst_Paul_Lehmann_Patentwerk

 

[kilted vampire]

This would be great.

By the way LGB doesn't exist anymore. It is bankrupt.

JP

But they made a lot of stuff. It is every where. One can go to any hobby shop and find something. Great outdoor stuff.

 

[railroader]

HI, I am new to the forum but not to model railroading. I hope this information is helpful. With model trains, there are two things to remember - gauge and scale. Gauge is the distance between the rails, while scale is the proportional reduction when compared with the real thing. Believe it or not, the large scale manufacturers' trains all run on the same gauge toy track. It is 45 mm between the rails. The scale of the train then becomes important. Marklin is 1/32 scale, so it represents a train that would run on a standard gauge railroad (the rails are 1435 mm or 4'8 1/2" apart in real life). Marklin is all European prototype (primarily German, but some Swiss). Marklin used to make metal locomotives and trains, including US prototypes, under the "MAXI" brand, but they have discontinued them. If you prefer US prototypes in 1/32, MTH is the only major manufacturer I am aware of. MTH does make a standard flatcar as well as flatcars with loads.
LGB, which was bought by Marklin and is trying to re-establish itself in Europe is a mixed bag when it comes to scale. The original items were 1/22.5 scale to replicate a narrow gauge train (rail separation of only one meter). Unlike Marklin, LGB took liberties with its scales in order for its trains to run on its tightest radius curves. Aristocraft is 1/29 scale; USA Trains is both 1/29th and 1/24th (depending on the series); Bachmann's prototypical trains are 1/20.3 to replicate American 3 foot narrow gauge. Hope this helps. RRer

 

[daruss]

1/29th would be closer to KING & COUNTRY scale..

 

[Louis Badolato]

Welcome aboard Railroader, and thanks for the very useful info!

 

[redhugh]

HI, I am new to the forum but not to model railroading. I hope this information is helpful. With model trains, there are two things to remember - gauge and scale. Gauge is the distance between the rails, while scale is the proportional reduction when compared with the real thing. Believe it or not, the large scale manufacturers' trains all run on the same gauge toy track. It is 45 mm between the rails. The scale of the train then becomes important. Marklin is 1/32 scale, so it represents a train that would run on a standard gauge railroad (the rails are 1435 mm or 4'8 1/2" apart in real life). Marklin is all European prototype (primarily German, but some Swiss). Marklin used to make metal locomotives and trains, including US prototypes, under the "MAXI" brand, but they have discontinued them. If you prefer US prototypes in 1/32, MTH is the only major manufacturer I am aware of. MTH does make a standard flatcar as well as flatcars with loads.
LGB, which was bought by Marklin and is trying to re-establish itself in Europe is a mixed bag when it comes to scale. The original items were 1/22.5 scale to replicate a narrow gauge train (rail separation of only one meter). Unlike Marklin, LGB took liberties with its scales in order for its trains to run on its tightest radius curves. Aristocraft is 1/29 scale; USA Trains is both 1/29th and 1/24th (depending on the series); Bachmann's prototypical trains are 1/20.3 to replicate American 3 foot narrow gauge. Hope this helps. RRer

Welcome Railroader, great summary, I've found marklin maxi (1/32-Gauge 1) and USA trains flat cars and depressed centre flat cars (although I'm guessing its more towards the 1/24 scale) to be a nice fit for the figures and tanks. As regards loco's, I've seen Marklin Gauge 1 BR52's , but they cost $$$$. I was lucky enough to pick up a nicely completed and weathered CMK 1/35 BR 52 on ebay, (Trumpter also do a 1/35 scale version), Haven't seen any other examples though

 

[Alexdakar]

1/35 scale looks cool but doesn't really match.

Here it is with a King & Country figure.

Here it is again but with 1/35 figures.

 

[redhugh]

Nice flat bed model and nice vehicle ..what is it?
Agree about the 1/35 ... too small..luckily the BR52 loco is a monster of a train so the 1/35 model I have just about blends in with K&C figures... unless somebody sees a market we'll have to make do...Rick from Figarti hasn't made any noises about whether he would do it,it might be something he would tackle considering his releases so far like the Schnellenboot and the V rocket range, all the others appear to have said No

 

[sv288]

Nice set up you got there alex. Like how the half track with the anti airgun on it.