Frisco 89' bi-level autorack

**gjslsffan** · 03-06-2013

I am looking at Mr. Molo's Frisco/Katy guide to freight equipment on the middle page 108 there is a bi-level auto rack. I was wondering if anyone had a bigger poto so I could see what decals went where and in particular. What is on that plate on the right side just above the "train" in "Trailer-Train. Any photos of info would be great.

**gjslsffan** · 03-08-2013

Using a Accuready, Bi-Level autorack as a starting point for this little project. Used an ereaser to remove the printing and cut off all the top posts, removed the plates and bracing to more closely match the prototype. Used 4 Athearn stantions shortened a bit on the ends, then bent some .025 piano wire, then drilled the holes and super glued them all to the top deck. I then glued some .015 styrene strips to the top deck too. Anyway a bit of progress. Wish I knew what was on that plate, I referred to in the other post.

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**Ozarktraveler** · 03-08-2013

Seems its been a good winter season for rolling stock for Frisco equipment, cumulatively... enjoying everyone's progress posts...

**gjslsffan** · 04-05-2013

A progress report for you.
The rail on top is supposed to simulate a wire rope. Now to weather and load this thing, I need about 12-15 cars and trucks now.
Thanks to Nicholas Molo for the special help in getting some info for me on this little project. Anyone have extra cars and trucks??
Thanks for looking.

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**Sirfoldalot** · 04-06-2013

Tom, looks very good ... Sure is a long sucker.
I just sent Manny some different sizes' of strings from a small guitar that was broken.
I think you might find some broken strings at a music store that does repairs.
Believe they would work well for wire rope railing.

**gjslsffan** · 04-07-2013

Excellent idea Sherrel, I will give it a try on the next one. I just soldiered brass wire to the top of the stantions but fishing line might work better.

**Sirfoldalot** · 04-07-2013

Originally Posted by gjslsffan

Excellent idea Sherrel, I will give it a try on the next one. I just soldiered brass wire to the top of the stantions but fishing line might work better.

I should have been a tad more explaining: A few of the slightly larger strings actually resemble wire cable, and I feel that it might "hang/droop" as a real cable would.