I just painted one of the Tichy 40' flatcars and can't find any shots of Frisco flats. I need to know what number series they were and a photo of one if possible.
Those are 40', but the Tichy has no fishbelly, just straight sides. I know I must have a photo somewhere with one in the background.
Don - I've checked through all my flat car pics (don't have many) and through my SLSF flat car diagram book as well, and see no cars that match the Tichy flat. But, my diagrams only go back to 1928, so assuming the SLSF had the Tichy car, it must have pre-dated 1928. All the Frisco general service and bulkhead flats from 1928 on had the fish-belly side frame, except for a series of six 70-ton cars built by Thrall in 1964 for auto-frame loading that had a straight side sill, SLSF 3800-3805, and these were 60ft long. Ken
The Nick Molo book has a few flat cars, most of the older cars have been altered with bulkheads. Don't know if that helps or not. Tom
Don & Ken, I seem to recall a similar discussion in (I think) the FMIG newletters . When the Gould/Tichy flat arrived in the hobby shops, a discussion ensued regarding a representative Frisco car for the model. I couldn't find a Frisco prototype in my "stuff" , and other Frisco folks came up dry as well. There was some general agreement that the Frisco never owned such a car. Is that really true? Don, I hope that you find a photo. Anybody have a similar recollection? I punted the issue, and I painted mine based on an M&NA car, which is depicted on p 171 of James Fair's book. I have one flat left; painted, but unlettered.
That's a nice recovery - Karl. Nice looking car too. (frisco1522) That car would be a good starting point for the #45 transfer boose.
Karl - Nice M&NA car! Is there a M&NA decal set, or did you just piece it together from other decal sets? I noticed that Tichy flat car kit is from so long ago that it is a Gould! I have two on the shelf but have never built them. I noticed on the instruction sheet that Gould says it is a "circa 1928" car. That makes it very low odds in my mind that SLSF ever rostered any of this style of flat car. So ..... other than M&NA, who did have this car? Ken
Well, maybe I will letter it M&NA then. What the heck just wanted to finish it and put it in service. Thanks guys
Ken & Sherrel, Thanks for the comments about the flat. The Gould/Tichy kits are well-engineered, and go together well. I'd recommend them to anybody. The decals came from a Champ dimensional set and an alphabet set. The instructions included a method to simulate the wood deck with paint. I think that the results are good.
I should have been more clear. The wood decking is what I really liked. It pretty well gives the impression of individual planks. U just need to give it a few gouges and some drag/skid marks along with a few liquid spills.
