[timmuir]

Here's the first look at the latest steam-era freight car from Railroad Earth models.

It's been said that the Pennsy X29's were the most numerous box cars in the USA during the steam era, found in every corner of the Lower 48. So it only follows that everyone who runs trains in this era needs a few of these.

There will be at least three different numbers, with a possible REA version (steam connections, extra grabs and marker brackets included). Baltimore & Ohio also ran the X29 as their M-26, so look for at least one from me. Another road that ran similar cars was the Chicago Great Western, as X-36's.

I'm not completely satisfied with the trucks, being the same old Bettendorf U-channel side frames used for a couple of years. The X-29's used Pennsy 2D-F8 trucks, which were similar in appearance.

Release date for the first car/s should be into next week (with some sort of weathering).

[Genma Saotome]

Lookin good!

Virtually all X29's rusted out the lower side sheathing within 10-15 years of construction. The RR would torch off the whole lower side and weld on a patch. You can see the weld line in this photo:

[philmoberg]

timmuir, on Jan 5 2007, 10:53 PM, said:

... The X-29's used Pennsy 2D-F8 trucks, which were similar in appearance. ...

You'll find these (and a host of other Pennsy trucks) here:

http://prr.railfan.net/diagrams/PRRdiagram...l=ftk&sz=sm&fr=

That is a fine model indeed, Tim... -Phil

[Tony]

Hello Tim
You just don't stay away for long. :) Nice one Buddy, looks super. :rolleyes:

Cheers Tony


:p

[timmuir]

Thanks kindly, gents.

Dave, thanks for mentioning this here, as I intend to make the patched panel version too, along with the Superior doors.

Phil, thanks for the link, but already have the 2D-F8 drawings from there. I found the X29 diagrams there as well. It's a pretty good source for Pennsy stuff. :rolleyes:

Tony, when on a roll, it's best to keep going! :p

[62stratfan]

Just superb, Tim!!!

best
62stratfan

[flamex]

Looks mighty fine Tim!

[timmuir]

Thanks!

Well, here it is in the sim. Took some time figuring out which parts went into which shape file, (primary(main) or secondary(FAT) file) before the sim would allow it in the game. :wacko: But now it's in and stable. :rolleyes:

Not happy with the attempted rust stains, though.

[Genma Saotome]

Not a side shot but end detail for use in weathering from 1944:
http://www.steamfreightcars.com/gallery/sh...fmomar02_1.html

and one from 1949 that has the roof and the upper sides visible:
http://www.steamfreightcars.com/gallery/sh...tofmoapr02.html

Note the Reading and CGW cars which are virtual identical to the PRR X29.

These are from Ted Cullotta's old site, still visible at http://www.steamfreightcars.com/gallery/sh...fmonthmain.html

[Tony]

Hello Dave
Hey, those are great shots. Thanks for sharing the links. :wacko:

Nice progress there Tim. The steam era is alive and well in MSTS. :D

Cheers Tony :rolleyes:

This post has been edited by Tony: 07 January 2007 - 06:23 AM