If one is not going to go scale all the way, I would think a paint job and a bit of detailing on the traditional size flatcar would be plenty to make it look more realistic, rather than putting forth the effort to build another car. However, I don't know how long the tank is on the Lionel car. It might look OK on a scale 40' flat or it might not.
Originally Posted by Norton:
I agree but who said to make it scale length. Just suggesting an option to high dollar unobtainium.
Pete