Nation Wide Lines posted:George,
There are several variations of the cars over the years. The changes over the years are as follows:
Steps - riveted to frame (typically brass), spot welded to frame (painted the same color as frame), new frame with steps as part of frame
Labeling - 3210 & American Flyer plates, all American Flyer plates, all decals
tank support finish - it varies
tank ends - they vary
domes - brass or nickel
I posted all of the 1928 through 1937 tank car variations in last weekend's tinplate photos, so review that for the various configurations.
NWL
It looks like I bought a newer one. So, it won't be a real replica. It will just have that gorgeous paint color. My dome is nickel. The steps are part of the frame. It doesn't have plates, just decals. I'll have to make some choices on how to address the steps and the ends. First job will be to get the rust off, disassemble it, strip the paint and get the parts clean.
George
