@72blackbird posted:Like the Class 1 roads, I'm switching over to Gunderson Maxi -IVs. I'm phasing out my Lionel Husky stacks too- selling some even today. I did the same thing Jeff did with the K-Line DTTX well cars- taking 2 of them and making them a 5 well car too. I do notice another well car that is missing is a 53' stand alone well car- I played with the idea of modifying a Lionel Husky stack, but other than welding and grinding a section to make the car hold a 53' Atlas container, I don't know it could be done.
A 40' 5-unit articulated well car would be a welcome addition to the world of O gauge intermodal rolling stock.
Geno
Geno - I saw your Lionel Husky Stacks for sell. Friday night I had yanked out one of my Lionel 48' used, back-up CSX Husky Stacks. I looked at the possibility of using those as the basis for a 5 well car set. However, if I stay true to scale, none of the Lionel Husky Stacks will be suitable for that purpose. I'm not sure if you are aware, but the LHS's are not true to scale length wise. The disappointment of this fact has really sunk in at this point and it hurts even more as I own about 22 LHS's. But you are correct, the Lionel units can be used as a basis for 40' 5-unit articulated well cars. However, the Thrall units are most often rebuilt for this purpose (see various pics of the TTX units on the web and the HO sets). (Also, you will most certainty need some serious power tools to dissect and grind the LHS's and plenty of oil to act as a coolant.)
So, all in all, I've decided on another route in my own quest for a 48' O Scale Gunderson III 5 well car set.
Anthony
