@falconservice posted:They now describe the ore cars as Standard O scale.
The ore cars being O scale seems to be unlikely, given how small they are.
Andrew
Real ore cars are extremely short, as most ores weigh a great deal per cubic foot. All 3RO ore cars that I own - various brands - are 1:48 O scale.
A "regular sized" open hopper could not be filled with most ores to cubic capacity - it would collapse. In fact, non-ore-car hoppers have been used in ore service from time to time, but they look empty unless viewed from above.
Real ore cars can be seen online.