Nortonville Phil posted:Martin,
I measured the traction box car and it appears to be 1/4" scale. It is about 42' long and about 8'4" wide over the body. I also came across a reference today to a Schmidt who modeled the Lake Shore Electric in Ohio. This was in an early issue of Trolley Talk. It said that he was an early modeler and builder of standard gauge traction equipment. He must have gone into O scale at some point.
Neat! There's a lot of old "stuff" out there with real character worth saving and enjoying. I do have a CERA trailer that's 17/64'ths that I just like despite it's age and size; it is rather accurate to a set of plans I have.....somewhere......that are also 17/64'ths.
As far as traction flat cars go. Remember there is also the kit by Midwest Train Hobby for the C&LE flat car. This is a wood kit. Is Midwest still in business? I have one of these that I have built.
You are correct! I forgot about the Midwest kit. In business, I think, yes. Well, at least Jason's Brass Poles lists Midwest kits on eBay.
