Re: Re:6200

Rob483 Wrote:
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> William,
> Nice models!!
> As a sidelight, it is interesting to see a model
> of flatcar 6200. I worked with Greg Coit on
> refurbishing that car for MOW service in 2018.
> Also, if you saw the recent thread and link to the
> current issue of Friends Dispatch, that's me with
> my butt toward the camera linseed oiling a sill
> for 6214. We expect to have it ready for MOW
> service this May.
> Your model of 6219 is in much better shape than
> the original; it's sitting on the storage track in
> Antonito and it is in need of a lot of TLC.
> Rob

Thanks Rob, those 6200 flats were a project I took on a few years back. Started out with getting copies of nice field drawings from Jeff Smith and then some great 3D renderings and 3D printed parts drawn and designed by our very own Mike McKenzie allowed the project to become a reality. The bolsters, draft gear, and stake pockets are all 3D parts. I modified the trucks as well. Overall they turned out well. I'm modeling 1941 so it would stand to reason they'd be in decent shape. I have a real fondness of the 6200's and look forward to seeing several more get rebuilt. I also think 6215 is being rebuilt by the DRHS. Appreciate your comments.

William
aka drgwk37



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 01/11/2020 10:23PM by drgwk37.