V&T Shops Southern Pacific (SP) General Service Flat Cars
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
V&T Shops
Manufacturer ID:
S-33
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Year/Era:
1949
Length:
53'6"
Volume:
70-ton
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Class:
F-70-7
Notes:
70-ton capacity. The kit's instructions provide prototype information about how this car was also converted for use in Piggy-back service, and outfitted with bulkheads.
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1991
Product Type:
resin kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Weight:
5-1/2 oz
Supplemental:
Notes:
Ed Kirstatter reports that the mounting for the trucks is rather unusual, in that a 5/64"-diameter king pin comes down from bolsters onto which the trucks are to be position, and then to hold the trucks in place a section of pink tubing is used.
(image copyright © Dick Karnes; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Roberts; used by permission)
Model Manufacturer Info
Manufacturer:
V&T Shops
Manufacturer ID:
S-34
Prototype Info
Style:
general service
Length:
40'
Volume:
50-ton
Road Name:
Southern Pacific (SP)
Class:
F-50-16
Model Info
Gauge:
S
Introduced:
1992
Product Type:
resin kit
Finish:
unpainted
Wheels:
not included
Couplers:
not included
Decals:
not included
Weight:
4-1/2 oz
(image copyright © Paul Washburn; used by permission)
(image copyright © Bill Roberts; used by permission)