car carriers

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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How are autos loaded onto train cars? driven on a ramp? what is prototypical? anyone have a layout with one?

Thanks,

Greg

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Greg,

Good question that I was wondering about as well. Typically they are driven up a ramp that is adjusted to the level of the rack they are loading. Here are a couple of good threads I found that may help:

http://www.trains.com/TRC/CS/forums/1/161714/ShowPost.aspx#161714

http://www.trains.com/TRC/CS/forums/1130862/ShowPost.aspx

-Will

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Greg,

Here’s a link to a reasonably good article on the subject. It’s a big subject; and to a great extent the answer depends on the railroading era that interests you.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autorack

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Greg,

I also found a good Wiki article on the subject that contains a good picture of a ramp about half way down.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auto-rack

-Will