In the April 2003 issue of Model Railroader there was a artical for a 40 foot TCC boxcar.
I have the decals for this project but I was thinking about using a base railroad like the N&W but still have the TCC decals on the car.
Is this a good idea or should I just stick to the Turtle Creek Central[?][?][?]
Bryan,
Another option I would reccomend would be to get a ‘data only’ boxcar from Accurail. These cars are fully painted,and have only car data printed on the sides. It would be a simple matter of applying and sealing the decals to create a Turtle Creek Central. Pictures of these cars can be found at www.accurail.com
Josh Ziegler
Yakima, WA
I would second Josh’s thoughts if only the Turtle Creek car could be reproduced just as it appears in MR. Unfortunately, in data-only form, it is an Accurail 3400-series PS-1 car (#3498 data-only, oxide red) which is currently not in production and can not otherwise be easily matched. The other two data-only cars in the #3400 series have the wrong door for a TC car.
Having and running cars representative of past MR project layouts can be fun. Over the years I’ve accurately reproduced a number of cars of these, including the original Pine Tree Central, the Great South Pass, Seaboard Central, Carbondale Central,and BV. I often run these at train shows, pulled by an MR&T SD-40. They make a great conversation starter, especially when some longtime reader of MR recognizes a car from one of the 1960’s or 70’s MR layouts.
CNJ831
I wouldn’t recommend using to railroad’s markings on the same car if you want to keep it prototypical. Even if you don’t own an airbrush you could still make a decent model of the TC from an undecorated car. Just be sure to use high quality brushes and make as few strokes as possible.
re April 2003 issue -
does anyone have this issue with the decals intact. I can’t find the decals anymore, but I’d love to still put this boxcar together … ?
cheers
Didn’t Microscale relase a seperate set to sell other than in MR, or was it an in MR only thing? If it wasn’t you might want ot try microscale’s website.
Noah
Microscale did in fact make the decals for the Turtle Creek but a visit to their website did not turn up any such roadname.
BC
Good Morning:
The TC is a fictional railroad so we can do whatever we want!!! My TC car is a Central Valley truss rod car. It fits the era of my pike. What’s more important is I LIKE IT. Put the decals on anything that pleases you, it’s your railroad.
Have a blessed day and remember SANTA FE ALL THE WAY
Bob
I made several Turtle Creek cars from the decals including a modern covered hopper car. The white decals look superb on the dark green paint! [:D]
ok, but… I’m still trying to find the decals
cheers
Krump, My best advice is to keep patroling your local shows in hope of one showing up. That or try calling Customer service, they can get you a back order for cover price I think.
Noah
you’re a good man Noah. Thanks
next time I go to a big hobby shop, I’ll go through the back issues as well.
cheers
krump- good morning, coffee is hot and I have the decals. Need your address to mail
it / them .
Phil
Happy Sunday Morning to You Phil. I emailed you with the address…
cheers
Yep, and I E’d you back.
In the April 2003 issue of Model Railroader there was a artical for a 40 foot TCC boxcar.
I have the decals for this project but I was thinking about using a base railroad like the N&W but still have the TCC decals on the car.
Is this a good idea or should I just stick to the Turtle Creek Central[?][?][?]
Bryan,
Another option I would reccomend would be to get a ‘data only’ boxcar from Accurail. These cars are fully painted,and have only car data printed on the sides. It would be a simple matter of applying and sealing the decals to create a Turtle Creek Central. Pictures of these cars can be found at www.accurail.com
Josh Ziegler
Yakima, WA
I would second Josh’s thoughts if only the Turtle Creek car could be reproduced just as it appears in MR. Unfortunately, in data-only form, it is an Accurail 3400-series PS-1 car (#3498 data-only, oxide red) which is currently not in production and can not otherwise be easily matched. The other two data-only cars in the #3400 series have the wrong door for a TC car.
Having and running cars representative of past MR project layouts can be fun. Over the years I’ve accurately reproduced a number of cars of these, including the original Pine Tree Central, the Great South Pass, Seaboard Central, Carbondale Central,and BV. I often run these at train shows, pulled by an MR&T SD-40. They make a great conversation starter, especially when some longtime reader of MR recognizes a car from one of the 1960’s or 70’s MR layouts.
CNJ831
I wouldn’t recommend using to railroad’s markings on the same car if you want to keep it prototypical. Even if you don’t own an airbrush you could still make a decent model of the TC from an undecorated car. Just be sure to use high quality brushes and make as few strokes as possible.
re April 2003 issue -
does anyone have this issue with the decals intact. I can’t find the decals anymore, but I’d love to still put this boxcar together … ?
cheers