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Re: Pics: JAC Bethgon Coalporter
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 15 Apr 2001 15:29:02 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, John Neal writes:
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> Josh Baakko wrote:
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> > Actully you probly could eliminate the ribs
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> Why?
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> > , make it 6 wide, and use the 2x4
> > curved brick thingys with the 1x4 plate
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> But then you miss the beauty of the model! The proto actually employs a double tub
> floor design, which
> "increases coal hauling capacity by up to 21 tons per car over traditional flat
> bottomed gondolas" (from their web site). That is what makes the Coalporter so
> revolutionary and unique. The half cylinders are *perfect* for simulating this.
Now i never knew that!
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> > ... then you'd have a simple to make
> > coal car (add the ribs for some detail).
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> Exactly. And then it wouldn't be a BethGon Coalporter. Sorry.
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> -John
I guess 8 wide (9 for that matter) helps, and i may build one!
Josh
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| (...) Why? (...) But then you miss the beauty of the model! The proto actually employs a double tub floor design, which "increases coal hauling capacity by up to 21 tons per car over traditional flat bottomed gondolas" (from their web site). That (...) (25 years ago, 15-Apr-01, to lugnet.trains)
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