Sorry about the error there but I was wondering if anyone knew the scale of MDC equipment. I have an MDC SP overnight boxcar that doesn’t match up to our other equipment from Aristocraft, LGB and USA.
It’s narrower, lower and shorter than these other manufacturers. It even seems a bit smaller than Lionel.
I wonder if it’s true 1/32nd or not.
It’s a beautiful car that is brand new, silver in color and I would be willing to sell it or preferably trade for a nice Aristocraft, LGB or USA Flatcar in nice shape with all its parts. (No box necessary). I just don’t know how many people actually model this scale.
Would appreciate any advice or offers since I don’t know much about MDC.
Once again apologize guys for the lack of text earlier but I had something come up suddenly and I wasn’t finished posting this, so I thought I would come back to it later and I guess it posted without asking me??? Oh well.
Look forward to replies!
PS; Brake wheel and stirrups are in the bag at the end of the cardboard insert in the photo. Car has never been run.
Thanks, Ken
Ken; You sot of left us in a lurch… what information are you looking for ?
Fred Mills
Fred,
I posted everything above…
All I can say is; me and computers don’t see eye to eye!
Believe or not I wasn’t lonely and just saying Hi.
However, I really appreciate you letting me know.
Hopefully the above is more explanatory.
This post probably should have been on the sale and trade forum but then again, I was kinda unsure what to do especially with a lack of knowledge of MDC. And then there was the original blank post posting to this forum without my knowledge and before I was finished or ready for it to do so???
I guess this post could be moved if necessary, or not, whatever works.
Thanks. Ken
To the best of my knowledge, MDC is 1/32.
Your mileage may vary.
Thanks Lou! Ken
Yes. MDC/Roundhouse is 1:32, and many of the Piko cars are from the old MDC/Roundhouse molds, so they are 1:32nd too. Those cars do look small next to 1:29th cars.
David,
How many people actually model this scale?
I dunno. tac knows some folks who are true to scale. Me, I sometimes mix a few MDC/Roundhouse/Piko cars into my 1:29 trains for variety. Sometimes I run all 1:32nd MDC/Roundhouse/Piko cars behind a smaller locomotive.
Ken;
Don’t worry about the mistake…please. Just feel welcome here.
If you have any questions; please ask them. A whole lot of Knowledgeable people frequent these forums. Who knows, you might have information to share too. There is also the chatroom, where questions and answers meet in much disarray, and get thrown around with much joking and humour. The end result usually is pleasing, and everyone ends up with a bit of a laugh. And knowledge is shared…
Fred Mills
Thanks David, never thought of that kind of variety. Always thought sizes had to match, somewhat anyway.
Fred,
I have to say this site has really been instrumental in how and what we do with our train program. So I have to agree with you on all your points. The only problem is I can only access this site with my smartphone which creates a whole abundance of issues, like photos don’t post right and can’t seen to be remedied, some things post without my knowledge just being in the posting section, then there are continual double posts, photos not posting at all and a slew of other issues. I don’t blame anything on the site itself but it seems to not like my smartphone. This is why I am cautious and try to avoid the issues. (which still happen time to time)
I am not sure if it’s the phone, me or what but I appreciate your concern and maybe someday we’ll actually afford Internet at the house and solve all these problems. (Kinda have to give up that luxury to keep the program running, among others)
But as I said before, we sure are thankful this site is here.
It’s been a lot of help and there are a whole lot of good people here!
Ken
Ken Mathews/Imagination Station Kids On Track said:
David, How many people actually model this scale?
MTH is 1:32 …
My answer is: ebay.
As I read it, you really wanted to sell this, not really learn all about 1:32 in the hobby.
Also, did you have an issue running it with your trains? This question has been asked over and over, and there are several threads (many with the same picture) showing 1:32, 1:29 and LGB “gummy” scale box cars all in the same train. Why not keep it and run it?
Greg
Sean McGillicuddy said:
Ken Mathews/Imagination Station Kids On Track said:
David, How many people actually model this scale?MTH is 1:32 …
Many of the live steam Aster owners are running 1/32nd scale trains, as Aster made a lot of 1/32nd locomotives. Accucraft has made a few too. Long freight trains of boxcars or reefers are common behind the big iron.
If you want to sell it, post it on a live steam forum.
Hey Greg,
I did want to know more about MDC but the only 1/32nd train I own is MTH’s American Freedom Train. The passenger cars are long enough to be ok looking with the other equipment, I guess.
4449 looks larger in the front than some of their other equipment they manufacturer, so we run it with 1/29th scale equipment without a problem, although on occasion some people in public observing do mention the size difference. 1/32nd is ok by Itself but it’s just that we don’t have any 1/32nd freight equipment until this car came along. So we didn’t know what to do with it.
It came to us in a collection of 1/29th scale items, therefore, I guess, we will sell it or maybe trade, as mentioned above for a descent LGB, Aristocraft or USA flatcar (to put loads on for kids) or any other car of the larger scales. The car hasn’t been out of the box, except for photos and is packed for shipping now. So I guess I was just wondering what to do with it, more or less. There is nothing wrong with it to my knowledge. Looks new.
Pete,
I think I will put it on the Live Steam Forum when I get a chance. Maybe someone would enjoy having it. It is a nice car!
Thanks guys!
Ken
Back when I was a youg’un, freight trains would go by and the box cars were different sizes, so depending on the era, it would be normal to see ununiform boxcars.
(Hits spittoon in corner of room)
Yessireebob!
I bought a lot of the ore cars and run them in unit train style behind 1/29th Aristo Mallet looks fine. Later RJD
Yea, we’ll have to give it a try & put,it in the train to see how it looks. I too remember trains with a whole lot of different sized cars. I suppose if this was an ore car it might look better. Worth a shot I guess!
Thanks guys. Ken
Ken, perhaps I don’t understand your “operation”, thus my questions might have sounded strange.
I get you do layouts and presentations in fairs and get kids interested and teach railroad safety.
But it seems you also have a “train business”, and frankly, all of a sudden speaking for Barry of BBT just has me confused.
So are you also in the business of buying and selling trains? Or is this incidental to your “Imagination Station”, which again I can find references to but no web site or explanation if this is a business, non-profit, etc.
Thanks,
Greg
Greg,
If you check out our profile and albums it should be self explanatory.
Here is what is posted on our page;
Imagination Station Kids On Track is a children’s non profit hands on operation model railroad and train safety program in the Northwest U.S. and California ccthat caters to all kids but especially disadvantaged children (6 million in the past 27 yrs.) providing fun and education to all ages in three scales, G, O, & HO with some N scale involvement at no charge to anyone ever. Imagination Station Kids on Track is A Child’s Gateway to Imagination! TM
We don’t sell anything under most circumstances unless it’s not owned by the program.
As far as Barry goes, he’s been a very close friend for a very long time. We sometimes try to let folks know how and what he’s doing, since he doesn’t have access to Internet currently. We don’t do any business for him other than promote his product at our events.
Speaking of events, we set up a 25 by 99 foot (or less as it is adjustable), 2 track main for kids and the public to operate the trains at children’s homes, schools, pediatric hospitals, churches, fairs, state facilities and train shows.
Hope this helps!
All the best! Ken
thanks Ken… last time I checked, your profile was private…
looked in google, facebook, nothing… just a few mentions… you don’t seem to have a web site…
did not think to look at albums, was looking for written words.
Thanks for the reply
Greg