Some Flat Car Loads

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

I was asked by one of my Customers to make a 55 gallon drum that was solid for one of his kits, and decided to print up some for my self. the first dozen were indeed solid, then i decide if i was going to print more they would be hollow from the bottom. so i decide i needed to make these a flat car load.

I made the load removable as shown below. I only used the stake pockets on the end to secure the long beam on each side, making these easily removable.

Another load I am working on is one of corrugated pipe.

I have been saving the paper cores from my tin foil for a while and they make the perfect cores to support this 3d printed pipe. based on the size I am thinking a 3 x 3 stack to fit the car. these are expensive to print out (100ml for four.) but give the desired effect. i was able to use a .03 wall for these, and can sand the ends square and glue together. i have yet come up with a better way to make these pipes. if you have a better idea let me know.

Al P.

[Cliff_Jennings]

Al,

Great work on the barrels and racks.

For pipes, have you looked into corrugated plastic / non-metallic conduit? There are a number of sizes and styles (with the corrugation being more or less pronounced), and also colors. But the plastic may not be great for painting. Some examples:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014I9GGAQ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078KHLH6N
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6VCKYBH

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

Cliff,

I took a quick look at the amazon offerings, but not quite the right shape. only the ends will be full circles. the other pieces will be 210 degree pies and 6 of the 290 degree pies, which is why the support tube is important. i very much like the thin cross section i was able to print.

Al P.

[rmccown-admin (Bob McCown (Admin))]

What about using wire loom? Comes in lots of sizes.

[Rooster]

Yes, but he would need to cover a piece of PVC pipe with it or feed it Viagra every station stop.

[capecodtodd (Todd Haskins)]

Those drums and frames look great Al.

That is a good idea to use wire loom Bob.

I always have my eye out for discarded stuff that can be used for the RR and I turned this washer dump hose into a convincing pipe load.

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

Wire loom represents newer plastic culvert pipes, but i want to represent the galvanized steel pipes from the time before plastic.

Al P.

[Cliff_Jennings]

Perhaps liquid-tight conduit is closer to that, e.g.:

But it’s thick, unlike the 1:1.

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

Small update:

I now have all the pipe pieces printed, and have started epoxying on the cardboard tube, which i found i needed to make a little longed to support one end.

I also realized i needed to make a support structure to secure the load. my updated model below.

this is turning out tricky to assemble , but i have a plan.

AL P.

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

Today i finally did a test fit up of all the pipes.

followed quickly with a final sand on the pipes and metallic paint. results tomorrow.

Al P.

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

I think i can call this done. maybe some weathering later. need to let the epoxy set up good and tight overnight before i try removal.

Al P.

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

This is the last one for now. I decided i wanted some big equipment boxes, so per usual i designed up in 3d, and this time had them laser cut out of 3/32 bass. the lettering i cut on my Silhouette studio with a stencil font at a height of .218 inch. they were used as a spray mask so a lot of weeding of tiny bits of vinyl but it was worth it. the guy painting the arrow didn’t mask to well on the first one.

My next loads will be for the AMS drop bottom gondolas, but i have yet to figure that one out 100% yet.

AL P.

[Cliff_Jennings]

Wow, lasered brass?

They look beautiful!

[Dave_Meashey (David Meashey)]

Neat Al;

But isn’t Acme Mining Equipment where Whiley Coyote buys explosives to hurl at the road runner?

Keep on trackin", David Meashey

[RGSNH (Al Pomeroy)]

Bass wood of course!

[Cliff_Jennings]

Oops, reading too fast…

The stencil & painting work look perfect!