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72' Centerbeam Flatcar

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HO scale 72' centerbeam flatcar model with standard beam

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Category
Vehicles
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These cars are common to North American railroads, often seen transporting lumber or similar materials. This model will work great with a load such as this one. Print the following parts:

  • 2x Divider
  • 1x End 1
  • 1x End 2
  • 1x Floor
  • 1x Top Beam
  • 1x Underbody
  • 2x Side rail
  • 2x Ladder
  • 1x Brake Air Cylinder
  • 1x Brake Control
  • 1x Brake Control Unit
  • 2x Coupler Cover

Hardware:

  • 4x M2x4 screws
  • 2x Couplers
  • 2x Trucks with wheels
  • Glue

Instructions:

  1. Glue the two dividers together
  2. Glue the step 1 assembly into the top of the floor
  3. Glue the two side rails to each side of the step 2 assembly. Make sure the side rails are facing outwards.
  4. Glue the ladders to end 1 and end 2
  5. Glue both of the step 4 assemblies to each side of the main assembly
  6. Glue the Top rail to the top of the assembly on top of the dividers, end 1, and end 2
  7. Glue the underbody to the underside of the assembly. Make sure the coupler holes are aligned. 
  8. Create a coupler assembly with the coupler cover, M2x4 screw, and a coupler
  9. Screw in the step 8 assembly into the main assembly. Make sure the coupler cover is facing the correct direction. 
  10. Screw in the two trucks using the M2x4 screws

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