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Model Railroading > My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001Date: 05/03/22 19:15 My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001 Author: needles_sub Third car I kitbashed from a Walthers 44 seat coach, RBBX 40001. My models are based on the 2013 Red train, 143rd edition of the show, headlined, "Built To Amaze".
Date: 05/04/22 04:33 Re: My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001 Author: bilevel400 Wow those are incredible models, fantastic work. What material do you use for windows and gaskets ? Exceptional job-!
Date: 05/04/22 08:41 Re: My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001 Author: mcdeo That's going to be one nice looking train for sure! Thank you for sharing.
Mike ONeill Parker, CO Date: 05/04/22 08:43 Re: My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001 Author: SPDRGWfan Look very nice. Looks like the windows were one of the major mods and came out looking excellent.
Date: 05/04/22 10:18 Re: My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001 Author: TomG Agreed, this is going to be a great looking train. It would be neat to see a series of construction photos of your work. Very inspiring.
Date: 05/04/22 12:23 Re: My Third Ringling Bros. Red Unit car, RBBX 40001 Author: rbx551985 RBBX 40001
Original Reporting Marks: UP 5450 Built in 1953 by ACF - Lot #3812; Ordered 5/51; Delivered 11/53 - as a 44-seat Coach ACF Book – Reference Section 3127 (Streamliner Cars Vol. III, ACF – Other Builders, by W. David Randall) Ringling Bros.’ ownership data: Purchased in 1971 from Union Pacific RR; acquired in 1972. Late 1980s RBBB I.D. tag H0024. 1953-1971: UP 5450 Union Pacific RR 1972 - W.Q. 5450 VENICE, FLA. Winter Quarters - RECYCLE 1973-1985: RBX 42 RED UNIT Circus 1986 RBX 39 RED UNIT Circus 1987-1992: RBX 38 RED UNIT Circus 1993 - RBX 36 RED UNIT Circus 1994 - RBX 36 RED UNIT Circus 1995-1996: RBBX 40001 (36) RED UNIT 1997-2000: RBBX 40001 (5) RED UNIT 2001 RBBX 40001 (5 ) PALMETTO Shops - Stored 2002 RBBX 40001 xx PALMETTO Shops - RECYCLE 2003-2006: RBBX 40001 (36) RED UNIT 2007-2012: RBBX 40001 (35) RED UNIT 2013-2017: RBBX 40001 (34) RED UNIT 2018 RBBX 40001 Car Body Type: (AL) Aluminum Body; carbon steel underframe Brake Valve Type: ABDXL LAST Recycle Date: 11/15/2002 NOTES: 2007 - 6 rooms Equipment characteristics of RBBX 40001: AAR car type M530 (M-O-W, Scale, Passenger, Caboose, and End-of-train information systems), plate type B, tare weight 143,000 pounds, total gross weight allowed 220,000 pounds, load limit 77,000 pounds, external dimensions (length 85' 6", width 10' 6", height 14' 8"). [courtesy of [i]BNSF Equipment Characteristics[/i], December 1999] Railcar fleet details for RBBX 40001: Maintenance of Way, Scale, Passenger, Caboose and End-of-Train, Mechanical Designation: PS; Outside Length: 85 ft 6 in; AAR Car Type Code: M530; Outside Extreme Width: 10 ft 6 in; Outside Extreme Height: 14 ft 8 in; Height of Extreme Width: 7 ft 0 in; Plate Clearance: B; Draft Gear: 5; Tare Weight: 143,000 lbs. [Courtesy of [i]CSXT Railcar Fleet Details[/i], December 1999] |