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Model Railroading > Ringling Bros Circus flats and wagonsDate: 01/28/25 01:23 Ringling Bros Circus flats and wagons Author: needles_sub Two more circus flats with wagons and support vehicles. Nothing really note worthy, just routine cars.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/28/25 01:29 by needles_sub. ![]() ![]() Date: 01/28/25 01:29 Re: Ringling Bros Circus flats and wagons Author: needles_sub Brown container is a Walthers model that represents a new circus wagon, yet to be painted. The other wagons are Circus City products, as are the decals used. The John Deere tractor is a Shapeways product and the tug motor is a modified model by Auhagen.
![]() ![]() Date: 01/28/25 03:11 Re: Ringling Bros Circus flats and wagons Author: CSX2605 Looks fantastic! Excellent work!
Date: 01/28/25 15:47 Re: Ringling Bros Circus flats and wagons Author: rbx551985 Models are of (1) RBBX 84711 and (2) RBBX 80719. The heritage of the PROTOTYPE cars these used to be are:
RBBX 84711 Original Reporting Marks: SP 518101 Built in May, 1979 by Bethlehem Steel — as a BI-LEVEL AUTO-RACK Ringling Bros.’ ownership data: Purchased in 8/1993 from Southern Pacific RR. 1979 SP 518101 N. American Automotive transport svc. 1993 SOLD to RBBB Circus – August 1993 1994 W.Q. 8101 PALMETTO Shops - RECYCLE S.P. bi-level upper tier REMOVED; fold-up CATWALK added to both sides of car 1995-1996: RBBX 84711 (21) RED UNIT Flatcar 1997-2016: RBBX 84711 (xx) RED UNIT Flatcar Car Body Type: (CS) Carbon Steel Brake Valve Type: ABDXL LAST Recycle Date: 12/30/1995 NOTES: 2007 – [fold up] CATWALK added to both sides of car; removed during 2008. Equipment characteristics of RBBX 84711: AAR car type M530 (M-O-W, Scale, Passenger, Caboose, and End-of-train information systems), plate type B, tare weight 75,100 pounds, total gross weight allowed 200,000 pounds, load limit 100 pounds, external dimensions (length 94' 6", width 10' 0", height 6' 0"). [Courtesy of [i]BNSF Equipment Characteristics[/i], November 1999] Railcar fleet details for RBBX 84711: Maintenance of Way, Scale, Passenger, Caboose and End-of-Train, Mechanical Designation: PS; Outside Length: 94 ft 6 in; AAR Car Type Code: M530; Outside Extreme Width: 10 ft 0 in; Outside Extreme Height: 6 ft 0 in; Height of Extreme Width: 3 ft 6 in; Plate Clearance: B; Tare Weight: 75,100 lbs. [Courtesy of [i]CSXT Railcar Fleet Details[/i], December 1999] RBBX 80719 Original Reporting Marks: FEC 4183 Ordered Dec. 1977; Built in 1978 by ACF (American Car & Foundry), lot No. 11-05615 AAR class FC; Car Code F077 as built. Changed to type code P716, later P841. Originally built for Trailers or Containers; painted brown with white lettering. Ringling Bros.’ ownership data: Purchased from GATX, March 2008. 1978-2008: FEC 4183 [North America] TOFC/COFC service 2008 Sold to RBBB Circus; acquired from GATX railcar services; Sent to DeCOURSEY, KY railcar shops - RECYCLE 2009-2015: RBBX 80719 (xx) RED UNIT Flatcar 2016 - RBBX 80719 Car Body Type: (CS) Carbon Steel Brake Valve Type: ABDXL (presumed) |