Exact Rail Evans boxcar

[diesel]

hey all,

I was wondering how much of a big deal you think it is that the door on the new Exact Rail Evans boxcar isn't right. I guess I'm ok with it, but as per the issues with the Athearn GP7, when we're paying these high prices for such items, shouldn't it just be right? -just from a bolt counter standpoint so to speak.

Here's a link to the model and proto to compare:

www.exactrail.com/evans-usre-5277-box-car-early-bn

www.rrpicturearchives.net/showPicture.aspx?id=2556302

Dan

[annarborfan]

Look like the prototype car has a replacement door. Less wear and tear than rest of car. No NRUC placard or brackets for it. Looking at prototype photos I've seen at least three door styles. The Evans with reinforcing X panels, Evans without them and more modern Superior type replacements.

[diesel]

yeah, I looked at a few pics that were closely numbered. I also looked to see if these cars are on the BNSF roster, and they are. I didn't realize they switched out doors like that. There are as you said anna many door combinations. SO, in the end, back to look at the pic of that specific number, model that number, or just be happy with the close enough model. Thanks!

[slowfreight]

I see two directions to go with this car. First, you could dig for photos of the closest possible match to the model's current configuration and then change numbers and weather to match. Or, you could make the changes to match the photo you grabbed...not sure what's the best source for the needed doors, and not sure if the other side's door matches.

Otherwise, if you wanted to go quick and cheap, you could move the tack boards and pop off the letterboard panel on the door and ignore the fact that the doors have different numbers of panels. At a glance and with good weathering, it would pass nicely in a long consist. But to weather it correctly and not update the door details to match would be heresy.

[diesel]

I've seen other detailed/scratchbuilt models with superior ect. doors. Since I actually did buy one of these cars in Springfield, I'll add those in my next parts order. I'm actually out of a few things with the (almost) completion of a few locos. -I know,... you bought ONE DAN!?!?!?!