There really isn't an existing HO model for any of CP's woodchip
cars in that range.
There's a few different series in the 343xxx range, I assume the
actual series you're referring to are these cars, series 343400-499?
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343419.jpg
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343445.jpg
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343483.jpg
Other cars in the 343xxx range included extended height 52' gondolas.
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343124.jpg
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343264.jpg
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343621.jpg
http://freight.railfan.ca/cprail/cp343749.jpg
I you make them, I'd be interested in a few models of the 343400
series cars; I'm modelling the Algoma Central and one of the lumber
mills on the line shipped woodchips to Marathon in CP cars.
(gondolas and de-roofed boxcars)
CN also extended the sides on old 52' gondolas and also had several
other designs of woodchip cars not matching the CP cars.
Chris vanderHeide
Guelph, ON.
--- In cpsig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "bcbarneyor" <bcbarney@...> wrote:
series
Hello,
I am looking for the best HO model for the base of the CP 343XXX
woodchip gondolas. I am considering creating a laser cut styrenekit
similar to the excellent kits Modelers Choice creates.the
For an example of my work see the NPRHA add in MR and RMC, the
buildings are my designs for laser. I also create products for
SP&SRHS (woodchip extensions for gons and some buildings)and I amneed a
president of that group. However, I model the CP and CN and I
bunch of these chip cars! So, if these turn out I will make them
available.
Thanks for the help!
Bruce Barney
Portland, OR
