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Active Member 40 posts rbturner Active Member 40 posts
rbturner

I have need for at least 4 of the floors/chassis for the old time passenger cars. I believe these were called "overton" also. I could also build what I need if I can find a supplier for the step/platform ends of these cars. They are very similar to what a caboose uses.  I am just beginning the kitbashing "thing" so the only place I knew to look was Walthers catalog and I cannot find anything. Thanks, Randy
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David Husman dave1905 MRH Author 9,887 posts
David Husman dave1905

Horizon

Walthers doesn't carry any Athearn or Roundhouse (Horizon Co.) products since they are direct competitors (Horizon doesn't carry Walther's products either).  You will need to contact Roundhouse directly for parts or look on E-bay for models being sold. 

Alternative:  Since you seem to need the steps, you could buy cabooses and just use those steps.  Cabooses can be had pretty cheap used on E-Bay and train shows.

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Geared Frequent poster 838 posts
Geared

Overtons

Here's a link to Athearn site where you can still purchase MDC overtons.

http://www.athearn.com/Products/HO/#rnd

Roy

Roy

Geared is the way to tight radii and steep grades. Ghost River Rwy. "The Wet Coast Loggers"

 
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Russ Bellinis Prolific poster 3,335 posts
Russ Bellinis

You didn't mention which "Overtons."

MDC made 50 foot Overtons and  36 foot Overtons.
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lexon Prolific poster 1,211 posts
lexon

MDC cars

Overlands were 50 feet.

Overtons were 36 feet. I assume you know the Overton term is a label made up by MDC.

Rich
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lexon Prolific poster 1,211 posts
lexon

Possible parts

Be advised, the parts are made of lead. I have bought from Bitter Creek.

http://www.bittercreekmodels.com/page5.html

Rich
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IrishRover Prolific poster 1,660 posts
IrishRover

Ebay

You can get Overton coaches cheap on ebay, often new, unassembled, kits.  I've got a few, soon to get the paint stripped...
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rbturner Active Member 40 posts
rbturner

Thanks

I appreciate all of the help so far. The Bitter creek tip seems to be the best.
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lexon Prolific poster 1,211 posts
lexon

Bitter Creek

Bitter Creek bought the BC Models company that Bob Cook use to own, sometime in the late 1990's. I have a few of the cars. The 1870 UP Photographer's car is my favorite.

Still waiting for some of the 1860 to 1906 rolling stock kits.

Bob use to have the two Sierra Car kits with complete interior that MDC used to copy to make the Overtons. I still have the BC Models catalog which I scanned and forwarded to HO Seeker.

Rich
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Pelsea Prolific poster 2,398 posts
Pelsea

I bought some today

at the WGH show in San Mateo. The dealer still had several, especially baggage cars. If you live in the bay area, you can drop by and see MC Fugiwara's work to boot. pqe
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Pelsea Prolific poster 2,398 posts
Pelsea

I bought some today

at the WGH show in San Mateo. The dealer still had several, especially baggage cars. If you live in the bay area, you can drop by and see MC Fujiwara's work to boot. pqe
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