Atlas announces Ford F-100 (1973), 4th quarter

[bbussey]

I guess it would cost around $100 at street price to fill a bi-level rack. But that's less than what it takes to fill a tri-level.

[Mark5]

Nobody ever said it would be cheap filling up open autoracks. 

The only way to go cheap is to pick up one of those ancient Roco (Atlas/AHM) racks with the "mock" vehicles or maybe the Bachmann ones but we all know how nice those look.

But knowing it won't be cheap doesn't make the wallet pain all that much less.

The Ford truck plant in Norfolk means that Atlas will sell lots of these to me and my 1975 Pokey.

The Ford pickups solve my bi-level problem - still scratching my head about what I'm gonna put in the tri-levels (for now they run empty!).

Mark

[mplsjct]

A most welcomed addition to my N scale layout, there are thousands of pick ups on the road where I live.

Now, if we could get a 1960-1966 Ford Econoline Van, that'd be sweet.

[peteski]

A most welcomed addition to my N scale layout, there are thousands of pick ups on the road where I live.

Now, if we could get a 1960-1966 Ford Econoline Van, that'd be sweet.

Doesn't Rasputin have something like that available as a resin kit for $4?

[cfritschle]

Nobody ever said it would be cheap filling up open autoracks. 

The only way to go cheap is to pick up one of those ancient Roco (Atlas/AHM) racks with the "mock" vehicles or maybe the Bachmann ones but we all know how nice those look.

But knowing it won't be cheap doesn't make the wallet pain all that much less.

The Ford truck plant in Norfolk means that Atlas will sell lots of these to me and my 1975 Pokey.

The Ford pickups solve my bi-level problem - still scratching my head about what I'm gonna put in the tri-levels (for now they run empty!).

Mark

Since the 1973 model year is identical externally to the 1974 and 1975 model years, the Atlas Ford F-100 is correct for autoracks for a three year period.  A very good choice by Atlas that could lead to more sales than the Fairmonts.  The Faimonts were even "advertised" as potential "autorack fillers." 

[Rasputen]

Doesn't Rasputin have something like that available as a resin kit for $4?

I have a 65 Dodge A-100 van available.  The 65 Econoline is still being worked on.

[tehachapifan]

Why are they made out of lead? 
Usually Atlas automobile models are made out of plastic with axles being the only metal part. That can't weight all that much.  Besides, most N scale railroad cars are usually way too light to begin with.

I'm confused by this too and, Peteski, your response initially had me wondering where it said they're made out of lead

[peteski]

I'm confused by this too and, Peteski, your response initially had me wondering where it said they're made out of lead

Oops, that is what happens when I forget the comma! 
I went back and fixed it.

[wazzou]

I'm confused by this too and, Peteski, your response initially had me wondering where it said they're made out of lead

He forgot a comma.

[nkalanaga]

For tri-levels the Kato "Toyotas" look good, can be improved with a little paint, and used to be fairly cheap.  I have no idea what they cost today, as I bought a good supply years ago. 

[asarge]

Why, are they made out of lead? 
Usually Atlas automobile models are made out of plastic with axles being the only metal part. That can't weight all that much.  Besides, most N scale railroad cars are usually way too light to begin with.

No, but they will add up the weight. A micro-trains bi-level loaded with VW Microbus's from Wiking made for one heavy car. Even with F100's, I'd bet it will be heavier than most would think.

[peteski]

No, but they will add up the weight. A micro-trains bi-level loaded with VW Microbus's from Wiking made for one heavy car. Even with F100's, I'd bet it will be heavier than most would think.

It is a 89' car - the heavier, the better.    I'll be curious about this myself (no I am not planning on doing this).

[Mark5]

Anybody remember these? http://www.spookshow.net/freight/ahmrack.html

Seriously, I am not the least bit worried about excess weight with the Atlas F100s.

Mark

[milw12]

And to think I was just looking for more 70's-80's era vehicles, especially pick-ups, outside of kits/shapeways. This is timely, looking forward to it!

[nkalanaga]

Mark:  I have one of those, still in occasional service.  With a little work the side sill ends can be rebuilt (straightened), and a flat lower deck installed, making a passable car.  I wouldn't recommend rebuilding one today, as it's still a nearly 50 year old model, but back then it was the only option.

It's with my Arnold/Rapido TOFC car, and the covered hopper converted from an Arnold "operating hopper car", all part of my "Historic Fleet".