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that is a matter of discretion, but so far it's been my old house, my current job, and my trains

the maker has decided that the line of this product has become redundant, as is therefore no longer needed, so they have chosen to discontinue production on it, which is disappointing, but there is little that those in the model railroading world can do except look for alternate suppliers for products of this nature

These are no longer made by a company called Walthers, but other model makers may still have them.

only a select few still make them, but it is down to 2 makers, as Walthers is now out of this game

1mtvfan wrote:the maker has decided that the line of this product has become redundant, as is therefore no longer needed, so they have chosen to discontinue production on it, which is disappointing, but there is little that those in the model railroading world can do except look for alternate suppliers for products of this nature  

TigerTankFan wrote:These are no longer made by a company called Walthers, but other model makers may still have them.

1mtvfan wrote:only a select few still make them, but it is down to 2 makers, as Walthers is now out of this game

Interesting conversation . Interesting information as well.

yes, but it is a business like any other

1mtvfan wrote:yes, but it is a business like any other

They weren't making money on it?

well, either that, or it just wasn't selling well enough.

1mtvfan wrote:well, either that, or it just wasn't selling well enough.

Oh ok .

i think accu-rail and another still makes an 89 foot all purpose flat, but this is something to look up

1mtvfan wrote:i think accu-rail and another still makes an 89 foot all purpose flat, but  this is something to look up

Well I suppose, it is due to the fact that it is common and everyone who wants one has one.

no, there is so little of them now as it is not the norm for hauling containers, most containers are double stacked in this day and age, so the 89 foot All purpose flatcar has become redundant, and is being phased out of service. last time i checked the only  "all purpose" car in modern service is  an "All purpose" well car.

Unfortunately most big companies like walthers have a considerably capitalist attitude towards their products, so I think that they stopped making this type of model railcar as a result of dismal sales.

1mtvfan wrote:no, there is so little of them now as it is not the norm for hauling containers, most containers are double stacked in this day and age, so the 89 foot All purpose flatcar has become redundant, and is being phased out of service. last time i checked the only  "all purpose" car in modern service is  an  "All purpose" well car.

Oh wow ok .

TigerTankFan wrote:Unfortunately most big companies like walthers have a considerably capitalist attitude towards their products, so I think that they stopped making this type of model railcar as a result of dismal sales.

It would not be surprising if that were true.

it is more like the case as i have said it, Walthers, and others, will continue making the equipment if the equipment is popular, if it is not, they will discontinue it to focus on the popular models. But the sales aspect of things may also be possible.

1mtvfan wrote:it is more like the case as i have said it, Walthers, and others, will continue making the equipment if the equipment is popular, if it is not, they will discontinue it to focus on the popular models. But the sales aspect of things may also be possible.

Such is the way of business.

Time and evolution stop for nobody.

TigerTankFan wrote:Time and evolution stop for nobody.

So true! What are the companies still making them?

still disappointing i think Accu-rail and another, but i cannot think of the other maker of this product of the top of my head, also, more pics of the prep work for phase 3 are on the way.

1mtvfan wrote:still disappointing i think Accu-rail and another, but i cannot think of the other maker of this product of the top of my head, also, more pics of the prep work for phase 3 are on the way.

Oh cool. I can not wait .

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Basement before painting

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desk moved to paint the back wall white

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back wall and floor painted white looks much brighter painted white, don't you think?

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Basement before painting

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desk moved to paint the back wall white

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back wall and floor painted white  looks much brighter painted white, don't you think?

Cool! Nice pictures.

think it looks better painted white?

1mtvfan wrote:think it looks better painted white?

Yes it does.

it's painted with to brighten it up and to help seal the walls and floor from all the damp and mildew. because the paint used is also a sealant,

the white paint does brighten the area up quite a bit.