This is a really nice looking model. I can't justify one ever showing up on the branch-line that I model but I'm tempted to get one. Many thanks to Pre-Size for getting these out there.
While on a trip to visit family back in Feb 2005, I came across a string of 3 of these prototype cars (HWCX #82, HWCX #95, and one unknown #) in the "yard" in Hugoton, KS (Cimarron Valley RR (Ex-ATSF branch)). They were a new car type to me at the time so I took a couple of pic's for future reference. I was told then that the lading was off-loaded to trucks at this point for delivery to the field.
Anyway, the purpose here is to post a pic of one of these cars as they looked "in-use". This could be very helpful if anybody is interested in properly weathering this type car.?
Regards,
Paul
