OO Gauge Model Railway - Intermodal Wagon

OO Gauge (1/76) Model Railway Intermodal Wagon

This is my own interpretation of an intermodal wagon and various loads. It is a complete print including a main chassis bogies, axles, wheels and various freight. It is a step on from my Flat Container wagon but the containers, bogies and axles are interchangeable. I have updated the container to have a fixed ballast holder, and the wheels have been changed for better running over newer points.

The end result runs very well on a OO gauge layout with gradiants and radius 2> bends and points. 

Note the bogies will not accomodate aftermarket wheel sets as they are slightly wider and are intended for the printed wheels and axles only

Print profiles use AMS although they can be printed single colour and painted - they create an effective, fun, functional model. Graphics are by use of clear vinyl printable sticker sheets.

Add ballast to each of these models as the plastic wheels and overall weight is too light - I use heavy gauge M10 and M8 washers and ballast chambers are provided on each of my projects, either as separate items to print; fill with washers and fix in position or they are built into the bogies.

Caution when cutting off the support material on the bogies, and do not try and release the hook, it will work loose and there is enough play in the hook arm anyhow.

Assembly; the bogies are inserted at 90degress and rotated in line. There should be side and lateral movement and this then acts as a pivot and balance point. The wheel axles are a tight fit at first - similar to replacing those on a RTR model - insert one end of the axle in the bogie axle hole, and prize outward on the opposite side just enough to slot the other end of the axle in. 

Additional fittings are avaialble to add more realistic finish, and various loads such as containers and tankers. Most are push fit and will run securely with little glueing.

Parts needed; M10 washers, M8 washers Optional; glue