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9: Tweetsie boxcar 430. The only 32’ car to receive this
rebuild. Johnny Graybeal collection.
10: Both cars in a freight train on the Tweetsie. They
are a stark contrast to the wooden cars in the train.
Johnny Graybeal collection.
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When it comes to modeling ET boxcars, you have a choice of kits
or scratchbuilding. If you choose the kit route, then you will find
that currently there are only two kit makers: David Hoffman and
Mt. Blue Models. David Hoffman has kits for both the 32’ and
36’ cars, while Mt. Blue makes only the 32’ car. The Hoffman
kits include details and trucks that are specific to cars that are
offered, however they are in short supply and you need to check
MRH-Feb 2014
