I don't know how many kits may be available since Hartland Locomotive Works has announced it will cease production indefinitely, BUT the HLW two axle flat car bears a close resemblance to the cars in your initial photo. I know Reindeer Pass had a fair number of those kits, and they are very reasonably priced. You may want to give Mike a call or check the store's web site.
Regards, David Meashey
P.S. Here is a blurry photo of one of the cars I was working on for another project. The metal wheels were added after the fact. the kit has plastic wheels.
Indeed it does. Metal wheels are nice, who is the maker. Ultimately, I want to turn my own wheels.
I ordered 3 of the HLW ore car kits from Reindeer Pass.
Once I get my castings from Ozark, I will assess and go back to Reindeer for a flat car to perhaps become the basis for a battery car of some ilk.
Thanks for the reply, every day is a school day
WES
I think they are LGB ball bearing wheel sets that I bought at a blow-out price at an ECLSTS show many years ago. I prefer metal wheels since they seem to help keep the track cleaner, but as my interest has turned to #1 gauge live steam - clean track becomes a moot point.
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