QUOTE (stuartp @ 1 Dec 2008, 18:13)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Have a look
here, the bit of the discussion you want is on page 3.
If you just want something to carry tanks around on, Tri-ang did a green NATO flat wagon years ago which still crops up second hand from time to time but I don't think it was based on a real wagon. Genesis kits do whitemetal/pewter kits for UK Warwells and Warflats, the early versions of which would go with Airfix Shermans or similar tanks. They're pricey though, and not too easy to build according to reviews.
[Edited to take account of Bigboy's rather more informed comments on 89' flats.]
I have a lot of tanks at home allready, as before getting into model railways I used to collect WWII models, the carriages are for tanks, and for military containers as there is going to be a military base on my layout.
QUOTE (Bigboy @ 2 Dec 2008, 02:31)
<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I cna't find a model of this exact vehicle which appears to be an American maintenance of way machine but there are at least two small American manufacturers of similar maintenance machines. Again Walthers have these on their website.
1. Custom Finishing. Walthers manufacturer number 247. They have a wide range which also includes detail parts. Their maintenance vehicles are in their 7000 series part numbers.
2. Durango Press. Walthers manufacturer number 254. A smaller range of maintenance equipment.
As well as their huge web site, Walthers also produce comprehensive paper catalogues, the HO one being the size of a phone book. Most UK specialists who carry American models will have a "shop copy" which they will let you browse. These "reference books" are available to purchase and are issued annually but the last one I purchased in 1999 cost £17.
Bachmann also do some working RTR track maintenance equipment in their European and USA ranges (with or without buffers).
Hope this helps
Alex. W. Stirrat
Thank you for the help, I will be looking on there web-site's when I get home. I only have one model shop near me, and they do not sell ammerican models, although I am modeling mainly england, the layout us suited to most places and can run a variety of engines.