MDCRoundhouse rolling stock?

[Evan]

Hi,

I'm thinking of ordering some MDC Roundhouse rolling stock, but would like to get some opinions of it. I've heard rumours that it's quite "toy-like".

Any commentse / suggestion?

Thanks

Evan

 

[Catt]

Don't listen to rumors.

 

[Sir_Tainly]

Be aware while the details on the models are good, the paint schemes are not always prototypical. If you want prototype stuff, check before you buy for example I have MDCs DRGW HiCube boxcars and SP DoubleStack single cars neither of which existed and now have to be repainted if I want to keep close to reality.

Simon

 

[dcfxq]

Ordered some Overland passenger cars last night from BLW.

Will let you know what I think in a few days.

 

[Belmarvalley]

I have a fair amount of the MDC boxcar & gondola kits. They may still be clearing them out at $3.75 each on their website. I’ve found them to be a great value, and the detail is decent. However, I think the trucks and couplers are pretty much junk and it would be best to replace them entirely with MT’s. I’ve also had good luck with the 70T RB Accumates – so long as you don’t run them in long trains.

Whether or not you would consider them toy-like depends upon your standards. I personally think they are pretty good, and look even nicer after they are weathered. Here are a couple shots so you can judge for yourself:

 

[brakie]

I had several MDC N scale freight cars before selling them-a mistake.These are nice cars..As far as being accurate that is a choice YOU must make base on YOUR modeling standards.As for me I do not worry about such needless things since 90%(or more) modelers doesn't know the difference and in some cases don't care.After all its just a hobby to be enjoyed by one's modeling standards based on his/her given and druthers. :thumb:

 

[Catt]

Micro-Trains car are almost as accurate as the Roundhouse cars and a whole lot more expencive.

 

[brakie]

John,I could not agree more..I sometimes wonder if the MT cars are really worth the price when you compare them with cars from Atlas,MDC,IM LBF and Red Caboose.

 

[alphanumeric]

I am a newbie to the hobby .. and have also noticed the high prices MT cars, they are like 15-25bux each!!!!!!!!!

I refuse to pay anymore then about 5-10bux each car.

its really funning seeing a 50ft flatcar N scale.. for 20bux.. or a tiny 70ton ore car.

 

[Grantha]

I really like my MDC/Roundhouse tank cars. They look great to me.

Makes one wonder though if this is the end of the line for reasonably priced N scale cars with MDC/Roundhouse being sold?

 

[Jay Gould]

MICRO-TRAINS is made in USA

One thing to keep in mind about the expensiveness of MT cars---they're made in the U.S., so payrolls are a lot higher than they are for Atlas, for example, which has their cars produced in China nowadays. I just mention this because it might help people to understand about prices. ---Jim W.