36' F&CC Boxcar

The F&CC boxcar began a corroborative effort between Fn3 enthusiasts on the Yahoo 1:20.3 Discussion list to create a 30' narrow gauge boxcar prior to there being any other 30' narrow gauge kits in 1:20.3. Behind the scenes, Don discussed with Jeff Saxton about producing a 36' standard gauge car based upon the same basic features of the Florence & Cripple Creek 30' car. At that time Jeff provided the laser cut boxcar parts, Dave the trucks (what few there were--and even these were a collaborative effort with Steve King of 7/8" scale fames providing the white metal archbar sideframes!), and Don providing the inspiration, enthusiasm, marketing and CASH . . . The initial run of kits was about 30 (so if you got one, lucky you! If not, another, improved batch is in the works).