[fec827]

I am desperately trying to locate replacement. Doors for 40’ Bachmann freight cars. I have looked on eBay and Bachmann is shut down.. Anyone out there refer me to a source?

 

[CTValleyRR]

Tichy Train Group and Details West both make a number of detailing parts and may have something. Kadee Quality Products also sells doors. Or you could make one yourself out of styrene. I assume you're looking for a boxcar door (there are dozens of kinds of freight cars, and many of them do not have doors). You'll also need to know what KIND of door -- different types of boxcars had different doors. The hardest part is going to be matching the paint color.

 

[Eilif]

Does color matter to you? Does it have to open?

If the answer to both of those is no, then I've probably got something that will work. PM me dimensions and maybe a pic of what you need and if be happy to send one over.

I'm not particularly fussed about door color as there are lots of boxcars that have been repaired with replaced doors with mismatched colors and door styles. I do generally like for my replacement doors to be of a similar or feasibly later style though.

 

[Old_Hobo]

Pics might help, as many box car doors have different claws that hold them in place, and I suspect you would want it to match the existing door.....

 

[fec827]

Tichy Train Group and Details West both make a number of detailing parts and may have something. Kadee Quality Products also sells doors. Or you could make one yourself out of styrene. I assume you're looking for a boxcar door (there are dozens of kinds of freight cars, and many of them do not have doors). You'll also need to know what KIND of door -- different types of boxcars had different doors. The hardest part is going to be matching the pai

nt color.

 

[fec827]

I am desperately trying to locate replacement. Doors for 40’ Bachmann freight cars. I have looked on eBay and Bachmann is shut down.. Anyone out there refer me to a source?

 

[Old_Hobo]

That's great, thanks for the pic....now take a pic of the side with the door, so we can see what kind and color of door you need,,,,

 

[Eilif]

None of my doors are are yellow. If you want an exact match I can't help.

If you want something that will fit in that space (should slide even) send me a PM with either the height of the door itself or the height of the opening and I'll go digging.

Two other options:
1)Your cheapest source for an exact match is probably ebay. For the cost of what Bachmann would likely charge you for shipping, you can buy the whole thing including shipping:

BACHMANN 51' SD BOXCAR - UNION PACIFIC # U.P. 168178 - HO SCALE - CLEAN AND GOOD | eBay

HO Scale - Numbered U. P. 168178 - Union Pacific. Bachmann 51' SD Boxcar. Always excellent quality and service.

www.ebay.com

The one caution is that over the decades that this box was made, the exact shade of yellow may vary a bit.

2) If you're willing to wait until Covid passes and you have access to a good train show, there's a very good chance you can buy that same car for 3 bucks or less. It's a common scheme of a common car.

 

[fec827]

None of my doors are are yellow. If you want an exact match I can't help.

If you want something that will fit in that space (should slide even) send me a PM with either the height of the door itself or the height of the opening and I'll go digging.

Two other options:
1)Your cheapest source for an exact match is probably ebay. For the cost of what Bachmann would likely charge you for shipping, you can buy the whole thing including shipping:

BACHMANN 51' SD BOXCAR - UNION PACIFIC # U.P. 168178 - HO SCALE - CLEAN AND GOOD | eBay

HO Scale - Numbered U. P. 168178 - Union Pacific. Bachmann 51' SD Boxcar. Always excellent quality and service.

www.ebay.com

The one caution is that over the decades that this box was made, the exact shade of yellow may vary a bit.

2) If you're willing to wait until Covid passes and you have access to a good train show, there's a very good chance you can buy that same car for 3 bucks or less. It's a common scheme of a common car.

None of my doors are are yellow. If you want an exact match I can't help.

If you want something that will fit in that space (should slide even) send me a PM with either the height of the door itself or the height of the opening and I'll go digging.

Two other options:
1)Your cheapest source for an exact match is probably ebay. For the cost of what Bachmann would likely charge you for shipping, you can buy the whole thing including shipping:

BACHMANN 51' SD BOXCAR - UNION PACIFIC # U.P. 168178 - HO SCALE - CLEAN AND GOOD | eBay

HO Scale - Numbered U. P. 168178 - Union Pacific. Bachmann 51' SD Boxcar. Always excellent quality and service.

www.ebay.com

The one caution is that over the decades that this box was made, the exact shade of yellow may vary a bit.

2) If you're willing to wait until Covid passes and you have access to a good train show, there's a very good chance you can buy that same car for 3 bucks or less. It's a common scheme of a common car.

Nothing but time here in Ormond Beach FL Sending additional pix. Rails are 1 and 3/4 in. Actual opening is 13/16 x 1 and 1/4. Need both doors.

 

[fec827]

Nothing but time here in Ormond Beach FL Sending additional pix. Rails are 1 and 3/4 in. Actual opening is 13/16 x 1 and 1/4. Need both doors.

Color not an issue, Iamgoing to spray the black

 

[Eilif]

Color not an issue, Iamgoing to spray the black

Sounds good, I'll check my door stock today.

 

[fec827]

Color not important, 1 and 3/8 " rail top to rail top

 

[Eilif]

Here's what I've got. Despite the odd photo angle, both doors are identical. If you think they'd work for you, PM me your address and I'll put them in the mail.

 

[fec827]

Here's what I've got. Despite the odd photo angle, both doors are identical. If you think they'd work for you, PM me your address and I'll put them in the mail. View attachment 540059

Thank you Mike cCumber 474 Jeannette Drive Ormond BeachFL32174

 

[fec827]

Here's what I've got. Despite the odd photo angle, both doors are identical. If you think they'd work for you, PM me your address and I'll put them in the mail. View attachment 540059

Let me know how much. Messenger me at MichaelMcCumber with your address

 

[Eilif]

No charge, but you might want to remove your address above as it's a public forum. Should have them in the mail in the next couple days.

I'll pm you shortly.

 

[Eilif]

Hey Mike,
You didn't reply to the PM, but they're on the way.
Enjoy!