Eurotainers

[NScaleNotes]

Hello all

 

I've put together some N scale (1:160) 3D models with a view to printing some European swap-tanks for my mostly Continental modeling projects and it got me wondering: do you ever see the wider Euro-type swap bodies/containers in the UK?

 

I'm pretty sure I've not come across a picture of one in the UK on the back of a wagon but perhaps I've not been looking in the right places.

 

Simon

[Fat Controller]

Hello all

 

I've put together some N scale (1:160) 3D models with a view to printing some European swap-tanks for my mostly Continental modeling projects and it got me wondering: do you ever see the wider Euro-type swap bodies/containers in the UK?

 

I'm pretty sure I've not come across a picture of one in the UK on the back of a wagon but perhaps I've not been looking in the right places.

 

Simon

There used to be a lot that travelled via the Channel Tunnel; currently those services are limited to Transfesa boxes, Mega-Combi and those used for the aluminium traffic from Widnes. Almost all are curtain-sided swap bodies. Mega-Combi boxes have to go via HS1, as they are tall.

Other Euro-type boxes seen on rail are the purple-liveried ECS containers (actually ribbed swap bodies) that work from Purfleet to Daventry.

[jpendle]

Do you have a link to the 3D prints, or some pictures?

 

Thanks,

 

John P

[NScaleNotes]

There used to be a lot that travelled via the Channel Tunnel; currently those services are limited to Transfesa boxes, Mega-Combi and those used for the aluminium traffic from Widnes. Almost all are curtain-sided swap bodies. Mega-Combi boxes have to go via HS1, as they are tall.

Other Euro-type boxes seen on rail are the purple-liveried ECS containers (actually ribbed swap bodies) that work from Purfleet to Daventry.

 

Thanks Brian, interesting information.

 

I suppose that means potentially dangerous chemicals would go in an ISO container and travel by sea as they probably wouldn't be allowed through the Tunnel.

Edited December 8, 2018 by NScaleNotes

[NScaleNotes]

Do you have a link to the 3D prints, or some pictures?

 

Thanks,

 

John P

 

Hi John

 

The first one I've put together (a 31,000L tanktainer) should be visible on my Shapeways if you use the links below but I'm currently waiting for test prints so I haven't made them available via the Marketplace.

 

I've put together two versions, a full print that includes a 3D printed tank: https://www.shapeways.com/product/JZR8USSEW/2550x8-9-euro-swapbody-31000l-tank-type-one?li=shop-inventory

 

The smoothest print Shapeways offers actually produces an almost layer-less finish with a bit of carefully finishing and painting but I decided to also create a kit version that can be combined with a length of 15mm PEX pipe: https://www.shapeways.com/product/72V2YMUJV/2550x8-9-euro-swapbody-31000l-tank-type-one-kit?li=shop-inventory Plus the kit version works out slightly cheaper to print too

 

I've also done a couple of standard ISO type tanktainers too:

https://www.shapeways.com/product/B6VY7LBSF/8x8-iso-tanktainer-type-one?li=shop-inventory

https://www.shapeways.com/product/G8DPM2CAH/8x8-iso-tanktainer-type-two?li=shop-inventory

https://www.shapeways.com/product/54VBFMEWL/8x8-iso-tanktainer-type-three-bromine-tank?li=shop-inventory - A special bromine tanktainer.

These are full prints but I've figured out a way to make these kits too with suitably sized imperial pipe.

 

Producing these tanktainer models is quickly becoming something of an obsession and there are so many different designs that you'd never run out of material to work with, the hard part is actually deciding what to model next.

 

Simon

[arran]

HI ALL

 

You get them on the Teesport to Mossend services.

 

Regards Arran

[Fat Controller]

Thanks Brian, interesting information.

 

I suppose that means potentially dangerous chemicals would go in an ISO container and travel by sea as they probably wouldn't be allowed through the Tunnel.

Correct.