Easy Removable Loads

[doctorwayne]

Great stuff Wayne! Thanks for rebuilding the posts.

One question (for now... ) - What does the placard on the side of the slab steel load say?

Thanks,

Andrew

Sorry for sorta overwhelming your thread, Andrew, but I didn't want to appear snooty by starting another one on exactly the same topic.

The placards on the load of plate read "DO NOT HUMP". Running this car through a hump yard in my operating era could have resulted in the load shifting upon impact with a stationary car. If it broke free, it could cause a lot of damage, not to mention injuries to anyone nearby.

Placards are available from Jaeger HO Products, and include four sheets of "UNLOAD THIS SIDE", "UNLOAD OTHER SIDE", "DO NOT HUMP", "GLASS - DO NOT HUMP" AND "CAREFUL - AUTO PARTS", all black lettering on white card, and in several different fonts, along with one green card with "HOME SHOP FOR REPAIRS - DO NOT LOAD" and "RULE 1 - DO NOT LOAD - HOME FOR REPAIRS", again in several different fonts. The part number given in the link is the same as for the set I have - not sure why they don't have a picture, as these things have been around for a while. I'm not aware of a "Set 1". Note the grain doors available, too.

The cards need to be cut out (straight edge and a fresh blade in your X-Acto) and glued in place - mine's attached to the stake, which is part of the load. You can also use them on house cars:


I think mine were attached with Weld Bond, but if you want them to be easily removeable, Woodland Scenics Accent Glue might be a better choice.

Wayne