SquaadZulu, ok when I get some time together I build you guys a frame.

Well, for now, I don't mind not having the self lapping system, as I plan on using it with some other trains that don't have the level of complexity the GP15 has (I found that, despite the coupler design, other trains can couple with both the GP15 and the tank car.) as well.

SquaadZulu, oh well those would require a nit of a rework on the logic side of the cars. Most (if not all) modern passenger cars use Self-Lapping Brakes and the GP-15 is not capable of of that.

I was thinking like a base to build some of the American passenger cars, like Amfleets and Superliners.

TheAviator, ok I think what your looking for is a modern 89ft TOFC. Those can carry containers, trailers ofcourse, and vehicles. Although, they can usually only carry single level containers, for two reasons. One, the clearance if "double stacked" would be too high for most tunnels; secondly, it would throw the center of gravity off and the car would be prone to tipping over when in cross-overs or turns.

honestly a crane system is what i want since its a pain to get heavy things lifted like Tanks, Planes and ETC

basicly but also having the option of having a custom box tank or what ever they feel like

TheAviator, you mean flat cars (TOFC)?

we mostly look for 40ft and 56ft but a 72ft would also be very intresting for transporting Land Vehicles and small boats

SquaadZulu, cool that would be great! I wanted to make shorter tank cars, such as the 55 footers and the like. But as you can see I haven't done them yet. As for a frame to build upon; what kind of car(s) did you have in mind? As most American freight cars (atleast modern ones) rarely share a common frame type with each other. If you go back to the the 1960s and beyond they did, but not today.

I too would be interested in a empty frame to build my own car upon.

No problem

TheAviator, gotcha! Thanks for clearing that up!

TheAviator, gotcha! Yeah I can do that.

he is saying the frame only with the Features of the EOTD and ETC. without the tank or box so he can make the car to what he needs or wants.

YoJo715, I'm sorry, I don't believe I understand what you mean by "template", could you be anymore specific?

Could you make a template, (All features are there but no actual car)