KEY & Instructions:

ABC: You will notice that these have a half etched fold line near the top of the part. These stirrups are meant to mount directly to the under frame of a freight car with a screw or glue (note the hole in the center). If done correctly, you will be left with an ultra-durable stirrup that looks great!

DEF: On cars where the under frame is cluttered and styles A-B aren't easily applied, DEF are your answer. These mount either directly into the floor of the car or literally up and into the wall of the body of the car. To mount, simply mark your holes and drill with a #80 drill bit. Note: Dimples are provided on D so you aren't left guessing how far down the stirrup should hang.

G: This type of stirrup is different from those noted above. Unlike styles A-F which mount under the car, G mounts directly into the side of the car. While carefully grasping the "legs" of the stirrup in toothless pliers, push down on the 'U' shaped bottom part so you create a 90 degree bend directly above the double set of rivets. Next, mark where you should drill your two mounting holes on your model, and then drill the hole with a #80 drill bit. Once installed, you should only see the stirrup from the very top of the rivet portion. The bottom of the rivet area marks where the bottom of the freight car should be.