what a gorgeous shot! I built two of the shorter ATSF flats from the Sunshine kits, with those amazing underframes. this one is a 50 footer! nice. -- Tim

They've also done business for years as PF&S Railway Supply, as both a distributor and retail shop. I agree, good people. Dennis Storzek

Bob, Frank purchased the General Arrangement drawing from IRM Pullman Library to create his masters. Copies of that drawing are available for purchase by anyone, just as Frank did. The drawings at

precision scale was purchased by the prantiles of eltopia, wa, (spokane)they also have a epay shop, j-tprantiles, good people to deal with mel perry

Dennis, Since these cars were constructed for paper or news print service would the shorter interior length of 50'-0" be the result of extra thick end linings? I am curious what do the drawings

Ah, ok. Thanks Jack! I'll call Precision Scale direct as you suggested tomorrow. I appreciate the response. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

I think that they were purchased by a different hobby shop. Jack

They are also sold out. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Wasn't Precision Scale purchased by Blue Ridge Hobbies? If this correct I was told the were dropping this product from their offerings. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Here is their website…just call them and order what you need… https://www.precisionscaleco.com/ Jack Burgess

as a suggestion, try precisiion scale, they are up and runniing mel perry

Hello All, I'm low on stock of the 585-31796 Retainer Valves. Does anyone know a hobby shop that still has these? Thanks, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Thanks for the responses on this – I learned something! From now on, tightening will be my word choice. Rob

The B&O's PostWar fonts were of inhouse design. The style was close to Railroad Roman, but the letters are elongated and terminated with a bit more "florish" then the Roman lettering. The B&O RRHS

Dennis Storzek wrote, "The modern term in car building is camber" and that is the same term that has been used for heavy haul trailers for years as well. One can see then on any Interstate in the US

The January 1955 ORER gives 30' IL, 9'2" IW, and 11'2" height to eaves. These are uncommonly tall and skinny hoppers for the 1950s. After thinking about it for a bit and playing a hunch, the ten cars

They need a load shifter: there was one at the New Rip at Argentine which had been there for a LONG time. It was like a wood guillotine that was lowered until it could contact the pipe or culvert or

Clark Propst shared this photo with me a few years ago: ATSF 90725 found in Manly, Iowa on 7-13-67. Bill Welch

All- The attached image, although of a baggage car truss rod underframe, shows a camber intentionally built into the unloaded frame. The second image shows the car loaded up with railroad wheels,

Steve Salotti asked: "Not sure if this is going to the group, if so sorry, it's old news. On August 26th John Sykes mentioned a roster for the NYS&W, I've downloaded it and have a