An interesting detail of the wedges used to secure the tapered posts in the stake pockets. They look to be driven in from the bottom to compensate for the taper on the posts perhaps? -- Brian

Chris, Interpretation: The car was loaded from that side 😉 If you're asking why that should matter, it seems like this is probably a hint to unload from that side. Why they wouldn't just say that

Actually, I think it says "Loaded From This Side". -- Chris Barkan Champaign, IL

I was curious what the label on the door said so I copied, enlarged, revised the perspective, and enhanced its contrast. I think it says "Loaded on This Side". Any other interpretations? -- Chris

Yes, I have a copy. It’s short and IIRC intended for the train crew. I’m not sure I can put my hands on it right away but I’ll go poke around some. Is there something in particular in it that

thanks Gary - it makes me think there is another reason to model earlier eras - Has increased meaning of the term "No two cars are alike". Standardization made it easier for us as modelers but did

I have an Atlas 6101 undecorated meat reefer stock number 6101 (side ladders) for sale ($25 plus actual shipping) or trade for similar with grab iron ladders. Please contact me, OFF LIST, at shile

thanks Gary - it makes me think there is another reason to model earlier eras - the numerous railways/roads that were later abandoned, bankrupted and merged would provide interesting modelling and

And Tony, while I want to get a copy of "The Book" I have not yet done so. Could you let on the approximate time when "PFE stopped washing cars?" TIA Schuyler

All- If anyone has the stenciling drawing for CGW alpha and numeric characters I would be happy to work up the lettering for both cars. I don’t have any immediate project for them but a couple of

I wish the image was sharper, but to my eye there is a mix of cars here that are and are not compliant with the Safety Appliance Act amendment of 1911. Apparently it took a good many years to achieve

Eastern Railway of Minnesota. Leased to GN in May of 1902 and purchased 5 years later. Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock

 Hi Bob and List Members, Thanks Bob for the terrific image. With respect to dates... * Reweigh dates that are only vaguely discernable on the GN boxcar and the TP&W gon might read 00 - as in

 Also add to the list: steel railroad wheels... Claus Schlund

Tangent will release the 4 new 50-ton trucks that were part of our substantial investment in new PS-1 tooling later this summer. Please stay tuned! The trucks are 2 roller bearing and 2 friction

I have always had a fascination with end-door cars, but this is the first I've heard of stock cars with end doors that were functional (I thought I had seen some converted cars of the UP with end

Add to the list: Canned goods Onions Live poultry (in regular stock cars, not poultry cars) Sand (in barrels) Oil (in barrels) Wagons (broken down) Wagon wheels Metal pipes Metal sheets (most of these

What was E.M.Ry. - stencilled on the GN boxcar? Rob

Photo: ML&T/SP Boxcar 30716 (1914) A photo from the University of

Photo: Wrecked Freight Cars (Undated) A photo from the University of Wyoming: http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu/luna/servlet/detail/uwydbuwy~23~23~992579~208256?qvq=q:wreck&mi=123&trs=184 Scroll