Don, I had my 3D Frederick Deckel pantograph since 2004 and hardly used it as the 2D Gordons pantographs do about everything I want. Gordon 2D pantographs have a taper attachment which is a nice

Hello everyone, Just arrived today the new freight car book for the Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railroad. I thought the ore cars would overwhelm the presentation in the book, but that is not the

I don’t know if this is relevant to your quest, but we have PM Caboose A621at Huckleberry Railroad in Flint, MI. It is on static display, and is appropriate for HRR since most of its right of

If Craig is a reseller does anyone have contact information for Craig ? I could use a few things. Walt

Allen Cain wrote: Yes, most express cars were operated by the REA as a pool, so cars certainly went off-line, though their owners were supposed to maintain and repair them. That of course would

Bill - You can put all this good pantograph information to use making freight cars! Just purchase my Deckel GK-21 pantograph engraver! I have the actual machine that was alleged to have created the

A lovely scene. The car is on blocks, yet retains all its fittings (brake hose, coupler, …). And then there’s the siding. I would love to see someone reproduce that sketchy track, with its odd

Hello- I have a new, in never been removed from mint packaging condition, Intermountain Great Northern HO 1958 cu ft covered hopper, GN #71025; IM # 48603-02. This car has the version of triangular

Looking at Railway Express Reefers that include road names, in particular, Seaboard Air Line, and wondering if they traveled off line like in Southern and ACL passenger trains as well as on the

Larry, It is targeted for PM TRACKS magazine published by the now slowly getting reorganized and running again PM Historical Soc. Got one pix of A545 in Delray yard

Gang; Here are some "teasers" from my research (please do not post, re-post or publish. If it happens, you won't get any more): So the attached are the earliest photos I can find (from the PRRT&HS

try contacting kaminski thru his publisher signature press in berkeley mel perry

Tim, He does. There are more important parts there than just the reefer parts, but I have a note to him. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs through it. Norman

I'm afraid I cannot help you about Ed Kaminski, but I sure would like to know what periodical your article will be in-as I have a great interest in these cars. When I was growing up on the west side

Armour & Company Reefer 8644 Circa 1926 photos of an Armour

I was always told that 10 times the desired finish size was a good figure for a 3D pantograph master. Perhaps the larger question is where do you find anyone with a 3D pantograph? I know at least one

Jim; That is a fabulous photo, and EXACTLY what I was looking for. I wanted to contrast B&O and NKP use of Republic hoods with PRR use of home-built, larger hoods, and this is perfect. Thank you SO

From the Steamtown site today. Build date looks like 3-1924. Good detail on T-braced end. Prototype for Westerfield kit 4102?

I don't cringe at the sight of people using slotted screws; I get jealous! I have very little success with slotted screws and I don't do much better with Phillips or Pozidrive screws either, largely

Elden, I'm not sure if this fits into what you're looking for, but I have attached a Howard Ameling photo of a B&O O-63d coil gondola, FYI. A group of O-59's were modified for coil service and