From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io [mailto:main@RealSTMFC.groups.io] On Behalf Of Michael Gross
Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 4:03 PM
To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Subject: [RealSTMFC] Details On The Road

Seems I get more modeling done in hotel rooms than at home.  One of the easiest projects on the road is adding small details, with a few parts and minimal tools.  The new door handles on this BLI NYC boxcar are a perfect example, with the molded handles replaced with flattened .008 brass rod.  It's a trifle "fiddley" as the flattened brass is quite delicate, but it makes for a lovely detail.  I did not use phosphor bronze as the harder wire was more resistant to being "squashed."
Michael Gross
Pasadena, CA

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Seems I get more modeling done in hotel rooms than at home.  One of the easiest projects on the road is adding small details, with a few parts and minimal tools.  The new door handles on this BLI NYC boxcar are a perfect example, with the molded handles replaced with flattened .008 brass rod.  It's a trifle "fiddley" as the flattened brass is quite delicate, but it makes for a lovely detail.  I did not use phosphor bronze as the harder wire was more resistant to being "squashed."
Michael Gross
Pasadena, CA

Seems I get more modeling done in hotel rooms than at home.  One of the easiest projects on the road is adding small details, with a few parts and minimal tools.  The new door handles on this BLI NYC boxcar are a perfect example, with the molded handles replaced with flattened .008 brass rod.  It's a trifle "fiddley" as the flattened brass is quite delicate, but it makes for a lovely detail.  I did not use phosphor bronze as the harder wire was more resistant to being "squashed."
Michael Gross
Pasadena, CA

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Jerry,

See RMC May 2001 for an article on these cars. These cars are also covered in Jim Eager's RIO GRANDE COLOR GUIDE TO FREIGHT AND PASSENGER EQUIPMENT.

I you don't have access to these works, please contact me off-group at mallardlodge1000_AT_gmail.com and I will put my best lens on the photos if you can tell me which lettering block to look at.

Yours Aye,


Garth Groff

On 4/25/19 10:47 AM, jerryglow2 wrote:

In the absence of the Oddballs set, I trying to do artwork for one but am missing some of the lettering on the right side. Any help?  For a better pic see  D&RGW 65ft mill gon

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In the absence of the Oddballs set, I trying to do artwork for one but am missing some of the lettering on the right side. Any help?  For a better pic see  D&RGW 65ft mill gon

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From: rwitt_2000 via Groups.Io

To: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io

Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 8:14 PM

Subject: Re: [RealSTMFC] what company owns the express reefer in the image below

Could these express reefers be in a queue for clean-our and loading of high quality perishables?

As wild speculation on the car on the right with some stenciling visible the top line could be the beginning of CM&StP and the next line the beginning of "MILWAUKEE ROAD".

Bob Witt

Gesendet: Dienstag, 23. April 2019 um 00:17 Uhr
Von: "Benjamin Hom" <b.hom@att.net>
An: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io
Betreff: Re: [RealSTMFC] need help in regard of correct trucks

Johannes Markwart asked:
"I have three PRR cars in need of new trucks: a X29 with plate ends and doors, a X29 with corrugated ends and doors, and a H25 quad hopper. I suspect for the X29s the 2D-F8 would be correct."
and
"The best looking 2DF8 seems to be the RED CABOOSE truck as is the case with the Bettendorf T-section truck - but are these available somewhere separately?"

I like the Red Caboose 2D-F8 truck for an early version of that truck, but I'm not a fan of its construction and odd bolster height.  I prefer the Bowser 2D-F8 truck (Stock No. #74286 without wheelsets, #74277 with wheelsets) which represents later versions of the truck and is nicely detailed.  Install Code 88 wheelsets and you're good to go.


"But what for the hopper? BOWSERs "Crown 70 ton Andrews"? And is this a good representation?"

Yes. Stock No. #74090 without wheelsets, #74091 with wheelsets.  


"One of them would be the KADEE HGC trucks which are nice, but some weeks ago I have read a note from another member of this group (I think) that by his experiences KADEE wheels are even worse dirt collectors than plastic ones - he does not recommend to use them. But which other wheel sets fit those trucks nicely? Code 88 of course. Or do you have good experiences using KADEE wheels?"

I'm not a fan of the old Kadee sintered iron wheelsets as they are dirt magnets, though someone has reported that they no longer make them.  As for the HGC 2D-F8 trucks, I prefer using them on PRR hoppers, gons, and flat cars as they add extra weight, something I don't have trouble adding to a house car.


Ben Hom