Clark Propst asks Clark, no. The (several) Kadee models represent PS-1's from 1950 and later. They opted not to produce a pre-1950 PS-1 because of differences in the ends, roof, and underframe -- and

THE ACCURAIL "BETTENDORF" TRUCKS WITHOUT WHEELS ARE AVAILABLE FROM: MODEL RAILROAD SUPPLY 404 WEST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 309 MT. SUMMIT, IN 47361 PRICE IS $1.00 PER PAIR WITH SHIPPING INCLUDED IN

Thanks Greg and Tim for responding with the data on the box car. Didn't Kadee do the PS-1 car? Some people impose certain criteria upon themselves as a way of rationalizing the purchase of model

Mike: Thank you. Dave

Richard wrote: SOTA? Scott Chatfield What's that saying? "Don't be afraid to ask a dumb question-- there are ten other people hoping you will so they won't have to." (We thought we were

Richard wrote: SOTA? Scott Chatfield

Hi Andy: This exchange went back and forth between Tim O'Conner and myself a few months back. It seems like certain "kinds of minds . . . -- Stafford Swain 26 Kenneth Street Winnipeg, MB,

Dave asks: I think Bill Wischer indicated that the CA-1 would be available in the fall. Trix didn't indicate when the CA-3 would be available. Mike Brock

I built some Westerfield USRA SS box cars (CNJ, RDG, & C&NW), as well as 2 RI Fowler clones. They are finished and ready for paint, minus the air hoses. I'm looking for suggestions as to what to

Tim: Thanks very much for the ICC stats on the AT&SF & GC&SF. This information will help (a lot) on working out a representative balance! Eric Hiser Phoenix, AZ

And you oughta know Greg, since you wrote that MM article! ;o) Tim O'Connor <timoconnor@...> Sterling, Massachusetts

RE F&C kits:Steve's kits have improved over the years.Some of his early kits left a lot to be desired.I have built a fair number and have found the quality to vary. His Rutland stock cars are on a

Hey Mike, Do you have a need for an old Revell CA-1. The Walthers will finally put mine to death... Greg Martin

Tim, Your absolutely correct ... that's what I get for reading my mail from work at lunch... Tim O'Conner writes... << Greg I believe you're thinking of 1300-1399, which were PS-1 box cars. Cars

Greg Martin wrote Greg I believe you're thinking of 1300-1399, which were PS-1 box cars. Cars 1200-1299 were not PS-1. Tim O'Connor <timoconnor@...> Sterling, Massachusetts

Clark, OOOPPPSS This was an ACF car not a PS-1 and delivered in 1948, painted FC red no black ends or roof if pre-1953. It would have an 8-foot door (YSD) and oridinally blt for coil steel and

Clark, Are you trying to ID the car type? This is a P&WV PS-1 Blt 1947, no end ribs, 7-foot Superior Panel door. I am not sure of the date on your WB so I can't properly ID the paint scheme, but I

Tim O'Connor grumps: Had your eyes checked lately, Tim? Could you elaborate on what you think is "funky" about them? IMO, the Accurail "Bettendorf" truck is one of the best on the market, crisply

Eric, You wrote: Not quite because the ICC's OPERATING STATISTICS OF LARGE STEAM RAILROADS separated the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe from the AT&SF in the 1925-1930 period - the AT&SF numbers did

Gents: Need your help. Have a metal running board and caboose step applied to new cabooses in 1947 that I am unable to identify. I have ruled out Apex, Blaw-Knox, Morton and US Gypsum. Other