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Re: Dennis Storzek's Kits

I'm soon entering a casting phase and would love to know what makes Dennis's kits special. Those are lessons I'd love to learn about. Dennis? Thanks much, Brian Chapman Evansdale, Iowa

By Brian <cornbeltroute@...> · #103261 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

The CGW cars were bought from Pullman and have Pullman ends. Sometimes referred to as PS-0 ends. Clark Propst

By Clark Propst · #103260 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

It was the design that was modified, not any existing cars. Dave Nelson

By Dave Nelson · #103259 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

thanks scott, that does sound a more logical explanation. regards, benjamin

By Benjamin Scanlon · #103258 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

thank you for the info and clarification, ben. handy to know. benjamin

By Benjamin Scanlon · #103257 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

hi clark, thank you. i was enjoying several online photos of your models of the louie last night. i did notice that they (and the CGW) were represented in the buyers of the original 1937 design but

By Benjamin Scanlon · #103256 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

The granger roads served "the wide open spaces" where there were few tunnels or tight overhead highway bridge clearances. But the bigger cars were more useful for general merchandise, which could

By Scott Pitzer · #103255 ·

1950 ORER Spreadsheet

I downloaded the spreadsheet to look for CB&Q models and noted an error for XM-32 box car numbers. The spreadsheet lists 130250-134250, but the 130251-134250 series was for XM-21/22/23 box cars. XM-32

By Nelson Moyer <ku0a@...> · #103254 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

Ben, The M&StL continued to buy 10' IH cars, because the weight of the grain would 'fill' the car before reaching the roof. There were lines stenciled on the car's inside walls showing how full to

By Clark Propst · #103253 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

For some reading, join the scratchbuilding group. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scratch-building/ I have posted a detailed description of how I make castings in the files section. It is a bit

By hacketet <hacketet@...> · #103252 ·

Re: modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

Ben Scanlon asked: "Was there much external, visible difference between an AAR 1937 steel boxcar and a modified AAR 1937 boxcar?" and "Where was the extra height added? Throughout the side, or was

By Benjamin Hom · #103251 ·

modified AAR 1937 height difference to AAR 1937 steel boxcar

A question that has probably been asked before, and more competently than I will. But I'm kind of new to appreciating differences in US stock. Was there much external, visible difference between an

By Benjamin Scanlon · #103250 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

One could look at it as barbaric, or just simple. It works well for home casting. It aids the flow of the resin on the surface and causes no discernable effect to the surface finish of the molded

By Kurt Laughlin <fleeta@...> · #103287 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

You gotta tell us more, Steve... What resin, what rubber, what's the problem. It is possible to mold usable simple parts using five minute epoxy in molds made of silicone bathtub caulk... I described

By soolinehistory <destorzek@...> · #103249 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

Dennis Storzek: Thanks for the kind words, but I'm not sure just what paper you're referring to. The ones I remember from the 1990's are all obsolete, because the more casting and mold making you do,

By pullmanboss <tcmadden@...> · #103248 ·

Re: Modeling techniques - Resin casting - suggestions for reading

Dennis, If only I could describe my many problems in just a few words ... ;-) Dennis and all who have replied - on and off list - thanks for the comments - more will be welcome. I think I need to

By steve_wintner · #103247 ·

1950 ORER boxcar listing

Hello Gents, I ran across a file of 1950 ORER boxcars from Larry Ostresh & Mike Aufderheide - I took the liberty of correcting & adding some info to the Soo line cars. (Hope no one

By steve_wintner · #103246 ·

Lisle Presentations

I wanted to let folks know that a list of presentations for Lisle (Naperville) is at: http://www.railroadprototypemodelers.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=66&Itemid=59 See you

By Bill Welch · #103245 ·

Re: Today's Validation of P.T. Barnum

What I'd really like to hear is a comment from Al Westerfield who is stated to have provided the olt in left field decals that are so obviously based on the old New Rork, New Haven & Hartford

By Don <riverman_vt@...> · #103270 ·

Re: Today's Validation of P.T. Barnum

If the pictures are accurate the paint job, its not the best job. Incomplete reporting marks? I guess its like in rare coins, an error adds to the value. :-) Paul Deis Windsong Music pdeis@...

By Paul Deis <pdeis@...> · #103244 ·

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