Ken Roth wrote: Ken, I don't know the answer with certainty, and only the individual car cards for this class could really answer it (and few if any of them survive for this class). But my

The abundance of pretty good prototypical RTR models makes it very likely that even a rabid freelancer has a prototypical model somewhere on their layout. But without intent, and without knowledge,

A similar question was posted back in 2010, but I found no replies, so I'm going to ask again in hopes that some reefer gurus can help. I want to model an R-40-4 as it would appear in 1949-50 and I

Greg,   You have not only described me, you've given away my age too ! I have to agree with what you stated as I too, enjoy the research and the modeling efforts needed to build as close to proto as

By definition, all modelers live in a vicarious world of imagination. Although Andy Harman expresses my major thoughts and beliefs on Prototype modeling far better than I could do so by myself, I

Mark Vaughan has a decal set for Wabash flatcars in his line. Perhaps he could help you with artwork. http://www.wabashcustomdecals.com/ Craig Wilson

Hi all, One of my favorite things to do is to ask a layout owner "what kind of layout do you call yours?" and then use some hints to get them to answer the question of "prototype", or

I can't help but echo the comments by Andy Harman..."I define prototype modeling as a desire to model after the prototype", Ray Breyer..."One thing to keep in mind is that being a "prototype modeler"

Greg and Y'all There is one other. *If you are a PRR modelerthat changes all the drivers on his steam engine to the correct quarter! Morgan Bilbo Ferroequinologist SPF PRRTHS #1204

Magor built dump cars that are appropriate to this group. Unfortunately they were only made in HO scale by Authenticast about 60 years ago, but show up from time to time on internet auction

Not sure. Difco made cars in cubic yards from 40 to 60, but the 60-yard cars were exceptional. Most likely, based on appearance of the Walthers cars, is 50 cubic yards. The cars were also rated by

Indestructable End patent --------------------------------------- Repeated patent searches have uncovered a relevant patent at last.  I had earlier stated the Indestructable End may not have been

Interestingly my blog has been described as RPM, but I tend to think of my American "thang" (as my CLAG colleagues call it) a very much a middle of the road, mostly RTR layout. I suppose for me I

I think there are a few other factors to consider, too, with regards to compromise vs freelancing. Here's a hypothetical to consider. I have a layout representing Port Huron, MI - the GTW yard with

Kadee can manufacture in the USA for a simple reason: BRILLIANT engineering! Kadee makes the only HO scale cars I've ever known that require no adhesives to put together. They literally snap

Bruce So you subscribe to the Accidental Tourist definition of a Proto Modeler? That is, if one of their randomly chosen models happens to be accurate for some prototype at some point in time, then

Randy stated: "Each prototype modeler will have their own ideas of how much compromise (freelancing) is acceptable to them, and in what areas (scenery, track layout, rolling stock, rolling stock mix,

That is an Sk-S class stock car from Pecos River Brass. Charlie Slater To: STMFC@... From: pullmanboss@... Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:52:59 +0000 Subject: [STMFC] Re: mystery

Thanks Randy, I'll check this out. I don't believe this roof ahs the stiffening part but I'll go back and take another look. Fenton Wells -- Fenton Wells 3047 Creek Run Sanford NC

Pat, Careful there <G>... there are lots of examples of the converse. In fact, many PRR modelers have a few AT&SF 2-10-4s, especially if they model Lines West in 1956. I, as rivet counting SPF will