Bob Chaparro's question on behalf of Keith Jordan got me to thinking about the structures that would have been associated with refrigerator cars (mandatory content) east of the Mississippi River.

Chad's flatcars are complete resin body castings with a laser cut wood floor. The boxcar items are sides or doors to be added to available plastic shells. Check the photos section for Chad's pics and

Tony, This might help http://www.ghqmodels.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3597 Don Burn

A question I have about these cars is to what extent would they have been seen in the US? Weren't they principally meat reefers? Richard Townsend Lincoln City, Oregon

I had this question come in from Keith Jordan, one of the authors of "Santa Fe Refrigerator Cars Ice Bunker Cars 1884-1979". Can anyone shed light on Keith's question? Thanks. Bob

Hi, Tony - I work for True Line Trains now, and I can answer these questions for you. I apologize if I break any of the forum rules being a manufacturer. The CP models are the 1953-4 built (I don't

I've seen the announcement from Tru-Line Trains of their new CP and PGE 8-hatch steel reefers. I know that both CP and CN had 8-hatch reefers well back into the steam era, but can anyone be specific

Guys who would want a B&O wagon-top caboose, think "off the hook" has something to do with telephones. (and, by the way, they can tell at a glance that messages which begin "this is crazy you should

Your wait is finally over and your TWO questions are finally going to be answered. First, "What is Spring Mills Depot's second signature car going to be? Their first car, the B&O Canstock car had

Hi John, Your e-mail has been hacked. Joel Holmes

I have come across various posts about flat car sides.  Are they just sides to be added to a current underframe?  Or does modeler have to scratchbuild underframe?   Also, on the boxcars, are they

All, I have added a side shot of the MP 45' flat to the flat car photo file. Chad Boas

Sorry - hit the send button too soon! Here are the rest of the cabooses: MP #997 bay window-cupola caboose. 3-1/4" V-groove siding on sides and ends. (off line in 1960's). GH&SA #66 cupola

Guys - Forgot one "mystery car" - TexMex #8943 (may have been an L&N car - says "L&N 5/24" on the trucks). 5" horizontal siding, no V-groove. Here are some DOUBLE SHEATHED boxcars and a

Guys - Here are some actual measurements of siding on single-sheathed freight cars (boxcars): ATSF Bx-12 #128604 (1)4-3/4" at the bottom of the car side, then (7)3-1/8", (6)3", (3)3-1/4", and (1)5"

Very nice model Chad. Like the flat cars too. Well Done! Clark Propst

I still need photos data or whatever you can add so I can do the decals for the Q flatcar. I have sets for as built and post 60s

I thin the new formula with MEK exactly as I did with the old formula (2:1 MEK/Barge) and it works just fine. I use Barge for attaching rail to CV tie strips, and have seen zero difference in

Unfortunately, Pacific Locomotive Association hasn't devoted the needed attention or money to restoring very many freight cars...locomotives and passenger cars get higher priority. But the discussion

Jack, that's good news. I'm glad I was able to contribute some useful information. I'd love to see that car restored, and I'll be happy to help out with photos and documentation should such an