If you are looking for free, historical USGS maps, go to:

Tim Thanks for that link. Too bad the RR maps don't cover post 1930. Looking for1930-1980 around Vernon Ca. Or is my lack of computer skills not letting me find them. LOL Andy Jackson Bellflower CA

The Athearn model, while having perhaps an accurate paint job (I haven't checked) is incorrect for the express boxes. Among other things, it is too tall. I am not at home so I don't have my

Dan, the atlas works fine with Firefox. The maps do have some animation, so you may need an addon or plugin to get them to function. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

Cool! for those that don't recognize the design,this is the PSC side sill less version of their more familiar design. Bothdesigns are very similar except for the side sill. Since there is

This "looks" interesting but I can't getit to work in either IE or Chrome. dlm --------------------------------- DanL. Merkel NKPHTS Membership

The link below will take you to a complete set of photos of a DLW steel coal car built in 1902 taken by the railroad company photographer in 1916. Excellent photos for modeling purposes. Bob

In addition to the info provided by Chris Frissell for ordering the kits from the NPRHA Company Store, Aaron Gjermundson previously posted info about the trucks. I think it is message 121096. Chuck

Can anyone help untangle these orders? These werethe days when railroads liked to spread their orders around. Southern 165000-166269 and 305000-305799 (XM)include 570 cars built by Mt. Vernon and

Phil Clark asked: "I'd wonder who inspired the Spanish / English lettering maker for the foobie of 17349 on http://www.trainresource.com/Cuba_boxcar.html Scroll down and follow their links!   The

I'd wonder who inspired the Spanish / English lettering maker for the foobie of 17349 on http://www.trainresource.com/Cuba_boxcar.html Phil Clark, Catarman, Philippines

Hello, I have many Tahoe Model Works brake shoes/rigging pieces from the Tahoe 5'6" wb 50-ton trucks. Our own Dan Smith has been experimenting by retro-fitting TMW brake shoes to various other brands

Hi all, the Gjermundson-mastered kit for the Whipple Car Co. 1913 NP stock car was stocked and available to anyone by mail order at the NPRHA Company Store at www.nprha.org for a year or two. (See

Bill, I, and I'm sure the others, appreciate your comments. I understand that the visiting hours in the asylum are somewhat limited so I won't be able to thank you in person. Mike Brock In case it

In case it should somehow be forgotten, I wanted to extend my thanks and gratitude to the principle people involved in the upcoming Prototype Rails that year in year out graciously give some of their

My guess would be dried pigments. I know they hauled linseed oil in their tank cars. Rich Christie

I’m trying to get some modeling down while off on the holidays. I have an IM Sherwin Williams 1958 CF Covered Hopper. I’ve made the required updates but I am at a lose to how I should weather

Brian: The article was one of Richard's excellent offerings. It was in the Fall 2009 issue (Volume 23 NO. 4) of the streamliner. The car is an S-40-6. I believe that I left that off of my original

UP Challenger Merchandise Service UP Two-tone Grey Express Service UP Armour Yellow Express Service On the Athearn site all these boxcars were offered in 2005-8 and are here: Athearn page

Slightly off topic but there I know many railroad fans are also avid map readers and there are some fascinating US maps here including railroads, land grants, mail routes, and many other things from