Jeff Aley wrote: No, because of variable cargo densities. But as a ROUGH guide only, 8000-gallon cars often had 40-ton trucks, thus 80,000-pound capacity, and 10,000-gallon cars had 50-ton trucks

Does anyone know if there is a prototype for the Bachmann 50' 13 stake, steel fish belly side sill flat? This car is usually bright green with a removable tan, almost yellow deck. Also, is there a

If these are phosphorus cars, the specific gravity (density) of phosphorus is 1.82 g/cc, or approximately 15 lbs/gallon. So if the capacity is 150,000 lbs, that would be about 10,000 gallons (if I

 Tanks are usually tested a month or two before thebuilt date, so 11-13 is unlikely for a car built 5-15 or later. The 9-25 ORER shows 85 cars 201-295, all 40-ton,8000g.. The listing hadn't been

Good luck getting this. I ordered a dozen of these from my LHS a while back. When I took the package home, I found that IM had sent the seven-run ladders instead. The LHS checked, to find them out

Okay, now I’ve checked the ORER, and I see that all of these cars are class TMI (insulated). How do I figure out the capy? The ORER listing doesn’t show the gallonage, just the weight capy. Is

Thanks to everyone for the great responses on and off list about the CRWX cars. The responses were very helpful to me. Eric Neubauer wrote: The first record I can find of cars with CRWX reporting

Jeff, Thanks for posting the link. It is an interesting quiz. Take care, Chuck Higdon Sent: Friday, April 11, 2014 5:30 PM To: STMFC@...; STMFC@... Subject: RE: [STMFC]

This is very true when you get Teds Books/models/decals they are really excellent Paul Doggett UK

Ben I did and they are in the post but is does not take 5/6 weeks from one side of the pond to the other the problem is no tracking number so you don't know where it is. i got an SP S10 brass

John have you tried looking at Tichy #3065 8 rung ladders? The are for Reefers and may be too short. They are 1-1/4 inches long with 14" rung spacing. Ben Heinley Denver, Colorado

I used Detail Associates #FC 6241 on my Sunshine 18.1 and Des Plaines AAR "1937" ERIE cars. 18" on the side, 16" on the end. Mike

Paul: I ordered 5 books from Speedwitch at about the same time as you did. In March I emailed them asking about the order and was told that the orders were more than his in stock supply and he was

Intermountain has an 8-rung ladder for a 10'6" IH car. It is sold as a " Modified" 4/4 improved Drednaught end with a Canadian style of included side sill corner steps, which is no problem

Gang, A UP freight conductor’s book shows the following GATX tank cars carrying phosphorous from Idaho to Kansas (and returning to Idaho filled with water). The year is 1955.

Gang, I found Jim’s folder at https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/STMFC/files/Car%20movement%20home/ . I tried his quiz, and it is very interesting challenge.

Hello Bill, The trucks for the Bx-38 class were ASF A-3 Ride Control types, the Santa Fe's favorite from the mid 1940s on. I've used the Kadee HGC version of these trucks on my InterMountain Bx-38s.

As a business owner, I applaud Ted for this candor. I am not traditionally much more than a lurker in STMFC – but I feel his response warrants a positive accolade. Scott Nattrass Colorado From:

Our third run of the Burlington’s HC-1 70-ton, 2-bay Covered Hoppers in HO scale has arrived and is ready for your order and immediate delivery! What makes these cars unique are the Kadee®

Your response was REFRESHING to say the least in today’s business world where attention to clients’ needs seems to be a low priority. Hang in there! If your future work is as good as the past