and panel counters, and corrugation counters, and rivet row counters, and board counters . . . . . i.e. modelers Rob Kirkham

On 12/4/2014 9:37 PM, thecitrusbelt@... [STMFC] wrote: Just a quick hip shot without checking books and old memory but Bx-Z or related??????? -- Jon MillerFor me

Is there enough detail in the photo on the link below forsomeone to identify the type of end this is? https://www.flickr.com/photos/nebbes61/9256674779/sizes/l Thanks. Bob

Oh Boy! I have to get me one of them... Rob McLear ---In STMFC@..., <tony@...> wrote : J Richard Hendrickson used to sometimes wear at meetings a round lapel pin which said, "Rivets Count."

"Are all of these 50/55 ton cars?" Except for the first MP car, yes. Most of them are some variety of offset-side twin, too. David Thompson

While there are several refuges where rivet counters may find solace in companionship, the real esoterics are those who measure rivets. Joe, "I'll need to use three quarter rivets on this job." Bill,

Also note the graffiti on the CB&Q boxcar a behind thetender. I suspect that is old school involving a brush and a can ofpaint. Mark Rickert In a message dated 11/14/2014 5:07:13 P.M. Central

On 12/2/2014 4:39 PM, Benjamin Hom b.hom@... [STMFC] wrote: I got suckered in with the 1-06 build date and couldn't see the reweight date. -- Jon MillerFor me

Clark Propst, I am sure joins me, in the subsection of Rivet Countersdevoted to counting truss rods. Gary “I love doing stiles” Laakso south of Mike Brock

I actually dislike the generic term "rivet counter", and break it down further by era. The folks on this list are undoubtedly rivet counters; they specifically count rivets. But over on the

Thanks, Bill. Alex Schneider

You say "rivet counter" like it's a bad thing! Arved Grass Arved_Grass@... or Arved@... Fleming Island, Florida --------------------------------------------

Alex, All of the CB&Q cars were 55 ton cars. The ORER lists the SLSF series as 55 ton cars, C&O, IC and N&W as 50 ton cars, MP series 56901-57899 70 ton cars, MP series

This kind of information is invaluable for those who want appropriate off-line cars, but can't develop data sources on every road. Thanks. A quick summary follows. Are all of these 50/55 ton

Jim Betz wrote: Richard Hendrickson used to sometimes wear at meetings a round lapel pin which said, "Rivets Count." Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest

There is also the "resinfreightcars" discussion group, and P:48 modelers, both of which seem populated with rivet counters. :-) Tim O'Connor

And it's close relative: Passenger Car List! Tom Casey

Brad, WHAT "white with black door scheme"? Surely you mean Aluminum (or silver) with black? This highlights the problem with making color judgements from old film and underscores the many errors

Jim Betz asks: P.S. Is there a yahoo group for "Rivet Counters"? Why yes, it is called "The Steam Era Freight Car List". Perfect place for rivet counters! Regards Bruce Smith Happily counting

No Yahoo group Jim but I believe there are counselors who they can talk with to to find inner peace ;>). -- Fenton Wells 5 Newberry Lane Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-1144 srrfan1401@...