On 1/19/2015 11:57 PM, rob.mclear3@... [STMFC] wrote: If only the centrifugal force from our freight cars would help (VBG)! And you don't live in California, capital of

Steve: Thanks very much, that is helpful. Sounds like Union was not very consistent in their use of the "Z" designation. I wonder if the photo you have showing "Z20" formed the basis of LifeLike's

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Thank you, Bill! Elden Gatwood

Tim O'Connor writes: "I suppose this question arose because of a rather lengthy recent discussion of 3-cylinder steam locomotives that would seem to be more appropriate on a list dedicated to such

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE Guys; That sounds like the way electric arc electrodes were packaged. Is there any marking on that load? I cannot see the pic, but I am

Guilty, I didn't zoom! My bad Fenton -- Fenton Wells 5 Newberry Lane Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-1144 srrfan1401@...

I'm convinced they are metal shapes of some kind. The boxes all appearto be 8 feet or slightly longer -- This corresponds quite well withinterior non-load bearing walls such as used in modern office

Fenton, I’m not sure why untreated ties would be individually wrapped in cardboard. ;) dIf you zoom in on the figure, the items appear to be about the size of ties, but seem to have cardboard

Fenton Wells wrote: "Looks like untreated ties." http://www.ebay.com/itm/371236096724 Look again, Fenton. Why would untreated ties be wrapped and banded? Ben Hom

Looks like untreated ties, Fenton Wells -- Fenton Wells 5 Newberry Lane Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-1144 srrfan1401@...

I have 4 Bev-Bel decorated Robins Rails kits. Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: STMFC List <STMFC@...> Reply-To: STMFC List <STMFC@...> Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at 3:31

The also produced a variety of wood and metal craftsman kitsŠ.. Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: STMFC List <STMFC@...> Reply-To: STMFC List <STMFC@...> Date: Monday, January

Mike I suppose this question arose because of a rather lengthy recent discussion of 3-cylinder steam locomotives that would seem to be more appropriate on a list dedicated to such discussions, ahem,

Dave, good summary. :-) Bev-Bel also decorated Walthers, Train-Miniature and Model Die Castingcars, and offered custom decorated locomotives and passenger cars as well. Ialways thought they were

Agreed but another option is the weights that are used on allow rims as balance weights, the come with their own adhesive, meant to stay on outdoors in all climates and they are zinc coated lead so

Dave, I have never been able to figure out acode for the use of Z’s on the end of UTLX tank car. Class Z carswere, in a 1952 UTLX car listing, were those built to Car Builder’sdesign, rather

I guess you havent been readint the thread ben. If you were you would know that we have been dicussing ALL the lcl contaners including the coke and lcl. if you want a flame war please take it to

Thanks for the added insights Schuyler. You described some of my ownfun. Yes, stiles, not styles. Thought I’d comment on the “maybe these could be printed parts”thought. I have printed

Tim Mulina writes: "That was one timeframe I was thinking but this is freight cars not just motive power right?" Actually, it is freight cars including discussion of stuff the cars pulled and

Jeff, Somewhat yes. I will send you a note offlist. Tim