Jack Mullen wrote: No desire to encourage you to model the rare, just wanted to make sure the traffic story was clear. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906

Tony, I take your point, and thanks for confirming that "civilian" helium did move in USNX cars, but I suspect that in my area and era, it would be a rare event indeed. Better that I focus my efforts

Richard Townsend writes: "I wonder if our glorious leader would be willing to describe how he did (i.e. colored) the roofs on the Swift reefers." Well, I haven't seen a glorious leader lately but I

Jack Mullen wrote: But Jack, the Navy delivered to all kinds of businesses which used helium. Sure, it was their baby on account of the blimps, but the industrial and manufacturing and research

John Barry wrote: Just when you thought you were safe. Does your serviced area have a Linde distributer? Well , I do model a couple different eras to a limited extent, so an MHAX car going to an

I wonder if our glorious leader would be willing to describe how he did (i.e. colored) the roofs on the Swift reefers. Richard Townsend Lincoln City, Oregon

Just when you thought you were safe. Does your serviced area have a Linde distributer? If so, you could justifiy a He tank to occasionally replenish their stock which would be used for HeliArc

Thanks for the clarification, Steve. Were you able to get photos showing how the tanks are supported? In some photos it appears there are horizontal members running crosswise between the side

From my time in the merchant marine Saudi crude very strong fumes ,other crudes not so much so. You could put a cigarette out in bunker oil even the Navy special

The B-5 has an unusual underframe, with a single main cross-bearer centered under the door. The Sunshine UF replicates this feature, as does my own kitbash. I'm crazy busy this weekend, will post

Guys, Thank you all for your responses. It is greatly appreciated. Stephen, I’ve emailed you direct so you’ll have my email address. After reading Tony’s three posts on his blog I was

I was replying to Tony specifically about crude oil (placard combustible) and placement in train. You are incorrect on the placement of cars placarded "explosives". Explosives can be in Group A, D,

The Houston RR Museum has one of the 1954 versions. I measured centerline to centerline of 2 tanks, much easier than trying to measure the diameter of one. It was 19." I then estimated the space

I think we are missing the original question as to placement of tank cars in a train....there is no restriction on where a tank car can be placed...the restriction as to placement comes with the

The 1943 cyc has a photo of USNX 1006, one of the GATX 28-tube cars, and also lists the OD as 18.5 in. I think I recall reading elsewhere that the wall thickness was 3/4". I can't find confirmation

I've been told by someone that repairstank cars ( and other rolling stock) that the Batten crude is not only highlyvolatile but very corrosive. Thankfully none of this was carried in steam

John Larkin wrote: Sure, exactly what I said. It was the original comment which generalized about "crude oil" without qualifiers. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley,

Today, crude oil (and diesel) are classed by the AARas "combustible liquids", not "flamable". There is no AAR requirement to use buffer cars to separte combustible liquids from engines, occupied

OD. I imagine they are very thick wall tanks. __________________________________________________ J. Stephen Sandifer Minister Emeritus, Southwest Central Church of Christ Webmaster, Santa Fe

I measured the car here in Houston. I have numerous photos and measurements if you need them. __________________________________________________ J. Stephen Sandifer Minister Emeritus, Southwest