Before you mention this, yes, I have asked Bill Lane for help but thought I’d post to this group just in case someone has another piece of the “gondola puzzle” to share. I bought a Des

Dave, Westerfield ACL decals may or may not be useful depending on the period you are modeling. The ACL USRA DS boxcar decals represent an earlier version of the ACL herald used on boxcars. The width

---In STMFC@..., <johnsykesiii@...> wrote : According to Westerfield's website, they only have decals for the ACL U-5 dry rock (phosphate) covered hopper. -- John Take a look at their decals for the

I have all four volumes but tend to use Vol 1 the most. Vol 2-4 focus on railroad collections of libraries not just in this country but some international also. It takes a bit of work and luck

Thanks Eric. I did check Westerfield but did not dig far enough into their website to find the decals. Now that I did find the decals I also ordered 2 kits for ACL cars; like I really need more

According to Westerfield's website, they only have decals for the ACL U-5 dry rock (phosphate) covered hopper. -- John

Gene wrote: "Does anyone have volumes 2-4 and can they describe them more fully?" Wedding anniversary and house guests until Sunday so can't look into them until then but happy to do so if someone

Another potential source is Guide To Railroad Historical Resources compiled by Thomas T. Taber III. This was published as a four-volume set back in 1993 but may still be available from: Thomas T.

Westerfield for HO scale. Eric Hansmann El Paso, TX

Good day all, Does anyone know of a decal source for the older style ACL lettering with serifs? Ive tried all the usual sources but no luck so far. Dave Lawler Avon Lake, OH Emailing: ACL Box Car old

Here is what Jim Hinds (Richmond Controls) has to say in response. Actually, Richmond Controls targets the MODEL RAILROAD MARKET. ALL Richmond Controls circuits are designed to work with

I am in DCC and Richmond Controls circuits work just fine. I know his locomotive circuits seem to be DC oriented but caboose and passenger car circuits work well for either. Prototype N Scale

To take that thought about Richmond Controls a little further . . . what I note on the Richmond site is that their products are only safe with DCC systems that maximum are 16 volts. Anything more is

Hi all, Claus - I'm working on a different circuit that is still based upon using a super cap ... that can be used for either LEDs or bulbs - at the same time. "Watch this space." George - I

Union Tank Line Cyril Durrenberger --------------------------------------------

Van Dyke worked for Standard Oil in avariety of assignments relating to both refineries and tank cars. He hadpatents on the frameless (Class V) and center sill with tank held in the centeranchor

Thanks for the replies so far gents, all very good resources I'm sure. I meant to note that my friend is particularly interested in the New York Central lines in and around Chicago. While other roads

Who did John Van Dyke work for? I thought the center Anchor was invented by ACF? Please reply. Rich

Craig, Another good source is The Pennsy in Chicago, by Ed Deruin. Ed's book obviously focuses on the PRR, and is not WWII specific, but it does give an idea of how the railroad around Chicago

Craig, A great photo source is the Jack Delano collection from the office of war information at the Library of Congress. He started his 1943 RR trip in Chicago and there are many images of STMFC and