Monoprice has a couple of 3-D printers, one at $399 and one at $599. Not sure if these are the normal price range or good prices. -- Jon MillerFor me time stopped in 1941Digitrax

Jack and guys, People are talking about a problem with Shapeways and multiple parts on a sprue. Something about a set-up fee for each part rather than a single set-up fee for the sprue of parts. For

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED It also bashes nicely into a PRR X26. Elden Gatwood

Why create a rubber mold when you can draw that part in 3D and make a sprue of as many copies as you want? Jack Burgess

Dave Ellzy wrote: "Yes I got some good suggestions from both of them. Tony T. said the SP didn't have anything similar to the accurail car. Eric H. said the accurail car is based on a Canadian car

I had an excellent time at Naperville, although there were far fewer models than in years past. And frankly, the display room sucks because the lighting is so poor in there! I hope next year's RPM

 Which begs the question;How many double sheathedcars were still around in the 50s? Armand Premo

That's just the response that I was trying to elicit from my statement. The Accurail single sheathed boxcar is a beautiful model. I was hoping that it was closely based on several prototypes that

That's the answer I am looking for. The Accurail car is mostly based on the USRA clones. CB&Q/FW&D would be a good railroad to mode. Thanks for sharing that info Dennis. Dave From:

> Biggestnews is Mike Scribbe taking over. That would be "Skibbe" for those takingnotes at home. Tony Thompson Oops! Don’t think Mike’s on thislist. Had an extra great time

That is a VERY comprehensive list of CN boxcar info. Your insight on Canadian cars in the deep south is very interesting. Thanks for all the information. Dave From: "mjmcguirk@... [STMFC]"

David, There are a couple things to understand about the Accurail or even the Tichy USRA box car models. First, I thought you mentioned a late 1950s era for your focus. A ruling set for January 1,

Regarding your statement "I get the impression that the accurail car is not highly regarded among prototype modelers:-)" I think that is an overly brood statement. I have used it to build four

---In STMFC@..., <davidellzey1@...> wrote : Let me clarify that last email, I meant slim chance of Canadian cars down here on the T&NO. Dave =============== I think the point you are missing is that

Yes I got some good suggestions from both of them. Tony T. said the SP didn't have anything similar to the accurail car. Eric H. said the accurail car is based on a Canadian car mostly. He sent some

For anything you've ever wanted to know about CN steam-era boxcars see - Canadian National Railways Canadian National Railways Number AAR Description #Blt In-Svc. Dates IL

I see you got some suggestions from Tony Thompson and Eric Hannsman they are both very knowledgeable did anyone contact you off line?. Paul Sent from Samsung mobile

That's just from my vague recollections of the 1950's, not seeing any Canadian rail cars here in Louisiana. Dave From: "Eric Hansmann eric@... [STMFC]" To: STMFC@... Sent: Monday,

I recommend you get a copy of the ORER for the year of your focus or the year before. Compile some fleet numbers and check what older cars are still running. The 1953 K brake ban sent lots of freight

Let me clarify that last email, I meant slim chance of Canadian cars down here on the T&NO. Dave From: "Tony Thompson tony@... [STMFC]" To: STMFC@... Sent: Monday, October 26, 2015