George Toman writes:

The comment was, "As the ATSF promo film "Fresh for your health" brags it "only" took 6 days to get reefers to Chicago..." That is an old figure. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

For themoment I want to keep the guys focused on building the Rock Island car forthe "Bash at the Beach"in January. Greg Martin I don’t want to come off harsh here, butshouldn’t those car have

In all fairness Scale Trains is suppose to produce 3 levels of detail on their models and cover various eras but it looks to be focused more on the modern era. Hope they do have some accurate steam

Speedwitch just released its new Railroad Profile 2 on these cars postwar. I just ordered my copy, so no review available now. gary “scrapping rivets” laakso south of Mike Brock

On the Milwaukee Road group it was mentioned that a new E Book is available from Speedwitch Media on the Milwaukee Road Rib-sided boxcars. I got it this morning and is very nicely done.

After seeing Bill's presentation I decided to see how I could use his modeling techniques and my own on a Milwaukee Road Ribside 40 foot boxcar. I have added a couple of photos to the photo section to

I didn't see this noted, and I'm not sure that it's important, but it appears that the photo in question was taken at Traveltown in Los Angeles, Calif. I seemed to recall seeing that car there, and

Fun to read through these posts. I have used the various types of machines, laser cured liquid, deposited wax, jetted resin, heat activated powders, sintered metal. I have also built machines early in

The ends on the USRA clones are actually called "inverted Dreadnaught ends". These are no doubt unavailable. Are regular Dreadnaught ends normally used as a stand in? Not sure "inverted" means

I think you're misled because the rivets along the longitudinal seam have pretty much disappeared due to lack of contrast in the shadow areas in the scan, and the top seam is out of sight due to the

I agree Bill and this hampers our cause more than you will ever know. I refuse to name names, they know who they are but most of you would reallybe surprised. The good thing is that the really

What sad commentary that some manufacturers can only read the bottom line and cannot see the value of building Good Will by helping with projects like Shake 'n Take. Bill Welch

That's definitely different tooling. Jason Kliewer Colorado Springs, CO

Well, Mike, thank you so much for allowing the esoteric interests of Listers in this part of the hobby to see the light of day. I think the fascination in wreck and MOW cars in simply an extension

All, I don't think that Scott believes that you can marriage the Intermountainkit with the ACURAIL kit without more consideration. But I do believe it isworthy of the consideration. I have no

Tim, The entire car may need to be cast, that may not be a problem though atleast for the sides and ends. This would fit in well with our little selection of double door cars thathave started

Scott and all, In Scott's reply to Barryhe writes:

Greg It seems like the underframe and sides would have to be scratch built orresin cast. Would be a very neat car though and good for 1940's to early 70'smodeling. Tim

Bill, Yes I will look at this seriously as a possible SHAKE_N_TAKE build in thefuture. INTERMOUNTAIN...hmmm that could be tough. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river