Thanks to all who too the time to reply. Great feedback and I really appreciate your help Fenton Wells

Fenton you might want to take a look at this page http://www.burlingtonroute.com/docs/modelling/painting.html Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

No, Mark, you didn't miss anything. I just brought in a reply to an off line query about the Bx-26 that I thought would benefit the group. The Bx-26 and Bx-27 were delivered in the pre map scheme and

The paint mix guide from RPC shows under Red Browns CB&Q Floquil 1 part #88 to 3 parts #175. Of course you can add a little grey to simulate fading. Al Smith Sonora CA On Saturday, February

I’m working on a bunch of Tichy USRA SS boxcar kits, converting them to CPR using 7/8 Murphy ends etc. I am wanting to change details as I go to match the prototype fairly closely. As I was

John What photograph are you referring to. Did I miss a post. Thanks Mark Mark P Stamm Mark at Euphoriatt dot Com Sent from my mobile device

I have just completed another 627 NYC train consists covering a Toledo-Fort Wayne way freight and 3 branches that radiate out of Hillsdale, Michigan in the years 1933-1936 and 1941-1944. Adding these

Hey Yuze Gize, I have a question regarding the terminology used in the folios of the carsregarding the "type" of roof. It clearly states that the roof were "Hutchins DryLading riveted type all

Microscale set 87-412. It is designated as only for Chinese Red boxcars, but includes the earlier Way of the Zephyrs and Everywhere West script lettering on the top half of the sheet.

Hi Elden, decided I will need the set you are talking about. Would you know if that is the Microscale #87-975 set? It would seem to be by the description that Microscale provides, but wanted to make

would order the paint for Trucolor as they have a shade for CB&Q; add some gray to illustrate oxidation. Protocraft has the decals in O; perhaps you can have them resized?

Fenton Wells asked: "I want to paint a steel boxcar for the early 1950s for CB&Q in HO. Can anyone give me the model paint(lacquer) and decal sources. I have plenty of Floquil and Scale Coat

I want to paint a steel boxcar for the early 1950s for CB&Q in HO. Can anyone give me the model paint(lacquer) and decal sources. I have plenty of Floquil and Scale Coat II. I see Microscale has

Ben, Yes. HO scale. Sorry about leaving out the important part of the question. Thank you for the recommendation. I had forgotten about Westerfield. Should not have done that as I do have at least one

Bill Keene asked: "Any recommendation for decals?" Assuming HO scale, Westerfield D3305. Ben Hom

I too have some some interest in these NYC cars but would be happy to learn how they appeared in the 1947 - 1948 period. Old and worn is fine but hopefully not quite so decrepit. Cordially, Don

Well, it is two weeks and one day prior tothis event being held in the greater Minneapolis / St. Paul area. Has cabinfever setting in yet? Get out and join us! 5 hours holding ten presentations.

Dave and group, Yes, PSCX 1950 was fitted as an ice reefer, with the typical configuration of two ice hatches at each end of the roof. 1951 was billed as a refrigerator-boxcar and was apparently

Thanks for the info guys! Ed Holler

My apologies to the group. Asleep at the keyboard or quick to answer without thinking. I know better. Gary Ray