There is a separate table of nominal pipe and tubing sizes with their true dimensions in inches. The freight car (also steam and diesel) piping and rod tables are presumably actual inches, though the

---In STMFC@..., <tony@...> wrote : Nelson Moyer wrote: Nelson, do they say if these are actual dimensions or nominal pipe sizes, for the parts that are pipe? Nominal pipe size is not an actual

Personally, it is always so reassuring to receive thoughts from such a distinguished group of distinguished modelers such as have responded to this question. I love live loads but have largely

So far, I have probably narrowed down the problem primarily to that Primarily occurring from old Quality Craft production (one other report of recalcitrant ‘fine sand paper finish’ besides mine

"Coming Soon" with a catalog numberon the web site... http://rapidotrains.com/ho-scale-freight-car-trucks/#s1 Tim O'

There is more to brakes wheels than the number ofspokes. For a detailed look at brake wheels of alltypes visit http://mrhpub.com/2013-11-nov/land#110. RichardBale.

Nelson Moyer wrote: Nelson, do they say if these are actual dimensions or nominal pipe sizes, for the parts that are pipe? Nominal pipe size is not an actual OD. Tony Thompson

Sorry about the date typo, it was supposed to be the December 1982 issue. Nelson Moyer Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2016 1:13 PM To: STMFC@... Subject: RE: [STMFC] brake wheel, brake

RMC published a table of freight car pipe and rod sizes (among other prototype pipe and rod sizes for steam and diesel locomotives) in the 1962 issue with the 1983 calendar pull-out. The month

This is timely, as I have been wondering which of the variations is the most common on the prototype. PSC lists 4 spoke, 5 spoke, and 6 spoke wheels in a larger size (21" or 22" diameter, IIRC) as

Yes, as Armand mentioned, Precision Scale has a number of brake wheels in lost wax brass. I’ll send you a page directly showing the variations. Precision does sell direct but there is a minimum

Ed Mines wrote: The 0.019-inch wire is exactlu tje same as nominal pipe size 1-1/4 inches, used for handrails and similar safety applicances. It might be correct for brake staffs, though I can't

Barber S-1 trucks were used under these cars. Rapido Trains produced this truck for their short meat reefer, but have not yet offered it separately. The Shake n Take modelers also need this truck

Ed The problem is less than 0.015" and they are somewhat vulnerable if they get a knock i usually use 0.015". Paul Doggett UK Sent from Samsung mobile "'Armand' armprem@... [STMFC]" <STMFC@...>

 Try Precision Scale. ArmandPremo

Sounds like a song. Does anyone sell HO scale horizontal brake wheels made of metal, either lost wax or etched? What is the actual thickness of brake staffs? Tichy recommends .020 inch wire in

What's happening is the resin in the paint is reacting with oxygen in the air, forming a tough, durable coating. Baking may not help much if the oven does not get fresh air. Some of my employer's

Since the underside of my loads are flat, I use a label maker (Brother, makes heat-sensitive tape labels) and affix under the load with the car number and my name or initials. But I don't have that

Hi Denny, I always make my own loads. I typically use styrofoam meat trays or carryout boxes, painted black or load color. I cut the foam to wedge in the space tightly, about 1/8 " below the edge

Denny; I have made hundreds of loads over many years, and the ones I like best for hoppers and gons are removable loads based on a "bed" of either resin, styrene sheet or foam, that can be lifted out