---In STMFC@..., <Rhbale@...> wrote : You are looking at a Bettendorf L-section 30-ton caboose truckmanufactured by the Bettendorf Axle Company of Bettendorf, Iowa. TheL-section is a clue that it was

Fellas I am seeking info on what other eastern roads had scrap tin gondolas with side extensions. I have heard that W&LE may have, but would appreciate clarification and confirmation with car

Should have test shots of the floor / underframe next week... Finally. Shouldn't be too much longer after that. Dennis Storzek ---In STMFC@..., <ed_mines@...> wrote : Anyone know when this is now

Help Received on This Bill Welch

Anyone know when this is now scheduled to arrive? ed mines

I am enjoying reading Speedwitch's Vol. 6 "Focus on Freight Cars" that includes several good photos of the SFRD's Rr-18 class. I had forgotten about this interesting wood-sheathed version of the

There was a LOT of variation in Bettendorf sideframe design. Since they were developing new technology (cast sideframes) every time a problem surfaced they would make a design change to deal with it.

Whether this truck is a Bettendorf product or a Bettendorf design made by someone else, I would think that this style has some designation. A name, number, or code to put on specification sheets for

Good day all, I recently found 3 Front Range 40' Dbl. Door ACF box cars in my cabinet of "stuff". I took them to a flea market but found no takers. I looked more closely at them and found them to be

---In STMFC@..., <mark_landgraf@...> wrote : Chuck I can see where the confusion crept in. You need first to understand that Bettendorf was a truck manufacturer, not a truck style. They made styles of

You are looking at a Bettendorf L-section 30-ton caboose truckmanufactured by the Bettendorf Axle Company of Bettendorf, Iowa. TheL-section is a clue that it was likely made between 1903 and 1908.

Yes. ---In STMFC@..., <smithal9@...> wrote : Jared did you ever find the MDC Tender? If not I have one I will sell you Contact me off list Al Smith Sonora CA On Wednesday, October 26, 2016 6:30 PM,

Chuck I can see where the confusion crept in. You need first to understand that Bettendorf was a truck manufacturer, not a truck style. They made styles of trucks for themselves and others. ‎Most

Richard Townsend wrote: "I have base kits of both, so I will use whatever I am able to get. I want to approximate GATX 56608 which had a dome the same diameter as the tank. I'm guessing it was 10,000

I believe this is called a Bettendorf T Section caboose truck. Kadee makes this truck in HO scale. http://www.kadee.com/htmbord/page581_1581.htm Hope this helps. Regards, Larry Platt

If the first link didn't work, try this one. https://goo.gl/photos/xEjZx9zByqDqJLjN8 This is my first try at using Google photos. Chuck Peck

I have bought these direct by the case. https://www.flambeaucases.com/index.php/site/details/T806 Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: STMFC List <STMFC@...> on behalf of STMFC

Well, that address didn't work for me. Roy Wojahn On Friday, October 28, 2016 4:50 PM, "lnnrr152@... [STMFC]" wrote: Here is a link (I hope) to a truck under an L&N

Bob, A friend found a variety of Plano compartment boxesat a Bass Pro Shop. Maybe you can cut a block of Styrofoam to match the overall60-foot box car dimensions, wrap it in bubble wrap, and take

Here is a link (I hope) to a truck under an L&N caboose. It says Bettendorf as cast on but that rounded lower member seems different from other trucks I've seen. Any ideas on a name for this truck