Jim I’ve been using the tool for years, and I have used Intermountain metal wheel sets since they came out. While axle lengths have been discussed at length, in my experience I have found it is not

Richard, thank you very much for sharing these really fine pictures. I do like the 3rd picture featuring the wood piece added on the outside of the end of the car. Gary Laakso South of Mike

More box car photos on the ErieLack archive site... part of the NPS Steamtown collection posted by Historian/Archivist Pat (Richard) McKnight; Today: Multiple views of CNR 45432, a 36ft

It’s truck-dependent. Seehttp://www.reboxx.com/Documents/Wheelsets/33%20Application%20Chart.pdf . I don’t think The Tool changes the required axle length enough to require a different size.

Hi all, This group seems to be the best that I'm a member of that can answer this question - although it isn't directly related to steam era freight cars it is related to using models of same.

For many years, iron parts on reefers were painted black. I would doubt any were unpainted. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Hi, I am hand painting details and weathering some G gauge USA Trains refrigerator cars with wood sides and truss rods. One car, Oconto Brewing, came with a built date of 1930. That seems quite late

Andy, Yes, the undec kits provide both styles of bolster ends/poling pockets. In the directions it tells you to choose which ones are correct for your prototype. I can't help you on the other

The link to the Undec kit is right there: http://www.tangentscalemodels.com/product/undecorated-unpainted-kit-ga-6000-gal-tank-car/ Bill Welch

Tangent announced new GATX acid tank cars in 1949 and 1951 versions. The difference in the cars is in the truck bolster ends. I can see the difference in the Hooker and Diamond photos.

Would Stuart Forsyth please contact me off-list at sarahsan@... . Yours Aye, Garth Groff

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Dennis, Everyone... Apparently, there WERE Hutchins end stampings with two pressings per panel, the pressings of a different shape than the one-per-panel type: tapered ends rather than squared off

---In STMFC@..., <elombard@...> wrote : Thanks for the tip, Al. Comparing the car in that photo with those of DT&I cars shows an exact match in full side view. A view of an end for the FtDDM&S cars

Thank you very much, Eric. That's all that needs to be said as I'm more than happy, and have the patience, to read your report when it is made available to everyone. Thank you also for the effort

I have just a small correction to John's event summary. Will Jamison had the presentation on transporting wide steel plates. Nick Fry had an equally interesting presentation on Trains and Boats:

Jack Consoli and Dave Wilson displayed their Union Railroad models. Jack presented an in-depth summary of the URR freight car fleet. Dave offered a presentation that covered many tips and techniques

Bill; I heard there were 2 great presentations and a large display of modeling, at least 2 modelers, for the Union RR in and around Pgh, PA. The display (I have seen pics) had numerous hoppers,

Bill, A number of presenters mentioned folks to whom they were indebted, including you. I finally got to meet Eric, although at the Blenko's layout on Sunday rather than in the midst of the meet.