I assume that most loads secured by chain were secured bychains that were used over and over again. As such the chain would show quite abit of weathering. Any suggestions on how to weather

The parts are $20.00 and that includes resin parts decals and S&H. Dr. Dave address is Dr. Dave Campbell 1456 Torrey Pines Cir Yuma AZ 85365 Fenton Wells -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC

Sir! I could certainly use that information if still available! Just let me know. Thank you, Stic Harris 12312 Cypress Spring Rd Clarksburg, MD 20871 -- - Stic

Hi List Members, I'm cleaning out some stuff I no longerneed. I have the following data pack... the topic is milkcars. This includes the following set of articles cut frommagazines from my

Earl. The B&O Modeler also had a nice article on an M-15k rebuild. Please utilize the following link to access the ezine: https://www.borhs.org/modelermag/modeler-44-201706.pdf The article is

Earl, there is a comprehensive article on the M-15k rebuild by George Toman in Prototype Railroad Modeling Volume 4 p.53-68, with both prototype and modeling photos including the underbody details.

Earl, Contact Ted Anderson at the Pullman Library at the IRM. He has drawings for the M-15s built by the Standard Steel Car Company. I have not done a detailed comparison, but I suspect that the

For your Monday viewing, hump operations on NYC in the 1950s (a 36 foot boxcar appears): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dhQq3oxpgQ Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock

Hello, Can anyone direct me to a source of a drawing of a B&O M-15 underframe? If not a complete drawing, can anyone share some of the important dimensions and further information regarding the

Bill Welch shares detail techniques on the Resin Car Works blog as he upgrades an HO scale Erie box car. Check out Bill's Xxtreme Modeling

Everyone, initially I am going to experiment w/0.010 wire and go to 0.008 if necessary. For the brake lever attachment I like to use a very short section of wire attached thru the lever that works

Bill: When I need fine, soft wire to make a loop (or other things), I use UTC Ultra Wire. It's a fly fishing (tying) product, and pretty cheap. Sizes: XS = 0.0045", S = 0.0065", BR (=brassie) =

I think you folks would also like a single strand of the stranded copper wire you find in an ordinary electrical extension cord. That copper wire is about the same size and a single about to be

Hello Bill, the smallest wire (for hobby purposes) I know of is the Detail Associates #2501. It is just .006" brass. I am using this for bell and whistle ropes and several other appliances. It is

Fenton, Could you please provide me with Dr. Campbell's address? I'd like to try my hand again at kitbashing since my stroke. Thanks much. Larry Sexton ---- "O Fenton Wells srrfan1401@...

Eric, great blog about the Accurail 36 ft boxcars. They are a wonderfully needed product for the hobby. Attached are photos of the bash we did for the Winston Salem NC RPM in October. We are deeply

I found this link on another yahoo group to a photo album posted by John Gillies of the 2917 Chicagoland

Accurail: 6 foot door Fowler boxcars. FINALLY in mass-produced plastic. I'll have a piece on them on Eric's blog in a week or two, once I finish up the latest Modeler's Notebook. Ray Breyer Elgin, IL

I know sometimes new steam era models or paint schemes are announced at Trainfest Anything this year? Brian J. Carlson

Mask Island Decals Inc. is pleased to announce the release of the Rock Island Pulp Wood car kit, (wood Rack). The kit contains body, deck, trucks, no wheels, grab irons and under frame parts, and