I tried inserting the .jpg photo and I couldn’t open it. I’ll try it as an attachment this time. <<...>> Chuck Davis

Chuck, contact F&C https://i.ebayimg.com/images/i/232534894738-0-1/s-l1000.jpg

Chuck, Can’t see the attachment but perhaps the lettering in my he F&C #1011 kit for the butter dish car? Marty McGuirk

That's a great looking car. George Toman

Was there an attachment with this message Can't see one. Robert Bogie

Is anyone aware of decals available for the yellow Borden's lettering on the red milk tanks in the attached R. L. Pitts photo in the John C. LaRue collection. Chuck Davis Norfolk VA

Fine model and presentation Dick. Dan Stainton

Modeling the late forties, I am seeking a source of information as to the proper ratio of wood to steel cars.I have come to the conclusion that I have too many steel cars to truly represent the

I know that my road (L&N) bought freight car reds from low bidders. Some a little redder, some a little browner, some faded faster, some became almost pink. So even before weathering, I make sure

Having secured two InterMountain unbuilt Undec War Emergency kits I am intending to build one as a Wabash version w/a straight sill and many gusset plates and the MKT's version that was built on

Dick, Thanks for the response and the information. I just might still have a bottle of Floquil “Rail Brown” in the box of paint bottles next tot he paint booth. Still usable or not… we will find

Good day Gents, Still out here paying attention to the freight cars, especially the MKT ones. Best regards, Tom Palmer

i agree with Tony, would make a lot of sense on reefers, IF the train crew carried the cans. Stuffing the box full of hotbox sticks and setting a bucket to dribble water on it might make the

Hi Tim... That was a very good analysis of the issue, and the photo showing the various mineral reds was wonderful. A friend and I sample paint where ever we find it. If possible I retain a

Wayne Campbell wrote: Not sure about application to a reefer, but on the SP, such hooks on cabooses and locomotive tenders were for "Keeley cans," hot-box relief coolant containers. Tony

I don't know in THIS case, but the Pacific Electric had some cars withbrake rods located outside the trucks like this, due to extremely sharp curveson some tracks that interfered with the hand brake

Garth While I have seen and held many prototype paint chips in my hands, I have never owned one. They are a valuable commodity, and owners donot share them freely - Ed Hawkins obviously being a major

Nice detailed pictures - and both ends included is a bonus. There are four small hooks hanging from the frame member above each truck. I wonder what they are for? Wayne Campbell Abbotsford, Canada

Tim, I really wish you had more samples to share. I found it interesting that you have B&O samples from two different manufacturers, and they are different. Still, after

Gordon Andrews wrote > So.... anyone want to start a data base of "correctcolors"? BTW, the "green identified > as "Sylvan" by Pantone is NOT what Southern used ontheir steam passenger