Dave Nelson wrote Dave, I would ask him to redo all of the USRA rebuilds with Frank Hodina masters, correct underframes (Byron Rose can tell you there's quite a few mistakes on the B-50-12A

Hi. As a newby, let me intro: Obviously a Pennsy Fan. However, I model HO, 1935 to 1950ish (to include early diesels) and have an easy question (which means a long answer?). I have many offset side

When I originally sent this, I was not a member of STMFC, so I am resending it now. Forgive me for duplicate messages if you are on one or more of these groups. Morgan

Dave, Here's my list 15.1 Mather 42ft reefer w/ 3/3E Morrell decals 47-60's 15.2 Mather 42ft reefer w/ 3/3E Rath decals 47-60's 15.3 Mather 42ft reefer w/ 3/3E Armour decals 50's-60's 15.8

Jim Hayes writes: back and update his older kits. I don't think practical has anything to do with it, unless one defines practical as Martin's manufacturing facilities (home) not being able to

The list in the files section is a couple of years out of date. For an up to date list of all Sunshine kits and their availability,

CBarkan@... wrote: > (snip) Chris, A while back, I believe Jeff English posted a list of hoppers going through Rouses Point. IIRC, the only "surprise" was a SOO hopper (which Tim O'Connor

Brad Bourbina wrote: Brad: Funaro makes very nice versions of these with detail on both sides. Ted Culotta

Bill asked: I am thinking about putting them in a loose leaf book to make each page more accessible, but that that would compromise that originality of what I think it are major surviving PRR

Hi All, I have just received 2 books that I consider to be a MAJOR addition to my collection. The first is a collection of PRR lists of tracings for MANY freight cars. It is 1 1/2" thick.

Well, if I had to wish... 1.1 MP 45ft 22000 series gondola panel sides DISCONTINUED 1.2 MP 45ft 22000 series gondola non-panel sides DISCONTINUED 9.1 T&P

I strongly agree. Preserve the original, use the copy. Chris Barkan

Allen, I doubt there was any such safety rule in the US. Tank car platforms are not considered railroad "safety" equipment. They are there for the convenience of loading and unloading personnel

In a message dated 3/7/03 10:08:07 PM, cjwyatt@... writes: <<I think the answer is pretty simple. I believe some of the coal was burned for power and heat right there in the DC area. Also

Just a "heads up" that I found this book for sale. I already have a copy and recommend it to anyone with a serious interest in the commodities transported by tank cars in the first third of the 20th

Ted, What is wrong with being a part of the permanent payroll at Carstens? Someone has to do it! Tom Olsen Newark, DE. tcschc wrote:

I'm going to Martin's gathering on Sunday and I plan on talking to him to find out if there is any possibility of his doing another run of Mather Reefers. Since I'm going to do that for myself I can

Unusual to see a large collection like this available at once and IMO the newer ones are on the expensive side but if you want a bunch it's an opportunity. Doesn't say ex-library but I would guess it

Richard Hendrickson and Tony Thompson seem to agree that SP frt train speeds were not particularly high in most circumstances. I wonder how much the terrain in which they operated contributed to that.

Tim O'Connor writes: I seem to recall reading that when SLSW initiated their Blue Streak Merchandise service that there were some difficulties because of SP's relatively slow frt service. I can't