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correction would the orange and GREEN be correct for sept 1947? From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Tony Thompson <tony@...> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 11:43

would the orange and black be correct for sept 1947? From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Tony Thompson <tony@...> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2019 11:43 AM To:

Straw for packing, no more than 3 melons deep. J. Stephen Sandifer

That is a prewar design, 10 panel box car. Another variation! Tim O' -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*

The parts are ready for the 3 new cars I am offering. First is the Soo Line combo door 48000 series car. This kit is just the sides and is $13. I used Branchline 1E ends but I might have to start

Hi- This is a copy of a listing I sent to the N scale 3' narrow gauge ion site. Since these tank cars were standard gauge before the Denver and Rio Grande Western narrow gauged them. I figure some N

On the subject of Tichy decals.....Has anyone spoken to them about the issues? I had a Tichy kit that had several poorly molded parts. I wrote and asked for replacements...No questions asked, Tichy

Steve The scheme is close but the logo is bit different. I think Sunshine did offer a kit with the logo that has been spoken about here. Jeff

Guys, I own a Sunshine minikit, listed as MK13 on this website : http://sunshinekits.com/minikits.html Isn't that one of these cars/schemes? Granted, 10-6 not 10 foot. And out of production, but I got

When I went to High School in the early 60's, I had to cross Gibson Freight Yard on the west end. About once or twice a year I would pass a ventilated boxcar full of watermelons. This car had no roof,

Hubert makes excellent decals, but the EJ&E date stencil should read 64 not 54. In other words it's a 1960's paint scheme - which is fine with me! :-)

oops. wrong attachment. -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*

All Tim is correct that the scheme Michael requested is now offered by Tichy. Mask Island Decals offers this scheme for EJ&E.

The EJ&E applied at least four other paint schemes that included green & orange colors, as attached here. Note the physical differences between some of the cars - they are not all exactly alike. Tim

There was an article in RMC a while ago about modeling a watermelon load. I don’t remember whether it was in a stock car or box car. I am not at home so I can’t check my files.

Here are clearer pictures showing the EJ&E 10-0 postwar box car in its original lettering, which I think was WHITE. -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*

Michael I think the only source is now Jerry Glow - or Tichy, since Jerry may have sold that art to Tichy. Jerry may have done the orange lettering for two different cars. Tim O' -- *Tim

Elden Gatwood wrote: Excellent model of a distinctive prototype, Elden. Good work! Tony Thompson tony@...

Paolo, Welcome! I see you have received many excellent tips from the Group. You indicate that your resin kits are mostly F&C kits. It is well known by this group that F&C's instruction sheets are not