Kevin, I have good photocopies of Extra 2200 South Issues 51 and 52, and can scan the pages with the plans for whatever phases you need. I cannot guarantee they will be in

Tim, Thanks for the response. Yes. Most likely in assigned service. My question was more about the Monon box cars with the lettering scheme seen in this photo from the Fallen Flags web site.

I am surprised no one has mentioned the benefits of dry lubricants. I spray a small amount of Elmer's Slide-All Teflon into a container and dab it into the truck journals with a micro-brush. The same

I have an axle reamer and use it, but rarely find it essential. Axle length is the dominant variable IMO. Tony Thompson

I have a copy of this book for sale. It is in excellent condition. It was written by Larry Kline and Ted Culotta, and Published by the A.C. Kalmbach Memorial Library. I'm asking $50.00 which includes

Axle length is important. One extra thing I do, heathen that I am, that seems to make a big difference is I ream out the axle mounts in delrin trucks. There is a reamer just for that and I have a

I've carefully sanded down Kadee's high bolster plastic trucks so that they ride at the proper height. Even with the split bolster it is possible. Colin Meikle

Hello Group, I would like to thank the contributors of this topic. It is wonderful to hear from so many with very detailed and informative responses. I’m very appreciative and thank one and

This car, repainted in 1952, might have been in assigned service. -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

BoB That's a COFC not a TOFC. Andy Jackson Santa Fe Springs CA

We're the lettered with "The Hoosier Line" in the light gray background in assigned service or free runners? Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, CA

I concur with the Rapido wheelsets (all metal). I build one resin kit a month, and no matter what trucks, they get the Rapidos' (Code 88). They run $35 for 50 at Hobbylinc.com RJ Dial

I’m amused at those holding forth about which brands roll best. They evidently haven’t noticed how important is axle length, and in that case, my view would be that there is little if any

First, plastic wheels are banned from my layout. Bowser wheelsets are plastic wheels on metal axels, and are pretty good, but I don't use them. Some train set quality plastic wheels are really bad

Kadee has not changed their wheels, but roll tests with the new HGC trucks show they perform vastly better than the old Kadee trucks - it's now "slippery plastic on slippery plastic" instead

Huh. The 47 foot length made me think they were USRA gondolas. The M-15 was 40 feet right? -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

I have had best results with Intermountain wheelsets, purchased in boxes of 100 axles. And yes, that can be a significant expense. The Intermountain wheels come in 33" and 36" diameters. Tread

Does anyone offer decals for the Swift red and white scheme reefers besides Champ HR-42? The Clover House dry transfers are for steel cars circa 1954, so the data are wrong for 2500 and 6700 series

When I converted to semi-scale wheels I went almost exclusively to Reboxx and there various axle lengths. Since their (apparent) demise I have been hoarding my remaining reboxx sets for special

Re: NWSL wheelsets. I have bought only one set (38" narrow tread). They are dramatically out of gage. To correct that, I am awaiting a "Puller" I ordered from them in March. They have assured me I