I Have conductors lists for the Sierra RR in 1952-1954 and three Monon CIL Boxcars show up on those lists Cars 355,478 & 9251. Al Smith Sonora CA

Mike, Thank you for the free runner confirmation. I will plan to add one of these cars to my modest freight car fleet. Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, CA

There are three photos on page 58 of Billboard Refrigerator Cars. Two are opposite sides of the same car from 1925, the third is from 1935. Jim Gates

Bill, Yes, those were free running general service boxcars. However, some 50 footers with this scheme seem to have been in assigned service between the RCA factories in Monticello and Bloomington

I strongly agree that powdered Teflon is an outstanding lubricant. Much cleaner than graphite in all applications.

Its my understanding that reefers moved on mileage rates, not per diem, so when they were empty there was no rush to get them back to where they had come from. That is probably over simplified but I

This book has been sold. Scott Haycock

My go to has always been Reboxx but I have had trouble getting them. Are they still in business? Mark P Stamm Mark at Euphoriatt dot Com Sent from my mobile device

Stalking PFE Reefers The comment below was in response to a discussion about per diem rates on the CB&Q Group. I believe Tony Thompson has mentioned PFE's need to gather their reefers, also. Bob

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