Hi List Members, A little while back we were discussing SRFD reefers with ventilator hoods - I think these were called Bohn ventilators. There is a 1938 image showing a partial view of a car so

Ron was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and was stationed somewhere in the south—Ft. Stewart I think—which is where I think his interest in southeastern RR's developed. He owned many SE RR drawing I

Very shocked and saddened at this news. Saw Ron less than three weeks ago and enjoyed his company immensely. He seemed as always so this is a very sad surprise. Sincerest condolences to his nearest

So sorry to hear that, I go back over 30 some odd years with Ron at Des Plaines Hobbies and the Southern Historical group. He will be missed. Fenton Wells -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC

In my case it's because I was stunned to hear it... talking with friends offline about Ron. I will really miss him - saw him at his shop nearly every year, and he came out to Springfield MA nearly

Surprised no one has mentioned it, but it's been reported that Ron Sebastian (Des Plaines Hobbies) died earlier today (Wednesday). No other details. Tom Madden

Tim, Great tank cars. A car with same end sills survives at Steamtown. When I photographed it about 15 years ago it was unrestored, but Steamtown sources say it belonged to

Kevin Bunker shared this 1908 photo (with zoom in view) from the Baker Library - California Historical Society -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Folks, The Summer issue (#109) of The Keystone Modeler is now available on the PRRT&HS web site at: http://www.prrths.com/newprr_files/newPRRKeystoneModeler.htm Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith,

Elliot Courtney wrote: "I have two 4600 series cars (double sheath with wood door) and one 4300 series car (single sheath with wood door)." The Accurail 4600 series kits model the USRA

I have two 4600 series cars (double sheath with wood door) and one 4300 series car (single sheath with wood door.

Folks; Greg is right, the PRR X26 rebuilds got the later "no-intermediate-rib" Hutchins roof, during the mid-thirties rebuilds. People assume that when rebuilt, they got all new equipment: roof,

nolan: went thru the entire paint brush category, no luck, what category is this item located in, there are literally hundreds of items thanks mel perry

Assuming you are referring to HO scale boxcar doors: Kadee, Tichy, Westerfield, Accurail, Southwest Scale, Intermountain, etc., etc., etc. Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR

So kind of the presenters to share their clinics. Even RPM attendees can't get to ALL the clinics on any given weekend, so the sharing is much appreciated. -- Michael Gross Pasadena, CA

Greg Martin wrote: "A good look at Fenton's photo looks like the rib in the center of the flat panels is missing. This has been something that has been debated many times with Pennsy modelers on the

DM&IR was an early user of 3M Scotchlite reflective lettering starting in 1955 on new diesel locomotives. Starting in summer 1959 these reflective monograms, reporting marks and numbers began to be

Elliot Courtney asked: "I have a couple extra Accurail double and single sheath wood boxcars and was wondering if anyone has some good kitbashes to work with these cars. I am modeling 1949 in the

Thanks, Dennis, for proving that my memory still works pretty well even if nothing else does, like finger dexterity, eyes and such! (-: My best, Don Valentine

Guy Wilber wrote,” .....reporting marks and car numbers are stenciled onto thin metal plates attached over the wood sheathing.” And, I thought I had studied DMIR photos well. Learning makes for