the size no doubt varied over time right? -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Bill Pardie asked: "As with Gene Deimling’s recent post on revisiting older models I find that I am spending a fair amount of time upgrading some of my earlier models. Early on I built models

Nice looking cars Wiliam. What yellow and orange did you use? Anything special. I still have to build the NP reefer by W&R Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC

I found the W&R flier with Bill McKeown’s comments on the color for NP’s wood refers. Gary Lasko covered all of the points in his recent post. Above are tow of W&R’s offerings of these cars.

this would be the builder’s photo of the side view. Not sure when the buzz saw came into practice but after 1919 when these were built. norm

I think it’s correct Bill (Norm Buckhart) Begin forwarded message:

As with Gene Diemling’s recent post on revisiting older models I find that I Am spending a fair amount of time upgrading some of my earlier models. Early on I built models following the

I can't remember the first time I visited Des Plaines Hobbies. It was probably in the late 1980's or early 90's. In those days, I often had a meeting in Racine, Wisconsin and on my return trip to

Des Plaines Hobbies was always a must stop for me in Chicago and Ron was a big part of the reason. My condolences to the family. Colin Riley

Every year when Dick Harley and I headed to Chicago for Naperville/Chicagoland we made it a routine after picking up the car to grab a pizza and head to the shop. Visiting with Ron was always a treat.

Guys, It came to me as a shock. I would see Ron once or twice a month as I live in Racine and my modular clubs are in Illinois. As Michael said " well stocked brick & mortar store" , I ditto that. I

Always looked forward to visiting Ron while at Naperville. Always had a nice long talk about many things. I will miss seeing him this year. My best to family and friends. Lloyd Keyser

Michael- Is the caption “I may be an actor on TV and the movies but in real life I am a Model Railroader?” You are right about the magic; my post relating that Ron worked at All-Nations

While I regrettably never met Ron Sebastian, my friend did, and he was very impressed with and very much appreciated Ron's warm hospitality, even though it was Todd's first and last visit to his

Oh, the Cubs hat too. Great photo. But first the Cubs died, then Ted’s wife, and now Ron. Please be kind to Chicagoans at RPM in a few weeks. We’ve reached our threes. I had the pleasure of

I have already commented on the sad loss of Des Plaines Hobby's Ron Sebastian, but today recalled a photo my cousin took of me during the Chicagoland RPM weekend a few years ago. It was taken at Des

Another quick way is to use an graphite pencil where needed and of course it is a great effect in O Scale. Greg Martin Why Yes I have done some modeling... Sent from AOL Desktop-- Hey Boss, Somehow

Or people can do as George ask to email him at the address he gives for the a copy of the list. I did and it came immediately. . . Bill Welch

The Union Oil tanks look almost like UTL Type Xs, with the obvious exceptions of the headblocks and center yoke around the dome. The tank bolsters are also different, though a similar design. David

Please send the list, Thanks.