We have indeed discussed the Hobbyline model in the past - it even has cutouts underneath to clear the wheels. Because it is such a mediocre model, I wonder if a

Thanks everyone! I posted up some of the early tank cars in an album. I'm also posting up my ACF Type 7 Hi Walk Collection. I do also have a bunch of ACF Type X pictures if anyone is

Scott, As Ben indicated the Hobbyline model is the best starting point. There was an article in Railroad Model Craftsman, May 2011, pp83-86, “Detailing a Lehigh Valley Hopper Car” and also an

Scott Seders asked: "Is the Hobbyline model the best starting point for this LV hopper? I wanted to be certain there isn’t a better model (injection molded plastic or resin) available that I am

Is the Hobbyline model the best starting point for this LV hopper? I wanted to be certain there isn’t a better model (injection molded plastic or resin) available that I am overlooking.

Good job Ryan, the finish is excellent with the weathered look. Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Good Friends, I have just added five new tank car photos to realstmfc_AT_groups.io, "Garth Groff's Album 5, Tank Cars", found on page 9. These include an NATX twin dome, and

Ryan That’s a great looking build and I like the weathering as well. Paul Doggett. England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Depends on era. IIRC the scheme you have is the as-built scheme. Others on the list can doubtless enlarge on this. Tony Thompson

Hi all, purchased this smart looking IC 50039 reefer for my reefer collection. Checked the group's archives and could find two paint suggestions: - green ends, silver roof (Hendrickson) - black ends

Hi Levi, Welcome aboard! I will be looking forward to seeing your photographs. I’m particularly interested in early freight (and passenger) cars, especially those that could have shown up on

Here is the (1950) ORER entry for the EJ&E cars the 60400 to 60899 were 10'6" cars 60900 to 61399 were 10'0" cars doors were of course all 8'0" wide

 Hi Levi, Getting to see a few of those would be a definite treat! Claus Schlund

Very nice model Ryan, I really like the grime. Bill Welch

Morning Y'all, This is my first official post here on the board. Glad to be aboard. I have a huge library of period photos from the 1880-1915 period. Tank cars are my favorite! I have close to 5 dozen

Here is my effort in creating the 10’6 EJ&E car with 8’ door. I kit bashed it, as I did not have one of the sunshine mini kits. There was an article a few years back in RMC on modelling this car.

January 2000, from Ed Hawkins to the original FC list -- The postwar AAR 40' box cars by RC represent cars that are 10'-6" IH and come with R+3/4 Improved

Steve, Ed Hawkins did a better article in the July 1999 RMJ. Besides KCS, cars of this configuration were bought or home-built by the D&M and Erie, with MP and subsidiary MI, IC

Steve Kay asked: "I picked up a nice kit at the Berea Train Show Saturday -- a old, undecorated Red Caboose box car. The label says it is a 40' ACF Box Car, 4-3-1 ends, 8' door, riveted sides and

I picked up a nice kit at the Berea Train Show Saturday -- a old, undecorated Red Caboose box car. The label says it is a 40' ACF Box Car, 4-3-1 ends, 8' door, riveted sides and standard tab side