Thanks for the responses on this – I learned something! From now on, tightening will be my word choice. Rob

Hello All, I'm low on stock of the 585-31796 Retainer Valves. Does anyone know a hobby shop that still has these? Thanks, Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

as a suggestion, try precisiion scale, they are up and runniing mel perry

Here is their website…just call them and order what you need… https://www.precisionscaleco.com/ Jack Burgess

Wasn't Precision Scale purchased by Blue Ridge Hobbies? If this correct I was told the were dropping this product from their offerings. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

They are also sold out. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

I think that they were purchased by a different hobby shop. Jack

Ah, ok. Thanks Jack! I'll call Precision Scale direct as you suggested tomorrow. I appreciate the response. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype Modeler Murrieta, CA

Dennis, Since these cars were constructed for paper or news print service would the shorter interior length of 50'-0" be the result of extra thick end linings? I am curious what do the drawings

precision scale was purchased by the prantiles of eltopia, wa, (spokane)they also have a epay shop, j-tprantiles, good people to deal with mel perry

Bob, Frank purchased the General Arrangement drawing from IRM Pullman Library to create his masters. Copies of that drawing are available for purchase by anyone, just as Frank did. The drawings at

They've also done business for years as PF&S Railway Supply, as both a distributor and retail shop. I agree, good people. Dennis Storzek

what a gorgeous shot! I built two of the shorter ATSF flats from the Sunshine kits, with those amazing underframes. this one is a 50 footer! nice. -- Tim

Ah yes, I purchase a lot of stuff from their ebay store. Good to hear and know they are the owners. They have good customer service and very prompt shipping. Bryian Sones Union Pacific Prototype

Jack R. & I put together the initial font and logo offering on the B&O RR Historical Society website 14 years ago. (Goodness, was it that long ago?!) I drew the "13 Great States" logo and Jack did the

Bob, Steve Hile gave a more complete answer since he has viewed the P-S drawings and I have not, but it's my impression that the 50'-0" IL was a Pullman Standard thing, since the 50' P-S cars with 6'

Mel, As a clarification, Eltopia is in central Washington, not eastern. I used to go fishing in the Potholes area long ago, and we would pass through it on our way from the tri-cities. I didnt want

In terms of ships at sea, they exhibit stresses caused by wave action. Two of these are longitudinal stresses; sagging and hogging which caused by a ship heading though waves and troughs. Sagging is

Steve and Dennis, thank you for your replies as they fill-in some gaps in my knowledge of freight cars. I didn't realize Pullman-Standard had this thing and actually built boxcar with interior lengths

These are links to builder's photos of two Santa Fe Bx-37 boxcars: ATSF 144028 http://www.idaillinois.org/digital/collection/pshs/id/19582/rec/14 ATSF