Confirming what others have said, the ACL "script" herald was not a rolling stock herald and in my many years of compiling photos and other research, I've never found any evidence it was used on

Dave Pfeiffer wrote: No, definitely Varney. Ben Hom's reply is clear. Tony Thompson tony@...

Claus, The type of anchors you have are the kind used for sailing vessels and early steam powered ships and would be unlikely on anything diesel. And very unlikely on any "large, modern -ship- such

Hello-The castings for the Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car have been sold. Thanks, -Andy Carlson Ojai CA

Maybe early Mantua kits? Dave Pfeiffer

Tony: After seeing Ben’s response with the instruction I agree. It’s a Varney. Paul C. Koehler

No, the kit instructions for the two companies are distinctly different, and it's a Varney. I admit I hadn't thought of searching on the web for old kit instructions. Tony Thompson tony@...

Tony: I had one just like that years ago, I think yours is one of the early Athearns. Paul C. Koehler

I believe the pictured car is IC 79000 — from IC series 79000-79031. The following may be more information about these cars than you want or need: In the April 1945 IC List of Freight Car

Garth, The two series of ACY cars 400-419 and 540-569 were both built by Greenville Steel Car Co. in 1951. Photos of ACY 549 & 569 were published on p. 88-89 of RP CYC Volume 15. Fish-belly side

Balclutha's last commercial voyage was in 1941, with the usual anchors, as the naval style still wouldn't cat up correctly. [prototype for everything, yaddida yaddida ...]

Hello- I am finishing up some improvements to the patterns of a Western Pacific 40' SS HO box car. Some of my early resin test shots have come up with enough parts which I can offer for sale to

Tony Thompson asked: "List members, I have two ancient flat cars, both the same, with a wood body, cast (Zamac?) underframe, and a steel sheet body wrapped around the

List members, I have two ancient flat cars, both the same, with a wood body, cast (Zamac?) underframe, and a steel sheet body wrapped around the wood. The plastic AB brake parts look like what Varney

Hi Nolan, Ed, Rob, and List members, Thanks Nolan for the info on the Balclutha. Having lived in San Francisco for 32 years, I have visited the Balclutha many times, it was always a great pleasure

Hi Nolan, Ed, Rob, and List members, Thanks Nolan for the info on the Balclutha. Having lived in San Francisco for 32 years, I have visited the Balclutha many times, it was always a great pleasure

Hi Nolan, Ed, Rob, and List members, Thanks Nolan for the info on the Balclutha. Having lived in San Francisco for 32 years, I have visited the Balclutha many times, it was always a great pleasure

Hello everyone, Have a brand new shippers guide Alton/ B&O RR's. The Baltimore and Ohio and Alton Railroads covered much of the North East and Midwest, USA. The B&O reached into New York State on

Re: Photo: PRR Gondola 296954 With Export Log Load (Circa 1930s) From: mel perry

Thanks for the documents George! This is really helpful.