George Toman shares his Duryea underframe installation in the latest Resin Car Works blog post. http://blog.resincarworks.com/workbench-wednesday-26/ Eric

All Southern Pacific owned tank cars such as the 12,500 gal. O-50-13 class built in 1941, were classified as "O" type freight cars. The O stood for oil. In 1950 the SP had the 10th largest tank car

In about 1938-39 rebuilt about 100 of these into all-steel cars that looked very similar to a tall "X29". A few years earlier FGE ripped off the old superstructure and replaced w/a new one

The PRR had around 3,000 of these cars, and they became FGEX reefers in the early 20s -- Bill Parks Cumming, GA Modelling the Seaboard Airline in Central Florida

Sorry sports fans. I forgot the attachment. Garth

Friends, Elden's comment about steel-related railroads prompted me to dig out this photo of Patapsco & Back Rivers gondola 127. It was from series 100-199, a 52' 6" mill gondola. The photo was taken

dennis: just out of curiosity, this was the first picture of such that i have seen in my 65 years of being in the hobby, and no the "x" designation wasn't overlooked, and yes there have been

On Tue, Oct 27, 2020 at 01:18 PM, akerboomk wrote: Was it early enough to be “pre-tank-car” ?Why is everyone missing the fact that the two cars have "X" car numbers, which is a clear indication

Photos: PRR Ventilated Refrigerator Cars 608501 & 104109 (1915 & 1916) A photo from the Barriger Library collection of 608501: https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/42125468450 Click on the

Was it early enough to be “pre-tank-car” ? Initially (IIUC) oil (crude/refined) was shipped in barrels. Obviously, leakage would contaminate the interior for other loadings (such as grain).

Most people simply don't understand the technology. If you USE the internet for anything at all, there are hundreds of entities out there gathering information about you.

Tony, I agree but it's the only way to keep up with the grandkids. I hate the arrogance of the leadership of the company however, Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC

I appreciate that, Tony! In my research, I have noted the lack of good knowledge on the “steel” road cars, primarily USS-related, but also Beth Steel, J&L, and others. I have eagerly awaited

I'm personally not enamored with FB, but more importantly, my wife, a computer professional, distrusts it mightily. If I were to want to join any FB groups. I would have to begin by having a

Elden Gatwood wrote: Exactly right! I happen to have that F&C kit on my workbench as I type. Tony Thompson tony@...

Andrews trucks still in service too. -- Ken Adams Still in splendid Shelter In Place solitude, about half way up Walnut Creek Owner PlasticFreightCarBuilders@groups.io

Anytime you go online to a website or search engine, your data is being harvested. You don’t need to be on Facebook for this to happen. You can put as many apps on the browser to restrict these

Complete agreement! Schuyler

this may help to identify the brake wheel :-) My Dad's photo (and a VERY old scan)

Bob, Group; While a long way from home (not really), for a URR gondola, and with a load unusual for that road (not really), I would add that this is typical gon behavior, from the numerous photos