I previously posted the link to my completed build of a Dennis Storzek Modelmaker, kit 1920 , Soo Line “sawtooth” box car I numbered 39334. I was asked if I would update the blog to include a

The photo date I have for that is June 2, 1951. The location is Winfield, Louisiana. Tim O'Connor On 4/8/2021 1:42 PM, Bob Chaparro via groups.io wrote:

Photo: Tremont & Gulf Ry. Boxcar 672 (1950) A photo from the Texas Transportation Archive: https://www.ttarchive.com/dtphoto.aspx?id=P09A149YDXR Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Photo: Southern Pine Lumber Co. Boxcar (1948) A photo from the Texas Transportation Archive: https://www.ttarchive.com/dtphoto.aspx?id=FDKA1A1LCM8 Description: Southern Pine Lumber Company boxcar

Well done, Thanks for sharing Lester Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

I have completed the build of a Dennis Storzek Modelmaker, kit 1920 , Soo Line “sawtooth” box car I numbered 39344. If you are interested the build of this resin car flat car kit, photos and

Pre 1900 CPR painted some of its box car sides a buff or ochre shade with black lettering.. This car was restored in a typical pre-190-0 paint scheme in Heritage Park, Calgary. Sent from Mail for

Its not a topic I know a lot about. I have not seen records disclosing an answer on the early colours; just the insights other modellers and historical recreation artists have put out there. Others

Bill- The comperisons of inside folding stake pockets with Wine tie-down straps show that they are not very similar in appearance. They both are close to the same size, but are very much different.

I think the decals will be at least as convincing as decal rivets. Yes, it can be done with wire. And it probably results in an even better model. But attaching

My humble research has led me to believe that the exterior loops were angled out as per Andy's description. The interior loops were hinged and resemble the Archer product. These folded flat against

From research done years ago I seem to remember these being supplied by the Wine company. 1/2" round bar bent into a loop and the distal ends were bent out to about a 30 degree angle which separated

George, I believe that you are referring to the towing staple or eye. These are easy to make out of brass wire. Regards, Bruce Smith Auburn, AL

Towing staples? ...often fastened to the bolster or side sill? Ref: Just below the PSC photo at http://blog.resincarworks.com/nyc-50-foot-drop-bottom-gondola -------------------- Richard Brennan

George; No, they are tie-downs for securing loads. The were usually welded to the outside side of the top chord, or tops of sides, or even sides of ribs toward their tops. They were very

Is it the rings used to move a gondola with a rope or chain? Do they go on top or the bottom of a gondola's side? Thanks, George Courtney

On Wed, Apr 7, 2021 at 02:35 PM, Robert kirkham wrote: Nice find. That car is part of a particularly short lived series of cars (10001-19440 - even only)Rob, Any thoughts on the color of this car?

Yes it sure does! :-) On 4/6/2021 3:33 PM, Charlie Duckworth wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Nice find. That car is part of a particularly short lived series of cars (10001-19440 - even only) - shown in Ian Cranstone’s roster data as existing 1905-1906. So far, I am unable to trace the

Bob, On the left side is a very faint "Canadian Pacific" (with "Canadian" being very faint) in an arch, with "C.P.R." on the door. On the end and on the right side is the car number