Tanks are M4A3 (76) W (HVSS). Which means 1945. Flats belong to US Army Transportation Corps. Probably taken in France, possibly just after the tanks were unloaded from a ship. Jim Gates

I think they are unloading the engine. There are two firemen in slickers awaiting to drive it away. If it was being loaded only the manufacturer's workers would be involved. Pat Wade Santa Barbara,

This would make an interesting siding. Does anyone make opening end doors that operate? Has anyone modified a car to have open end doors? -- Allen Cain Modeling the Southern in 1955 in HO Scale

They have the huge brake wheel on the side of the car and what appear to be end buffers: https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/49210936658/in/album-72157712179496252/ Gary

No real info at the posting site that I could find. I assume the load is a depressed center flat bound for the USSR (CCCP) as a part of the war effort. Probably one of

David Payne wrote: “The fellow to the right seems to be watching intently; could it be loading instead?” David, If you look closely at the photo showing the fire truck still in the car you can

Several interesting photos here including the PRR X30, a single car class. http://industrialscenery.blogspot.com/2019/08/carrying-vehicles-in-boxcars.html

Is Scalecoat II Wash Away Paint Stripper/Remover for Plastics formulated the same as the Chameleon paint stripper? They look similar. Ken Montero

It sure is dirty: https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrigerlibrary/51123193132/in/album-72157718970883282/ The B&O boxcar appears to have had many wood pieces replaced in its roof. Gary

The fellow to the right seems to be watching intently; could it be loading instead? DPayne

Also shows many PRR versions of the wagon top box car. John

Diane Wolfgram commented: At least 210 of these were built in 1914, too. Ownership was split, primarily, between the Southern Pacific and the lines that were later consolidated into the Texas & New

Could you be thinking of Chameleon? That was the best I ever used,I still have a bit left that I use sparingly when all else fails. I think someone came up with the formula for it recently so there

Good looking build Nelson, looks very nice Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

what i find interesting is it is listed as a non profit @ $100 a share and only tranferable only to other railroaders? was this an early attempt at humor? ;;-)

I just finished building two Q Connection kits for CB&Q NE-10 waycars. There are the only kits available for these cars, so I’m posting two photos of the model in case there’s interest out there

Lot of neat weathering ideas in that photo! Scott McDonald

I checked the Florida State Department list as that is where all Florida corporations are registered, but it isn't even shown as inactive. That is where I would start unless the corporation was

I am not an airbrush user so I can't give you an opinion on using Vallejo Brunt Red 70.814 in an air brush. But as a color, I have found it a very good match to the faded freight car red that would

Yes it is definitely a Ventilated Refrigerator, FtDDM&S, class VS. I stated I was interested in building a ventilated box car; however, contacting Eric and not finding any photos the ventilated box