Anodizing may be one of several colors… Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Jim and Barbara van Gaasbeek <jvgbvg@...> Reply-To:

I have a slightly different question – what paint or paint mix would be right for anodized aluminum? The color is necessary for a kit, but I’ve never seen anodized aluminum, so not even sure

I’m familiar with that mix of floquil but mine is gone. Brian J. Carlson

Brian: I like Vallejo's Oily Steel for galvanized. Then a light overspray of a contrasting gray. I use something darker, but lighter might work as well. I think there are some Youtube videos on

That's my mix too! I still have some Floquil colors which work beautifully for weathered galvanized metal. But brand new galvanized metal is very shiny. And

Brian, I've no experience with Vallejo but many years ago, in an article by Mont Switzer, he recommended a 50:50 mix of silver and reefer grey. I followed his advice, on a Monon steam era freight

Does anyone have a recommendation of a Vallejo color that would replicate the look of galvanized metal? I was going through online charts but nothing was standing out. Have to paint some steam era

When describing the build of a freight car with a wood running board I may state I milled the running board thinner or to prototype thickness. I have been asked why and how I do that. If you are

there was also a web site dedicated to the boxcar/reefer of HJH, but that has long since disappeared mel perry

Good morning all: I have a two page set of 1/4” drawings for (1) H.J. Heinz Pickle Tank Car with enclosed tops (dated April 19, 1941) and (2) H.J. Heinz Vinegar Tank Car (dated May 7, 1941). The

FWIW, Athearn made a pickle car that could be built with exposed tubs or enclosed tubs. They were lettered for H.J.Heinz. I don't know how close it was to any prototype. Ken Montero Sent from my

OOPS! And I have some of round 3 on order! I guess that what Michael posted is the last call before they get sent out. Regards, Bruce

The side-dump is a fairly rare car: B&O class N13 inherited by C&O in 1926 when it took control of the Sandy Valley & Elkhorn operation. David Thompson

Bruce and list: you missed one. 3rd run is due in July listed as “in transit” on the Rapido delivery schedule. Sku 121009-121024 run 1 Sku 121025-121048 run 2 SKU 121050-121063 run 3 in transit.

Brian, That's the 2nd round, due out momentarily. Michael was pointing out a THIRD run! YIKES! Regards, Bruce Bruce Smith Auburn, AL

These are due soon so hope you pre-ordered. Brian J. Carlson

Not mine. Introducing a U25B/U28Bph1, but NOT in Rock Island, even though they owned 50+ of them. Thanks! Brian Ehni (Sent from my iPhone)

So those sons-of-a-gun up north are planning to take more of my hard-earned cash: https://rapidotrains.com/products/ho-scale/freight-cars/ho-scale-37-general-american-garx-reefer Michael

The book has a photo of an open side HJH tub car. Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of "BRIAN PAUL EHNI via groups.io" <bpehni@...> Reply-To:

The book I mentioned has a drawing for an open side tub car for L.. Forman & Sons, Pittsford, NY Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of "Schuyler Larrabee via