From the SRHA archives, Hayne Shop files, I've attached the first of three-page of routing instructions for empty refrigerator cars for the Southern Rwy. in 1955. (I will forward or post Pgs 2 and 3

It might not be in Vancouver. Frost never labeled where his photos were taken, and did travel to NY (see the other tab for NYC steam), so it is very likely it is in NY.

Rob Good catch, definitely three main outlets, nearest one uncapped, plus smaller pipes with retained caps as well, possibly for heater pipes? -- Cheers Jeff Helm The Olympic Peninsula

Hello all, I am doing a deep dive on auto parts trains of the late 1940s and 1950s and could really use a copy of this book. I have the other three auto and box car books in the series and they are

Hmm - with the multiple outlet and other downward projecting pipes between the centre sills, would this be a multi-compartment car? If not, why the multiple pipes dropping down through there? Rob

Charlie Thank you Paul Doggett

Very nice model! Enjoy seeing the unpainted shots. -- Charlie Duckworth Omaha, Ne.

On a perfectly flat surface they are ok to use. I use them only if there's no alternative. -- *Tim O'Connor* *Sterling, Massachusetts*

Here's an underframe view of a GATC Sunoco tank car, if you need one. 😁 On 11/7/2021 2:45 AM, Scott H. Haycock wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

James Thank you for your information. Paul Doggett

Thanks Tim, It turns out that the RC paint scheme is for a GATX car! Upon cursory comparison of your photo and the model, it looks very do-able. Do these

Thanks Bruce, I'll look at the archives. Knowing that the model represents a car that could be used in my op. scheme, is a starter for further research. Scott Haycock Modeling

On Sat, Nov 6, 2021 at 02:11 PM, Ken Adams wrote: The SOO line prototype looks like the better choice give the Cal-P traffic patterns. The SOO line car would feasibly be found in auto parts service to

They do flatten somewhat, final result is not noticeably "puffy.” Naw. Just apply ‘em like regular decals. Tony Thompson tony@...

Ken its probably worth noting that the Soo cars had square ends while the car you have has W ends. So that more or less narrows it the SAL car (which did have W ends), assuming you are worried about

Ken thanks for pointing out the issues with Tichy decals - I hadn’t heard anything about these. I have a set that I am getting ready to use and bought in the last year - now that I look close at

I think they've been out of stock for quit a while, not sure if Ted if planning on re-running them. Steve

Ed only listed the cars built in 1949, because they are exactly like the Red Caboose model, which is based on ACF drawings in the Car Builder Cyclopedia ( e.g. 1953 CBC, page 270 ). ACF continued to

Many of the auto cars (and especially on the NP given the radial roof design) lost their ability to haul cars as the autos became larger and longer and the new Evan's automobile loading equipment

You should get the speedwitch doors for the Soo car too when in stock. http://speedwitchmedia.com/product/p101-soo-line-75800-series-auto-car-doors/ Brian J. Carlson -- Brian J. Carlson,