Ribs for stiffening within the roof panels would be an OK term. Then there are seam caps over the roof panel seams. I think car lines are generally below the roof proper, supporting it. My 2

On Dec 23, 2021, at 9:51 AM, Eric Hansmann <eric@...> wrote: I think I’ve seen seam cap and car lines used here. Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN On Dec 23, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Bob Chapman

On Thu, Dec 23, 2021 at 10:25 AM, Bob Chapman wrote: (Can anyone else remember adding stamped "roof ribs" to the wood roof in a Silver Streak kit?) Yes. How many do you need?? Tom Madden

Thanks, Dave – that unconfuses me. Jim

There were both internal and external carlines. The external ones are the visible "ribs" on cars that had them. As Eric's message implied, those with internal carlines had seam-caps that comprised

I thought that carlines were the internal structure for roof and sides. But I have no source for that. Jim van Gaasbeek Irvine, CA

I think I’ve seen seam cap and car lines used here. Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

Thanks to all who responded on- and off-line re radial roofs, both Murphy and Hutchins. For my purposes, I think I'll go with a cut-down Roundhouse 50-foot SS boxcar Murphy roof. I was

Yes, that says the Texas Chief slogan was added in 1948. But I have not seen any photograph or mention of any specific car with this slogan prior to 1954. Jim Gates

But only through 1944. That leaves out Rr-45 onward. Nelson Moyer

On p[age 260 in the Refrigerator Car Book has the information on the slogans, years applied, and new slogans added. Happy Modeling and Merry Christmas John B. Moore, Jr. -- okladivjohn@...

http://www.mopac.org/store/books-books-books/item/631-selected-photographs-from-the-missouri-pacific-historical-society-archives -- Charlie Duckworth Omaha, Ne.

I have a photo of 9241 with the new Chief slogan. I didn’t record the source. I think it’s the Santa Fe reefer book. The reweigh date is WC 47. Nelson Moyer

Does anyone have any photograph showing a Texas Chief slogan prior to 1954? Jim Gates On

I bought about 5 of those 13 panel radials. Andrew was great to provide them. No one has made a 15 panel as a detail part. Hopefully, Andy will corner the market on them. Rich Christie

The single sheathed Frisco boxcars modeled using Sunshine kits were covered in RP CYC 2 and the models featured boxcar red underframes. Joe Pennington includes his paint formula in the article.

Hello Bill & Group! RP CYC 35 dealing with the 1937 AAR boxcar I thought would offer a hint of help to answer your question. None of the noted SL-SF freight box cars produced in the mid 1930s into

Thanks, Stephen. Now I have two slogans to choose from. Nelson Moyer

Please note the additional items in these photographs: -- Hall Disc signals (also known as banjo signals). -- Lackawanna milk car - with clerestory roof. --

Here is my list of RR-45 SFRD slogans RR-45 road numbers 9370-9869 500 cars 9516 El Capitan 9627 Chief 9679 Super Chief 9766 Grand Canyon 9638 Grand Canyon Repaints may have the original slogan