Group, I have some K4 decals and am having trouble in that the decals are very difficult to remove from the backing. The instructions say to float in warm water for 20 seconds and remove before the

In the end, all the factors we've discussed here (that effect reproduction of colour) leave me not too focused on the exact colour in the image, and more on the approximate relationships. That said,

HI Eric and List Members, I think Eric brings a legitimate point to the discussion. But I feel that in the greater overview of color and how we perceive it, in the end it will

I love the Jack Delano color images at the Library of Congress site. They have inspired my weathering efforts on many freight cars. But, when we look deeper into these

Charlie More great work they look really good. Paul Doggett. England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

that’s working equipment! Looks like a fun project. Rob

I’ve been a bit sick so whiling away down time, and wandered back into the Library of Congress Delano photos again. This time, I was a bit intrigued by a note on the Utah Rails sight that a photo

Beauty, Charlie. You are turning into a PROPST machine, the way you are knocking them out. Rich Christie On Tuesday,

Charlie, you consistently set the bar over the top when it comes to board weathering. The roof is also a really nice touch. Nelson Moyer From: main@RealSTMFC.groups.io

Growing up in Kansas City I remember my folks hitting the local railroad salvage store to see what had survived the latest derailment. Here’s my own railroad salvage; a Red Caboose Mather reefer

Many thanks to all repliers! Tim, of course I am aware of the very nice OMI 4000gal car - they called it "Nice & Timy", and I would own one since a long time when it wasn't a 1960s car. Steve,

It seems like the dome platform and running boards are supposed to represent an open grid with the raised rectangles, like Apex or Blaw Knox, not a solid piece. Steel running boards and platforms

After the merger and construction of the large concrete grain elevators at the location of the original Tacoma Wharf, Half Moon Yard acted as a major location for grain cars. I don't know how much it

Here's another 4,000 gallon car, built by GATC. On 5/10/2022 11:40 AM, Todd Sullivan via groups.io wrote: -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

Johannes In most respects the model resembles an "upsized" version of a 4,000 gallon prototype that was imported in brass by Overland Models (OMI #3123) in the late

Hi Johannes, I looked at the box label which says it is a "ICC 103 D W" tank car. It looks more like an ICC 103BW, which would likely be a rubber-lined uninsulated car used for shipping acids and

Hello friends, as some of you know I love brass models even though todays plastic and resin models are superior in detail. It's kind of nostalgic gush. I found a very rare

Resin Car Works has new Mini-Kits to upgrade HO scale hopper models for Frisco, NC&StL, and NYC prototypes. Details are in the latest RCW blog post.

modelintermodal@groups.io

Grain Transportation In the Northwest Courtesy of Chris Frissell, here is a 1964 USDA document for those of you with an interest in grain transportation by rail and other means. The coverage reaches