Hi Folks, At some point in the past, Mike said that it was okay to mention steam locomotives here on STMFC. However, I think the current thread has gone on long enough. Let’s

All: I had copied the text body from our announcement on Facebook. I didn't realize that by doing so it would embed the webpage preview that FB coded. I apologize. Our webpage is not associated with

On page 122 of Gene Green's reefer color guide there is a photo of WRX 9000, rebuilt in 1954 from a 1936 reefer. The caption says it has eight ice hatches and if I squint I might be able to see them

I have stayed away from this because it is really off topic but I will stick my toe in this just once. The core of my steam fleet is 12 Halllmark IC 4-8-2's that have been considerably redetailed and

Understood Paul, on both - I was referring to coil springs and your comment " get replacement springs from these days fortunately I have some in stock from Greenway Products I am not sure if they are

Yes, I shouldve mentioned, anytime produce was shipped in this fashion there was always a bed of straw. Possibly even straw in between layers as well. -Bob GP

TICKETS!! GET YOUR TICKETS!!! The 2022 DFW Red River RPM is pleased to announce that our online tickets sales, display table reservations, and lunch ordering is now live! You can purchase your

Steve I am in the U.K. and used 0.015” phosphor bronze wire on my Westside SP GS 7/8 but have bought in some 0.018” piano wire for about £3:00 for a metre should it ever need replacement. Paul

I was unaware of that Charlie. There are any number of Brits discussing how to size continuous springs, usually under the term CSB (continuous springy

I have been told that the MKT also shipped cantaloupes north from Texas in stock cars. Unfortunately, I do not have any documentation on this. I believe that cantaloupes and watermelons were loaded

I will add, that after the shipment of diseased animals there were specific instructions from the Bureau of Animal Industry concerning disinfecting the cars, pens, and anything they touched. However,

All- The continuous wire spring was a common way of springing locomotives in the 1940s. Varney used that method and I imagine some of the Japanese builders copied it. With proper placement and

On Thu, May 26, 2022 at 08:12 AM, Nelson Moyer wrote: No, you’re not entirely wrong. As I understand it, gladhands were galvanized when new but due to their location took a beating and rusted. The

Keep in mind during most of the period livestock were transported by rail the delivery points usually were grazing areas and auctions. Most of these facilities had no steam cleaning equipment. To

Tru Color has several metalics, and I think the closest to Old Silver is Dark Aluminum. I haven’t tried Tru Color on gladhands, but since it’s lacquer, it should work. Nelson Moyer From:

Bob, I will send you what I have this weekend. There was an article in the first B&O Modeler on modeling these cars. Bes Regards, Bruce D. Griffin Ashland, MD https://bomodeling.com/blog/

That has been my experience, Jim. Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

Watermelons, potatoes, tomatoes, oranges. J. Stephen Sandifer

Nelson, Thanks for the correction and very useful additional information! I will look for a paint color similar to Floquil's 'Old Silver'. I don't believe I have any in my stock of old and older

No, you’re not entirely wrong. As I understand it, gladhands were galvanized when new but due to their location took a beating and rusted. The ends had to be kept clean for airtight fit. Floquil Old