Tony Thompson modeled a Santa Fe ice service car. I'm not sure if it was a converted Bx-6 but I am sure Tony did the prototype research. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

I use Tamiya Clear Flat XF-86 thinned with Mr. Color Leveling Thinner. Dries flat and then you can go over it with oil washes without any issues. Here's a quick example that I just sprayed...

It was previously commented on that the rectangular lifting platform might fit into the rectangular cut in the floor below and I certainly believe that. If you look closely, you can see that two

Can you tell me more? The word 'varnish' means something quite unique and don't think of it for models. Kevin -- Kevin Macomber NGMC (717) 474-8399 www.narrowgaugemodeling.com

An old model from Frank Hodina’s vault is featured on the latest Resin Car Works blog post. http://blog.resincarworks.com/pfe-plywood-sheathed-reefer/ Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

Check out Lucky Varnish from Ammo by Mig and Mission models flats. Both work really well. Always practice on some astic spoons or something before putting on model. Scott McDonald

The link sends you to Facebook which then asks if you want to continue to the webpage. This is the link when you copy and paste

Hello all, I believe Ian is correct. From newspaper reports it appears that the Erie was materially involved in the cross-country flight and provided the car, at least for part of the journey.

Thank you for sharing. -- Kevin Macomber NGMC (717) 474-8399 www.narrowgaugemodeling.com

IIRC, these cars were also ICC Class 102, instead of the typical class 103 of the era. Regards, Bruce Smith Auburn, AL

Its tank's capacity was 9553 gallons. The dome had a capacity of 217 gallons. Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR

This was a temporary relaxation of tank car construction standards in 1942 for the purpose of building up a fleet of cars to haul crude oil and gasoline until new pipelines could be built to

I have three questions about U.S. Army tank car USAX 11225. I have an image taken in 1958, and next to LT WT 40900 is FIN 8 49. Where was FIN? Lettered on the right side of the tank is

Lester, Excellent - simply exCELLent. - Jim in the PNW

I have another question for the Santa Fe Gods. Santa Fe converted some Bx-6 boxcars to ice service. The cars were repainted gray at that time. Were the trucks and underb I by also painted

I'm decaling a tank car and will be airbrushing it with a clear flat coating to kill the gloss. I've used Model Master clear flat acrylic, but it results in a slight milky look, especially over dark

Andy, I don't understand the "small chance" qualifier: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_Cabin_syrup BTW, this got me digging a bit. Vermont Maid was the first blended breakfast syrup, and was

Read the sign again. “100 carloads in four trains” Thanks! Brian Ehni (Sent from my iPhone)

There is a small chance that one of the pancake syrups carrioed in this p[icture's car may be one I discovered decades ago. While a college student in California's Humboldt Bay region I worked with a

PFE Reefers Haulin’ Syrup (Undated) Photo courtesy of Jeff Stein. He comments: “The banner reads: “WORLD’S GREATEST SHIPMENT...” “One Hundred Carloads in Four Special