Remember that the ORERs are a GUIDE, and not always the best one, since it relied on railroads self-reporting. In the case of the C&As 17000s, they actually LOST a quarter inch between 1915 and 1950.

I expect that few or none of these cars were repainted/relettered for GM&O. The Alton series was almost entirely retired/scrapped in the late 1940s. There are a few photos showing these cars in their

Ed, thank you so much for your excellent response. I’m getting the picture now that by 1953 there weren’t many of these cars left. But they were wood cars with radial roofs and some kind of

Ray Breyer feels that these were 1905 wooden cars rebuilt with radial roofs and some version of dreadnaught ends. We are still looking Thanks for your input

Thanks Todd, I’m looking for that photo

Fenton, A little more data. I checked my January 1952 ORER, and the GM7O had 6 ex-Alton 17000 series boxcars listed. They were not big cars: 12'-1" at the eaves, 12'-11" over the running board and

Fenton, Looking at the Library of Congress copy of the photo, it kinda looks to me like the ends were 3/3 ends with a wide part at the bottom of the bottom panel. I'm not sure I can figure out the

Steve April 1943 -- Charlie Duckworth Omaha, Ne.

Thanks Ray, so these, as rebuilds were wood with radial roofs and dreadnaught ends? And if I could find a photo of a GM&O 17XXX series car that would work? I want to bash one but need more info.

Ray, does that suggest using Westerfield sides with new ends and a roof ought to work or do we know the height was increased? Gary Laakso Northwest of Mike Brock

These are NOT steel cars. Download the high-res image from the Library of Congress, and pay close attention to the sides: the horizontal end to body supports are a clear indication that these are

With that colour number, I am guessing that it is most likely a Sherwin Williams chip.  I will try my local SW store to see if they can supply a chip. Cheers, Greg Kennelly Burnaby, BC, CANADA --

Thanks Tom, my bad Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

I'm looking for photos and info on Alton Railroad boxcars in the 17000-17998 series for a kitbash. These were steel with radial roofs and that's about all I know. Charlie Duckworth posted a photo

On Fri, Sep 16, 2022 at 08:13 PM, O Fenton Wells wrote: Yes I was referring to the alcohol version of rye. There are several good versions available today as it has made a come back in the market

I have been asked to explain my process to airbrush freight cars and other models. I have done my best to provide an answer in my new blog post, “Airbrushing Water-Base Paint and Tools”. I

I wonder if this is the same/similar paint used to "repair" metal roofs on houses? If you drive down I-81 in VA, can see many houses in the rural areas on the southern portion with painted roofs.

Brian, I doubt if it is on Xfinity - it's old fashioned - over the air Low Power WRTN [formerly WKRP]. I think the E/I are broadcast @ 9AM & other times [station too lazy to provide a schedule] - I

Yes I was referring to the alcohol version of rye. There are several good versions available today as it has made a come back in the market YUMMO Just say’in Fenton Sent from my iP

For me, the tells on the roof are the rib nearer the end of the car than other designs; it goes under the laterals, and the faint stiffeners in the center of the panels. I can't say