Then you have not built one of the Tichy USRA tank cars. Also, some kits have cast-in ratchet gears for the vertical handbrake, although some other parts may have to be added. Tichy makes (and sells

Gene Green said: Guy Wilber probably has exact info, but I'm certain Gene's last statement is at least partly wrong. Several car rebuildings on several railroads, all post-1937, have been

come up you built Obviously, may not source? Good questions, Rob! Most folks use Excel nowadays and I know I can open those with my antiquated software although, just now, I've forgotten how I do

Below is a list of hand brake models, no doubt incomplete. Any additions would be appreciated. Dash were added in place of spaces in a futile attempt to keep the columns straight. Would anyone

Gene; Sounds like a very worthwhile project. I'm in, but I've already come up with some questions... First...For those of us so inclined to send a data file...What file format would like people to

Offered with power brake or vertical brake staff. Crown trucks a first for "O" scale. Which power (hand) brake? Will you or can you make it available separately? Gene Green

Thanks to all who replied to my questions about NP Pig Palaces and stub-sill tank cars. I knew you guys would know! Larry Lee Auburn, AL

Please help me compile a database of hand brakes used on freight cars built between 1937 and 1960 inclusive. Column headings are listed below. If anyone can contribute information I would be much

Ed; I happen to have one of the MDC WP cars with the automobile doors on the A end, but I believe MDC also makes a version without the end doors. The B-end is a 2(3?)-3-3 inverse Dreadnaut end. The

What kind of an end does the MDC 50 ft. single sheathed auto car have? Is the roof a separate part? The roof is the same as the Westerfield MP/TP auto cars (and Wabash single sheathed auto box

a PRR be I found a late shot of one on the PRR freightcar page: http://prr.railfan.net/freight/freightphotos.html? photo=PRR_F41deck.gif&fr= (To head off complaints, you will have to cut and paste

Max, you missed the point. Reducing the TE necessary to haul the hoppers by reducing both the starting force required, and the rolling friction once moving, can have a significant effect on how many

The problem was not the hoppers. It was the hard chrome plating on the driver's tires! After that was machined off, with no other changes to the loco, the results were as mentioned with the same

Garrett, at least some of the F41's decks look somewhat different as far as the steel parts that are not covered by wood decking. I have a shot of one car that clearly shows this -- but on the other

Tony: After all these years, I still TYPE nickel with wrong spelling. Sorry! You are right of course about my slightly confused message re:determining material to be stainless. Been a bunch of

Re: 53' 6" GSC Commonwealth Flat Car from the Walthers and OK, I will bite, what modifications are needed or errors are present in using the Walthers or Tichy car as a F41? Thanks- Garrett

Tim O'Connor asks: Who makes a true "Code 88" wheel, Mike? I think the NWSL fine scale wheel may be. I have one somewhere. Mike Brock

Who makes a true "Code 88" wheel, Mike? Tim O'Connor <timboconnor@...> -->> NOTE EMAIL CHANGE <<-- Sterling, Massachusetts

Not wanting to let a misunderstanding to remain misunderstood and, gulp!, I guess I will have the last word on this topic, let me quickly respond to Schuyler and Denny: Schuyler says: "As I said,

Rich Yoder Models is importing a very nice Brass "O" scale H21a. Offered with power brake or vertical brake staff. Yes this is a plug for my car project. It is being produced with Crown trucks a