Andy, I would regard this as an early plug door. It is clearly flush fitting and not hinged and as such must qualify (how else would it open?). The PRR cars you mention include the XL box car and

unplug. allow for the bottom the door. --------------------------- I am not familiar with the technology used but my engineering understanding would say "yes" because: The door sits level with the

Tim, I'm inclined to say "no". A plug door has to travel laterally to unplug. The door supports on the bottom of this car door do not seem to allow for this. Note also that the vertical rod does

http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/acfx/soo14110asw.jpg David Thompson

Is this a plug door? http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/acfx/jlce1024asw.jpg Some great builder photos posted here http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/new18-24jul.html Tim O.

I received the following message from Brian Carlson tonight regarding Steve Delibert. Many of you may have known him personally. Having lost several friends in the community of railroading myself this

Hi Phil, These cars are real gems. Unfortunately, it had been painted over. 85156 was 8-58 85138 was 7-58. I also have a photo of CSP 85127 in Q paint that I took in 2002. It also seems to be

Manfred, All of this is opinion rather than proven fact; A curved/radial roof is actually a little stronger than a roof with two flat top chords. It may have been that by using curved pieces they

Sorry, if this has been discussed before. What were the reasons for the NP and others to choose the radial roof style? Looking at pictures from the builing phase they used the standard steel ends

About a week ago someone asked about car placards. I prepared a document that's on Ted's site; go to: http://www.steamfreightcars.com/prototype/frtcars/danggoodspdfmain.html for text on this and

Chris, The CB&Q LO, numbered "CSP 85180": do you know the build date of this car? I've got some photos of this style of car built for AT&SF and for Wabash in 1954, but can't read the build

I am wondering if anyone has Overland part # 9261, which are parts to build bracket grab irons. If you are willing to sell any to me, please contact me off list. Bill Welch bwelch@...

Has anyone published a comprehensive list with drawings of the various freight car ends, doors and brake wheels with manufacturers name? From time to time on this list I see reference to a certain

I have observed the folllowing hand brake mechanisms (it's more than just a wheel!): Lot 682-B, P&LE 30000 - 30499: Ajax Lot 683-B, P&LE 30500 - 30999: Champion-Peacock Lot 697-B, P&LE 35000 -

I currently modeling a fleet of AAR 1937 10' IH boxcars in NYC, P&LE & IHB. Does anybody know the type of brake wheel/ housings that were fitted to these cars. Nearly all of the photos I have of

I took a look at the photos, and if you think this equipment is suffering badly you should come to the northeast and see what real deterioration is. Most preserved equipment around here gets

There are few things in railroad preservation that can bring tears faster than a wood car sitting out unprotected through countless sun and rain cycles. It is the bane of both the observer and the

Dan; I don't think it caused a firestorm, but there is reason for many of us to be concerned. You only talked to manufacturers and hobby store owners. No modelers? You may have sold your potential

Hello everyone, I'm researching the freight car fleet of the Wellsville, Addison & Galeton. To this end, I'm looking for photocopies or electronic scans of ORER entries for the railroad from 1956

The SP&S HS has a wood laser kit for doing the 39000 chip extensions. -- ------ Allen P Rueter Phone: 314/935-6429 email allen :) artsci.wustl.edu