I hope Mike lets this through as it is a bit off topic. Why spend all that money for something you do not need. Learn how to drill. The key to drilling a hole with out breaking your drill is SPEED of

Back in the days I was on the RR and in this list's time frame NO warning on the out side. But when a RR worker had to enter it was on the way bill as a heated car with instructions . RR workers had

I did not go far enough in my information. I know what I was looking for. You did not. This should help. I went to www.victornet.com go to - Chucks and machine accessories. Then click on - Drill

Thanks Larry, I forgot about that! Would those cars have had a "Warning" placard to air the car before entering? I imagine entering a closed car with a charcoal heater could be hazardous to your

Clark Propst writes about Naperville: "360 days to wait..." Perhaps so. However, it's only about 65 days to Cocoa Beach...and many of the same players will be there. I guarantee no hurricanes

Thank God I don't drink coffee! Clark Propst coffee

Eric, The D&M cars in series 2700-2704 originally had 7-panel doors as seen in the P-S builder's photo. The 7-panel design was used from circa 1940 to 1952. The 5-panel design came into existence

paul catapano asked: Nope. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2942 Linden Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705 www.signaturepress.com (510) 540-6538; fax, (510) 540-1937;

Thanks SGL

Schuyler, Try these, Mainline Modeler: June '88 September '88 February '89 January '92 January '96 This is the list I used but I didn't note wich was the best. Later, Bill Kelly Schuyler wrote:

Closed vents can mean a heated car also in the winter. Thank you Larry Jackman ljack70117@... Vegetarian - that is an old Indian word meaning "lousy hunter".

Paul Catapano asks: Paul, The short answer is no. Open hatches mean loads in ventilator service, while closed hatches mean either loads with ice, or an empty car. Interestingly, a given load might

Is there any correlation between the position of the hatches (open or closed) on a refrigerator car and whether it's loaded or empty? Paul Catapano

Milwaukee welded roof with good shots them myself and What issues were these in? I have all the MM. SGL

Clark Propst wrote: Guess Midwestern taste in beer is much like their taste in coffee . . . Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2942 Linden Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Thanks: To Ted Culotta for his patience and tolerating me on what appeared to be a very hectic weekend for him. To Ben Hom and especially Jerry Dziedic for coming through in a pinch. New: Bill Welch

Hey Mr. Schnepf, I looked for the new C&EI shipper guide at your web site and couldn't find it. Can you tell me what the cost is, including postage, to send me one here in California? Thanks, Shawn

Hi All, I have finally organized my magazine collections. I am currently concentrating on completing The Keystone and pre 1990 Mainline Modelers. I have cataloged Classic Trains, Rails Northeast. I

Hmmm. That's odd. I never received Tim's comment, only Bill's followup . . . Are there on-line photos that show the roof? SGL

So, I was cruising through a Branchline Yardmaster kit today and thought I should review the PDF at the Steam Freight Cars website to check on the roof, doors, handbrake and running board.