Mike Brock wrote (about Hart Selective ballast hoppers): The question is, did they load cattle in *N&W* hopper cars? Richard H. Hendrickson Ashland, Oregon 97520

I seem to recall that we decided early on to include express reefers as part of the STMFC's acceptable subjects. Therefore, has anyone examined the new Tichy Commonwealth Express Truck? While it seems

I have managed to acquire a couple of P2K War Emergency hoppers. Sorry if I missed out on some info...working Prototype Rails dimenished both my limited brain power and my computer time. Has anyone

We will be at Timonium next week. Anyone wanting us to bring specific kits, let us know. - Al Westerfield Westerfield

Richard Hendrickson wrote...it seems about a year ago: Actually, from the photographic evidence that's available...and there's a bunch...UP used these cars quite often to haul coal. Seldom will you

Tom O'Connor asked: Yes and yes. The photo evidence I have suggests that more patches turned up earlier on the Pennsy cars because many X29s dated from 1924-'25 whereas most of the M26 sub-classes

http://gelwood.railfan.net/other/bo/bo910529as.jpg When did B&O start applying the patches along the lower sill? ( About the same time as PRR? ) Would most cars have patches by the late

In answer to John's original question, as far as I know, covered gondolas were not used for coiled steel service until late in the steam era. The earliest cars I'm aware of are covered gons on the

Gentlemen, This post by Mark Hemphill from the DRGW egroups list is very infomative as to open vs. covered coil cars and hot rolled vs. cold rolled steel coils. Mark T. Evans Anaheim, CA ORIGINAL

For all of you looking for more Troop Sleepers to measure and photograph, you should take a trip to Alaska. Besides having some of the most awe-inspiring scenery I know, there must have been at least

As has been alluded to on this list several times, Ed Kaminski's new book, entitled _The Magor Car Corporation_ is now available. The history of this company and its extensive carbuilding record, from

Ooops. Typo. I meant O-50-14. Timothy O'Connor <timoconnor@...> Marlborough, Massachusetts

Byron, I found it last night...turns out my MR collection goes back that far! Thanks for the info! Anyone with photos of these - please post 'em! I will - I already have several photos, but I did

Yes, that is what I meant. Apologies for the ambiguity. Richard H. Hendrickson Ashland, Oregon 97520

Garth, you saw an assembled ACF type 27 tankcar. Utterly inaccurate for the SP. IRC could have lettered the 8,000 gallon car as O-50-13. At least they would have gotten the gallonage correct....

Bill sent me a couple of views of the test shots of the Yardmaster 1937 AAR box car, which have been posted on our (just getting started) guide to Branchline

Ed, Absolutely. The Arcade (sometimes called Lisbon) trestle was collapsed by a train of 21 cars of steel, probably all coils, being carried in D&RGW 45' GS gondolas. The accident happened on July

Richard Hendrickson said: Richard is entirely right. And contrary to John N's assumption, weather protection really isn't vital for most coil uses. These coils are going to be processed further by