Robert Jackson asked: does Bob's Photo have a web address? As has been stated before many times on this list, Bob is neither online nor has an e-mail. His mailing address is: Bob's Photos 37 Spring

On the C&O the cars received metal sides in the early '50s. By 1957 there were none, AFAIK. A pity for me unless I want to play games with actual history. But I sorf of do that anyway. Gene

They've obviously updated things, as I was able to find reference to the ORERs (I think their web-based search engine is called CAT-NYP). They're held at their Science & Business branch in

Auxiliary tenders is what I meant. Sorry I wasn't more clear. However, the tank cars were also used to ship water on SP trackage for whatever reason (probably to MOW crew locations, etc.). However,

How long did B&O and C&O war emergency open hoppers runin the post- war period with wooden sides. Were many wood sided car still around in 1957? Brian J Carlson

Thanks Ben for your assistance. Robert Jackson

A list of all Sunshine kits including the new gondolas can be found at http://www.steamfreightcars.com/modeling/new%20products/sunshine/sunkits1220 04main.html Any listing that doesn't say

Hi Guys! Anyone have info on Sunshine's 40' gons? I'd like to have part numbers and prices. Comments from listers who have built these cars are also welcome.

Tony Thompson wrote I haven't seen a railroad tarriff, but I saw a trucking LTL sheet for paints -- and every single type of possible container had a price related to it -- 5 gallon cans, 1 gallon

does Bob's Photo have a web address? Robert R. Jackson

Tony Thompson wrote What wonder? I've been saying that for years... :-) Tim O.

Another ORER collection (not complete, but they have some old ones) is the Kalmbach Library of the NMRA: http://www.nmra.org/library/ORER.html I believe that for a fee they will make copies of

Ron Rudnick wrote: Nope. The earliest at CSRM is 1898, and they have most issues from then into the 1970s. Stanford's collection does date back to the first issue in 1885, but I'm told they no

Charles Morrill wrote: But I think those were auxiliary tenders, not shipments to distant water tanks. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2942 Linden Ave., Berkeley,

Phil Buchwald wrote: Most tariffs (except for tank cars) were by weight, not volume. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2942 Linden Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Jerry Stewart wrote: Omigawd! And here our friend Richard has been brainwashing us that Uncle John was ALWAYS a fast freight road!! Will wonders never cease? Tony Thompson Editor,

Phil, no and no. It you didn't have a carload (or close to), then you sent it l.c.l. You might substitute two cars for one car, but it costs you plenty. And the customer could refuse the cars. I

OK, I can understand it at this level. If you ordered a car, you paid a minimum weight regardless of how small your shipment was. As your shipment weight went up, the rate slid up accordingly.

While I am located on the west coast, I get to Washington, DC several times a year (coincidentally around the time of the Timonium swap meets) and almost never get anywhere near Sacramento or Palo

Weren't they working on PRR G31 gondolas, as well as the H2a? If so, too bad. They were a quality importer.