Folks, In the late 1950s, Missouri Pacific had 100 cars (7100-7199) fitted with coke racks. Were these hoppers or gondolas? Doe anyone know of photos of this series of cars with or without the

List, When I said "Unfortunately," in regard to Rail Classics, I meant it in the context that we were losing a premier importer who was very exacting. Eddie told me a few years ago at one our

Ted, Tim and List, Yes, it is true, Rail Classics has folded the tent. Eddie's father has recently passed away and other pressures have caused him to make the decision to close the business. He is

The Strahorn Library - part of IRM at Union - has quite an extensive collection of ORER's as well as model magazines, railroad books, etc. I spent a very pleasant day there last year researching CB&Q

Thanks Ted, I figured you had covered these cars. Now to find the issue. Brian Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> wrote:

On Jan 23, 2005, at 8:18 PM, prrk41361 wrote: I purchased one of these Howe truss design single sheathed box cars, Slyvan model, and I am in need of an end picture to show what type of uncoupling

Somebody here will care, so here it is: SGL Thanks for the photos. FWIW, that shot is captioned incorrectly. The rig is an ALF 800-series pumper. (The 600-series ceased production shortly

I purchased one of these Howe truss design single sheathed box cars, Slyvan model, and I am in need of an end picture to show what type of uncoupling lever these cars had. I found a side view on

About that Erie box car . . . From another list: This appears to be Erie's 63000-63099 series of end-door 50' boxcars. Larry De Young notes in his EL Color Guide that at least three of these cars

Jason: Quoting Jason C <dhc628@...>: versions? Mont Switzer

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