Yes. Kadee is building a good reputation building accurate models and giving correct information. At least with me. If Kadee is not going to do the narrow spaced hatches (and they did not say either

I've been using black iron wire 14 mils in diameter (30 gage?)to replace grab irons. I bought a spool of it for >$3 from McMaster Carr. It's a little too large in diameter but it's black as

Dean Payne writes: Dean, I routinely blacken brass wire parts with Blacken-It and have never found it necessary to chemically etch the brass beforehand; Blacken-It itself functions as a chemical

I have vinegar-etched metal parts prior to using Blacken-it. You get a really nice rich black finish, at least on brass. You have to clearcoat this RIGHT AWAY, because it will rub off on your

I am finishing up my kitbash of a 1920's Newburgh and South Shore GS gondola based on a Red Caboose kit (with plate ends). I am in need of long, double run stirrup steps (sill steps). Tichy has

I have a 1926 Moodys that I will let go for an even hundred.Armand Premo

New today. Prise is higher than average but the year might make for more interesting reading. Don't know seller. Dave Nelson -------------------------- MOODY'S MANUAL OF INVESTMENTS. American and

manufacturer? =========================== There were brass ones made back in the 60's or 70's. I have also seen MP54's made from Walthers stamped tin side passenger cars. When you rode them you

Doug Brown writes: The X45 looks like an AAR 50" car like Branchline's with side sheets spanning three side posts instead of the usual two. Removing the seam lines on each odd side post

Tony, and all, At first this may seem "off-topic" for this group,...but since you mention "railroad music",...did you know that Merle Haggard, the famous country-music singer, is a big railroad-fan,

Paul, The models you refer to are NP's copies of PFE R-40-23s, representing prototype cars built in 1947. The article I wrote in the Sept. 2000 RMJ was about PFE's R-40-25 and NP's copies (series

If anyone on the list has this LP, please contact me off-list. I have a digital copy from the album (which I made for the person who owns the album) but don't have the artist and track names. Tony

Has there ever been a P-54 commuter coach model made by a manufacturer? It is a Pennsy suburban coach. The railroad I model, the MA & PA would rent them for specials that they ran occassionally

Paul, I have both builders and in-service photos of these cars. There has always been some confusion about them because there were two series, 91000-91249 built in late 1947 and 91250-91499 built in

Although I hesitate to venture in where others are (wisely) choosing not to go, it would seem to me that both Brock/Groff and the Gilbert/Nelson hypotheses have some very useful aspects. 1)

In a message dated 2/16/2005 1:54:10 PM Mountain Standard Time, tgregmrtn@... writes: Yes, it was as mattter of fact and now it is the favorite saying of every Union Pacific Employee...

In a message dated 2/16/2005 1:21:23 PM Mountain Standard Time, yardcoolieyahoo@... writes: Mr. Clarke, Wow. I did not expect a reply from Kadee on this list. Now the hunt begins for a

Group, In doing a little inventory control I discovered two factory "as built" painted, fully built kits, tricked out with wire grabs, rodding and piping, of Intermountain NP reefers #91160 and

New this morning. I'm sure only those who need an insurance estimate will find this useful. Dave Nelson --------------------------------------- 1. THE CAR-BUILDER'S DICTIONARY: AN ILLUSTRATED

Generally not. They are an extra benefit of actually attending the shows. Find a friend who's going and get him/her to buy for you. Jim Hayes Portland Oregon