Armand, There was an article on modeling Montour hoppers in the Nov/Dec 89 issue of Prototype Modeling. In the article, the author, Steven Heath, commented that the diminutive (hiw word) Montour

In a message dated 7/16/2005 5:36:56 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, rhendrickson@... writes: He deserves our thanks, not our criticism, and our best wishes for continuing success under

--- In STMFC@..., Tim Gilbert <tgilbert@s...> wrote: So, without directional, loaded or empty or commodity data, we cannot determine what "FM" Flat Cars were probably free rollers. Tim,

Brian Carlson wrote: "I was paging through Pennsy Steam Years Vol 3, and on the top of page 46 is a UP hopper (number cropped out of photo) on the PRR Shamokin Branch heading to the LV at Mount

Personal attacks lead to flame wars which lead to the end of desire to log into the group which leads to the end of the group. I love this group - I learn something new every day. Personal attacks are

Say, what? The Dreadnaught ends on the Lackawanna cars, on which the outer edges of the corrugations look as if they were filed flat, were absolutely distinctive and unlike the ends used on any of

That clear (and timely) statement of policy requires no additional comment. However, I would like to respond briefly to the personal attack which prompted Mike's statement, as I have had the

Brian Carlson wrote: "Of course the DL&W doors could have been replacements since we are looking at pictures taken about 18 years apart." The doors on the DL&W car are the original doors, as

You might be using less pressure or volume but I find the vacuum necessary to keep the booth relatively clear of being in a virtual dust cloud. I see much better with the vacuum running and it

While I usually do not make public STMFC management decisions regarding violations of group rules, given that several members have commented on the derogatory comment recently about another member, I

The DL&W cars are basically copies of the late NYC cars except for the ARA underframe and minor items like tackboards and door hardware. David Thompson

In the late days of the Montour, all the ones I saw were black. But I don't know if that was always so. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave.,

You're right that a compressor intended to drive an airbrush won't generate enough pressure/volume. I use a home shop compressor purchased at a big box hardware & building materials store which has

Jim, not so sure on the ends, could be the angle ofthe pictures. I'll agree with the doors. Of course the DL&W doors could have been replacements since we are looking at pictures taken about 18

Jim Hayes wrote: "Looking at the pictures I can see that the doors, ends, and side sills are different between the 2 cars. In technical terms, the DL&W ends are 'outies'; the NYC ends are

Looking at the pictures I can see that the doors, ends, and side sills are different between the 2 cars. In technical terms, the DL&W ends are 'outies'; the NYC ends are 'inies'. Jim Hayes Portland

Question,What color were the Montour hoppers?Armand Premo

Paul Lyons said: Not necessarily, though there were not many variations for a given tonnage capacity. No. If you look in a Cyc for ARA or AAR truck specifications (at the front of

Jonathan, You might contacting John Clemens, 5273 97 Way N., St. Petersburg, FL 33708-3752. He has a phone listed 727 391 3135 but he has odd hours as I recall so may be difficult to reach. You

Having purchased the superb Culotta book on these cars during a recent business trip to the States can anyone tell me where I might get any of the Pacific Limited 1932 steel cars? I am especially