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Re: Car Builder Cyclopedias

Eric Hiser wrote: I am most interested in the 1910 through 1930 time frame. The 1922 Car Builder Cyclopedia is available on CD from Rail Driver

By Larry Kline · #47131 ·

Re: Equipment registers

Gregg, Thanks for your information on the mechanics of the ORERs. But what clout did the Commission have over prompt reporting of changes? By that I mean, was there any penalty if railroad managers

By Garth Groff <ggg9y@...> · #47130 ·

Re: Wheels

Pat writes: << On January 1, 1952, cast iron single-plate nonbracketed (without ribs) wheels were prohibited from interchange. >> The prohibition was extended to January 1, 1953 as of July of 1951.

By Guy Wilber · #47138 ·

Re: GATX Type X cars?

The GATX car shown is not a Type 30 (which the Athearn crudely represents). It is one of the WWI era GATC products. Note the radial courses with rivets running around the circumference of the tank.

By Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> · #47129 ·

Re: Wheels

oscaletrains@... writes: << Ok...1928 AAR Wheel and Axle Manual>> 1928 ARA Wheel and Axle Manual <<I'd still like to get ahold of a Section G manual to see if it sheds any light on it.

By Guy Wilber · #47136 ·

Re: Wheels

Pat writes: <<On January 1, 1952, cast iron single-plate nonbracketed (without ribs) wheels were prohibited from interchange.>> This rule prohibited (in interchange) the use of 700 and 750 lb.

By Guy Wilber · #47134 ·

UTC Type Vs lasted how long?

http://216.94.16.48/people/index_choice.cfm?id=129&photoid=400748160 How long did the frameless Type Vs last in revenue service? I'd gotten the impression they'd been retrofitted with frames or

By D. Scott Chatfield · #47126 ·

Re: GATX Type X cars?

Sorry, Rob. Yes, UTLX 55136 is a V car. Note the lack of a center sill under the tank. Its brakes may well be KD attached to the tank. The running boards are also attached to the tank. GATX 3176

By Steve and Barb Hile · #47125 ·

Re: ammonia cars

TT wrote: Not so fast, Tony. From the late '50s into the early '70s a number of pressure tanks were built without themal jacketing, since it was felt the carbody was more than strong enough to

By D. Scott Chatfield · #47124 ·

GATX Type X cars?

This is a link to a very nice on line photo showing the end of GATX 3176 and part of the side of UTLX 55136. http://216.94.16.48/people/index_choice.cfm?id=129&photoid=400748160 . The photo was taken

By Rob Kirkham <rdkirkham@...> · #47123 ·

Re: 1943 AAR loading rules for open top equipment

Ross, I may have an extra copy or two, but I won't know until mid-November when I come back from a trip out of the country. If so, I'll let you know at that time. Richard Hendrickson

By Richard Hendrickson · #47121 ·

Re: GN 15000-15549 - Viking Roof

And Ron; Thanks to you too; I ought to have known that the Viking roof was a clue as to the ex-Erie heritage. I believe you are quite correct that the DL & W did not have any cars with such a

By bnpmodeler <bnchmark@...> · #47120 ·

Re: Railshops Carbon Black Hopper

This looks like the same car that Funaro and Camerlengo has produced for years. Jim Hayes Portland Oregon

By Jim and Lisa Hayes <jimandlisa97225@...> · #47119 ·

Re: GN 15000-15549 Boxcars

Larry; Thanks so much! I suspected that they may have been single-door cars originally, but did not get as deep into the research that you obviously did. I am in your debt, and will say thanks again.

By bnpmodeler <bnchmark@...> · #47118 ·

Car Builder Cyclopedias

Not sure if anyone answered this, still "digesting"... http://www.ironhorse129.com/rollingstock/builders/bibliog-bldrs.htm If you look through this page and ancillary pages, you will see a good list

By Bob Webber <no17@...> · #47117 ·

Re: Car Builder Cyclopedias

Dick Bale@... wrote: Here are a couple of corrections on my part, Dick: Add me to this one. Mine is an original (I have the reprint still but would be willing to

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #47116 ·

Re: Athearn N Scale gons

Brain, You ask if this car is appropriate for a steam era gondola and the answer is absolutely! It's a 65-6 Mill gondola built first for the ATSF in the 30's (late) but remained in production

By Greg Martin · #47128 ·

Re: Wheels

Denny, A great deal depends on whether the rule emanated from the AAR Mechanical Division or the FRA. The AAR created rules say do not offer a car for interchange. If you do it can be refused and the

By Gregg Mahlkov <mahlkov@...> · #47115 ·

Re: Athearn N Scale gons

I am in need of some gondolas to carry pipe loads for a natural gas pipeline circa 1952. I do have a couple of Micro-Trains gons, their 62030 and 48060 series. These are supposed to represent a

By Brian Termunde · #47127 ·

GN 15000-15549 - Viking Roof

wrote: the Red I can probably answer the Viking Roof part. We(Des Plaines Hobbies) offer an injection molded styrene Viking roof to specifically fit the Red Caboose (formerly IMWX) AAR boxcar. Also

By dphobbies · #47113 ·

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