Tony: I for one believe the Gazette is still very relevant in the hobby today. It has maintained a loyal following with a stable circulation rate which more than you can say about the Mainline

I think one thing that may be hurting all the commercial magazines is the growth and success of the railroad historical societies, many of which produce their own excellent magazines (and note the

Ed Mines asks an interesting question: The "Gazette" has long been a leader in new modeling techniques, and in fact now trumpets that fact on its cover, as perhaps its greatest appeal to those

Ed, Yes, NARROW GAUGE AND SHORTLINE GAZETTE is still going strong. There are great techniques found here that are applicable to steam-era freight cars, as well as scenery, structures, etc., but the

--- In STMFC@..., "Schuyler Larrabee" <schuyler.larrabee@v...> wrote: But we're pretty much off topic, Ed. Over the years Mainline Modeler has provided many freight car articles. If it

You can get new stick on Wheel Weights at most NAPA parts stores. Some Trap and Skeet ranges have reclaimed shot that they sell for reloading. 15-20 bucks for 25#. Or buy new shot at Gun Shops. About

writes: bob only can publish what he gets. If you want other STUFF, submit it. eric

SGL, Your eBay item is precisely what I ordered through my neighborhood auto repair shop. They're great for "house cars" and likely one of the cheapest sources (vs. free) that a modeler is likely to

Fred, You're more fortunate than most. I visited several tire stores/auto repair shops seeking lead weights, even if they were in a discard bin. The best I could do was order some lead from their

I've got to think you could buy them from a local tire dealer or auto shop (even if higher priced) cheaper in the long run after taking shipping into account. Shipping LEAD ? If you really want to be

I regularly patronize a shop I haven't been to for probably ten years. We correspond by email, boxes appear in the mail, and checks pay the bills. I just got ONE bottle of MicroMask, and

Search eBay for Tire Weights. Among others, you'll find:

I get lead free from the local tire stores. They use it to balance wheels. They come in strips that are 1/4 and 1/8 thick. I usually get about 10 pounds at a time Free. Fred Swanson The

Charlie Tapper's e-mail reminds me that I have an unusual interest in reading the publishing stats for magazines. I was a little surprised to find that both major magazines (MR & RMC) have very large

Friends, The area I'm proposing to model, North Sacramento on the Sacramento Northern, had a Kraft cheese distribution warehouse in the 1950s. In checking my 1958 ORER, the only Kraft cars I found

Hello everyone, I'm trying to determine the location of the retainer valve on the B- end of Great Northern USRA double-sheathed boxcars, series 23494- 24993. I'm modeling a car circa 1948, with a

Bud, The car in the photo mentioned actually does have horizontal seams. It's nearly impossible to see the seams without magnification, but with the aid of a loupe they can be seen albeit ever so

This e-mail could also be titled "Poor Man Needs $$ to get to Cocoa Beach". I've got a new in the box Sunshine PRR X-26C, kit #64.20, for $45.00 I pay shipping. This is the steel rebuild, Youngstown

Ed: correct. Beginning in 1939 . . . . <<< Thanks for the information, it is very helpful. I will look for a copy of the publication that you mention. Nick Seman

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