Hey ya'll. Does anyone know "when" these cars were converted to chip service? Don Worthy Ivey, Ga. Tim Gilbert <tgilbert@...> wrote: Randy Williamson wrote: Randy, According to the

I once had a number of Kar-Line kits that came with Central Valley trucks, not Kadee. They came with Kadee couplers. Had their own boxes, not Athearn boxes with labels slapped on them. Lee

Randy Williamson wrote: Randy, According to the April 1961 ORER, MILW #273221 was designated as an XMP car: - "XMP" defined as "A house car similar in design to "XM" but specially equipped for

The picture immediately said "hog fuel" to me... Thanks for sharing it. Milwaukee series 273000-273260, classified "Auto, XMP" -- But if you look at note J in the 1959 ORER: "Cars in (series) are

Steve Haas asked: "I'm looking for a source/sources of decals for GN, SP&S, NP, CB&Q, UP and SP reweigh dates and locations. Is anyone aware of sets for this purpose?" Yes - Champ HD-52 for C&S, GN,

List, I'm looking for a source/sources of decals for GN, SP&S, NP, CB&Q, UP and SP reweigh dates and locations. Is anyone aware of sets for this purpose? I'd also be interested in a list of codes

Randy Williamson wrote: It clearly has roof hatches and side doors, but no bottom outlets and no sign of slope sheets. I would indeed call it a box car. Tony Thompson Editor,

Attending a swap meet in Appleton, WI today. I purchased some Milwaukee Road publicity photographs. This box car caught my eye. I am not sure if you can call it a box

Thanks to all who answered. I was afraid they goofed again. Richard, you're right I wasn't paying attention. How much do they cost? Thanks, Clark Propst

Brian, I was all set to buy the three pack, but was warned that they were, as you said, JUNK!!! Bobby Pitts Brunswick, Ga unseen with Ed, blame shelf.

Gene - Yes, it is lime, used as a disinfectant. Standard CP and CN practice. - Al

I believe that was the name of the operation that claimed to have the largest HO railroad in existence back around 1959 when I visited the basement in East Aurora NY and which later sold assembled

Much to chagrin of those of us who reserved the Trix cars sight unseen with their local dealer, thinking that they would be good cars based on information provided by Ed Hawkins, and others. (Note, I

Well, he has been there the last two years at least, and I think he told me he was going to be there when I talked with him in Cocoa Beach. Brian J Carlson P.E. Cheektowaga NY

At noon yesterday, a memorial service for Will Whittaker was held at his church in Mill Valley. A number of railroad friends of Will's attended, though outnumbered by an extensive family, including

The cars were PAINTED white. I was once told it was because all the steam cleaning of the cars faded the BCR paint used on the rest of the car. Lime cuold indeed be sprinkled in stock cars on

Bruce, Martin did a mini kit for the Fe-22 and Fe-23 cars which has ONE new end and new side sills, sells for $10.00, and is intended to be used with a Proto 2000 50 foot auto car with end

--- In STMFC@..., "buchwaldfam" <duff@...> asked: matter Bob's Photos prints now have negative numbers? Has anyone recently asked Bob or his son about cataloging his huge collection of

anyone Unfortunately the collection has been picked over for several years. I don't remember who told me, but 4-6 other men borrowed negatives from Charlie. The negatives weren't returned to the