Mike, .031 + .047 = .078 not .088. You want to remeasure? Also .031 + .070 = .101, not .110. Is that the standard? Tim

All the way back to before WW I, MCB rules Thanks for the clarification, Richard. SGL

Code 88 wheels certainly seem to be of interest to those on the STMFC these days. Given that, I decided to analyze the dimensions of one...an Intermountain wheel. Here's the results: Wheel

Hello everyone, I have a few questions concerning the paint and various details of the NYC Early Bird 50ft double door boxcars (Lot 862B, series 45000- 46899). 1. Were the ends of the cars painted

Charlie VlK...sticking his head up above the trench where the bullets are flying<G>...says: I think the term "organized" and "certify" might need to be examined. Certainly I would not favor the NMRA

jim_mischke wrote: Where does the 42% come from? For the year 1960 according to the ICC's Monthly Operating Statistics of Large Steam RR's, 18.2% of the daily average of all freight cars on the B&O

I know several tool makers who are considered pretty good. Maybe I know some of the same ones you do -- have no idea. If you want That's the reason most model railroad manufacturers in the US have

You do not know many good mold makers. I know one that does all you are talking about on a 2D Pantograph. Also He uses brass. If you want a million parts from your mold you use steel. If a hundred

Charlie Vick writes: I guess I don't quite understand this statement. Certainly the NMRA has established a standards that manufacturers don't follow. as far as I know, no manufacturer has received a

Hello Group, Look on page 128 American Car & Foundry 1899-1999 by Edward S. Kaminski. SHPX 14555 looks like the mystery car. The brake wheel end is shown so maybe the A end has the

I think it's one of those scary faces you see as a decoration at a luau, or at a 1950s-style motel or apartment building. Sometimes in the form of a torch. (No?) Scott Pitzer

Charlie, who here is advocating that?? On the other hand, it might be appropriate for the NMRA membership to choose to create an "RPM Seal of Approval" or perhaps a simple labeling standard -- and

Actually, Eric, I know that Athearn has done exactly that many, many times. ( Do you think a single mold has produced all those millions of 40 ft Athearn box cars? ) And every error on the original is

Most molds are made from steel especially some older ones like those belonging to MDC originally. A number of companies in the US use aluminum molds since they can be cut faster, therefore and,

Eric Petersson wrote: What part of the explanation didn't you like, Eric? Marty McGuirk used to work for one of the big styrene manufacturers. Or do you think he just made it up? It isn't

Charlie Vlk wrote: What, you would prefer a disorganized authority? and who said "certify?" Good straw man, Charlie, but that's not the point. I don't live or die with a Consumer

Marty McGuirk wrote: It could be defined as a possibly accurate--but usually well supplied with inaccuracy--description of a topic, much like an encyclopedia entry. The usual qualification to

Marty McGuirk wrote: I'm glad he asked...'cause I'd like to know too! <vbg> Jim Brewer www.pocahontasmodels.com

I guess I don't understand why HERE there is a perceived need for an organized authority to certify accuracy of paint schemes. The study of Steam Era Freight Cars is a subset of the Hobby that many of

I know even less -- let me start with "What's a Wiki?????" Marty