Kurt Laughlin wrote: Kurt, were there really more of these than the B-50-38s (196000-196999) or B-50-39 (197000-198999) or B-50-40 (100000-101599) or particularly B-50-41 (101600-105099)? The

I'm involved in a discussion/debate about the speed of freight trains on grades in the 50's. One of our members contends that 10 mph was a typical freight train speed on grades. While this may have

If any one is interested I have a friend who has one of these in brass (HO) and is interested in selling it. Contact me off list. - Jim in San

They certainly are! An absolute must have for Brianna, the listmaster's favorite, now 8 year old, steam era New Haven modeler <VBG>. She found hers under the tree. Her daddy found one for himself

Does anyone know of a suitable HO model for these cars? These were the largest group of plain XMs on the UP at the end of the steam era. They were 40-6 x 9-2 x 10-4 inside with 3838 cu ft and 50 ton

Armand: They will. Regards, Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media 645 Tanner Marsh Road, Guilford, CT 06437 info@... www.speedwitch.com (650) 787-1912

Ted,Will kits be available at Cocoa Beach ?Armand Premo

Well, Mr. Riley, am I glad to know you... why don't you mosey over to the link below to find a genuine NH flat car never offered before! http://www.speedwitch.com/Models/k102.htm For everyone else,

All, This is not intended to revive or extend debate on the subject of J&L 20K tar cars previously discussed, but take note that those cars were not the only tank cars J&L owned. The April 1942 ORER

Roger Parry wrote: Roger, I'm going to comment on what you wrote but please understand I'm not really replying to you personally but am speaking to a broader topic that came to mind after reading

I agree that is enough. Recall this thread started when CJ asked for some help and I offered some decal sets. Someone then jumped in and stated we better be modeling Pennsylvania, etc, etc.

Thanks all for reposting the link. Rob Kirkham

On Santa Fe's Alma branch you would be more likely to see Santa Fe cars, but would also see a few foreign road cars. Jared Harper Athens, GA

Dave Powell wrote: The NMRA book can be obtained direct from NMRA, in which case they get the best income; the PRM-2 can be obtained direct from Culotta, in which case he gets the best income.

Hi, Who has the best deal on the new Culota/Kline book on Post War Freight Cars from the NMRA and the Prototype Railroad Modeler vol.2? Thanks, Dave Powell

Bruce Smith (likely with tongue deeply in cheek) wrote: Yes, it was washed off, lettering and all, and no, it would certainly not affect light weight to the nearest 100 pounds. If you want to

Tony, I suppose I ought to call it "greywash" <G>. Was this a regular paint, or was it temporary and washed off the car after the photo was taken? I ask in part because multiple layers of paint

Which plan book are we talking about? I have several.... Let me know what plan you need. SKay

I'm with Richard, and have been for the last two days.. Enough. SGL