I'm enjoying this thread. I have picked this era to model because (1), the sheer volume of traffic increased tremendously, (2) every surplus, old rolling stock that could be had was used and, (3) the

I¹d like to see it. The photos I took of Central Soya cars in the mid 1980s (admittedly outside the scope of this group) were lettered ³CRDX². -- Thanks! Brian Ehni From: Russ Strodtz

Chet, Am fairly certain I have a color slide of a Central Soya car. If it would help could try and locate. Russ Strodtz

Another source which may be helpful is the books written By Kip Farrington during that period. They are readily available from on-line sources, normally through Railpub, and are very reasonably

Hi Brian, there was a whole series or 4 books written during the war by Farrington, Railroading at the Head end, Railroading at the Rear End, Railroading the Modern Way, and maybe Railroads at War.

Thanks. Actually I've been a subscriber to RMC since 1969 and have all the issues going back to 53. However, it's only recently that I've paid much attention to this facet of the hobby. "At least

Brian, Put me down as one who has modeled WW@ for 20 years to date. It ewas a bit of information in "The Durbin Route" (William Price McNeel) of the CO that got me started. Can you who know the area

So far as I can tell, there is no yahoo listgroup for the Jace, go here. < CNW-RR@... > or here: <cnwhistory@...> or

"scottp3212000" <scottp459@...> wrote: It is a collection of equipment in Gorham, NH, including ex-Steamtown (VT) Eastern Gas & Fuel 0-6-0, including chopped cab for close clearances. There is a

With the photo date being less than a week ago, I'd guess the cars are in some sort of museum collection, with steps to access stored items inside (and skylights so the stored items can be

around in But I just checked the Bowser website and they offer a black McMillen Feed Mill car with CSX 104 reporting mark and number, kit #55619, and a gray CSX 124 with no other lettering, kit 55877.

We at the North Carolina Transportation Museum in Spencer have been collecting regional, period freight cars for many years. In 2006, we created a formal restoration program to rebuild our 22 or so

Yes, and therefore no, not really. I meet more folks everyday who model the WWII era. While I won't say that this is close to the most popular period, I am finding a lot of new interest. As for

longer in revenue service. looks rather purposeful...they modifications.... I thought they looked like sky lights. Brian

Ben Hom wrote: Yes, greatly significant and a landmark car design. But the only reason for the "sawtooth" was because it has two bays. There were single-bay cars, hoppers in every meaningful

Hi Brian, Personally I know a couple of modelers interested in the World War II period. One is even a Pennsylvania fan, which I find ironic. I mean, the PRR ran more trains on a holiday Sunday than

I model Union Pacific's Park City Branch in 1942 with the D&RGW also serving Park City and the Park City Consolidate Mine. I was a little concerned about the flow of information but I am

Judging by the construction of the stairs leading to the car door opening the cars are no longer in revenue service. The "hatches" look like solar panels of some sort...electrictiy? hot water? the

Jason's question about auto box cars in WW2 triggered a question or two in my mind, maybe some here can help with. Are there many individuals who model this period? If not, is it partly because of