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Re: ICc data pertaining to "Granger Railroads"

The statistics are interesting but I'm not sure they tell us anything about Granger roads. Here is a list sorted by agricultural percentage in three categories; 1. Granger roads 2. Partially

By Malcolm Laughlin <mlaughlinnyc@...> · #66313 ·

Re: new HO fishbelly hopper?

Ed, haven't seen the ad but it might be a Roundhouse/MDC kit. Chuck Hladik ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com

By Charles Hladik · #66222 ·

Re: Santa Fe BX-3 Photos

Hi Russell, Not online, but if you can find a copy of the Santa Fe rolling stock reference series, "Volume Four Santa Fe Box Cars 1869 - 1953," by John Dobyne, you'll find it has good photo coverage

By Andy Sperandeo <asperandeo@...> · #66210 ·

Santa Fe BX-3 Photos

Hello, Where might I find pictures of Santa Fe BX-3 boxcars? Early and late? I am sending for back issues of the Prototype Modeler about the BX3 and BX6 (April and June 1980), are there any

By aquarussell <aquarussell@...> · #66209 ·

Re: DS/SS split, April 1949: DL&W, RDG, T&NO

Hi Larry, It's probably a typo, which the ORERs are chock full of. I checked my 1952 DL&W diagram book, and although the page for the 6000-6699 series cars is long gone, the index still shows

By Ray Breyer · #66208 ·

Re: Seaboard 1932 ARA box cars

Don, I'm not sure which drawings you are referring to, but the Mainline Modeller drawings from Nov. 92, p.42-43 show the kingpin to kingpin distance as 31'-2 3/4" (374.75 inches) and the striker to

By Rob Kirkham <rdkirkham@...> · #66207 ·

Re: Red Caboose lettering removal question

James Mischke asked: You could try Joe's Gel and see if that works: http://www.joesmodeltrains.com/Paint%20and%20Decal%20Remover.htm Haven't tried it myself, but it claims to remove most printed

By Shawn Beckert · #66206 ·

Re: Red Caboose lettering removal question

I have used tooth paste on a Q-tip, the whiting type works the best and do not add water. If it has to be rubbed for awhile it might leave that area polished, but I aways use Dual coat to finish a

By michael bishop <goldrod_1@...> · #66205 ·

Re: Seaboard 1932 ARA box cars

Hey ya'll, I've just looked at a SAL diagram of the cars in question. It shows 6' 61/2" from truck center to coupler pocket face. I notice that the Over-all length of 41' 3" is measured "over the

By Don Worthy · #66204 ·

Red Caboose lettering removal question

Some B&O boxcar lettering variations are so similar in font and placement, one can modify factory lettering and get a different look. Saves on decals. Spares the paint matching. Theoretically. In

By James Mischke <jmischke@...> · #66203 ·

Re: REA Express reefers

Yes. I have photos of them as late as 1962, and the 1/62 ORER shows a sizable number still on the REX roster. Richard Hendrickson

By Richard Hendrickson · #66202 ·

REA Express reefers

Were there any wood sided REA refeers left in service by the late 50's, early 60's? Any time I can find a photo of a passenger train the head end cars were not the focal point of the

By Michael Bishop <goldrod_1@...> · #66201 ·

Gerry Fitzgerald

Gerry, please e-mail me off-list. Richard Hendrickson

By Richard Hendrickson · #66200 ·

C.D.L.X. tank car 1051.A few more facts.

Hello Richard, In your last reply to my message,you mentioned that you'd be interested in any more printed details that could be found on this car providing more clues to it's

By Dan Gledhill · #66199 ·

Re: DS/SS split, April 1949: DL&W, RDG, T&NO

Hi Gene I checked the January 1945 ORER and found the reefers you are talking about. The dimensions are identical to the two VS ice service cars that I mentioned in my original post. In the 1945

By laramielarry <ostresh@...> · #66198 ·

Re: Icing Crew Tool

Bob Chaparro wrote: PFE people called it a pickaroon. Terminology might well have been different elsewhere. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave.,

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #66196 ·

Re: Freight Car original documents - limitations

Jim is right.... just imagine how easy we have it compared to modelers in the future where computer images can be modified to be undetectible as to authenticity.... At least MOST of the "photographs"

By Charlie Vlk · #66197 ·

Re: DS/SS split, April 1949: DL&W, RDG, T&NO

Larry, the "Cane & Bagasse" cars were box cars with roofs removed. They were effectively big gondolas for sugar cane and bagasse. You are right to omit them. Tony Thompson Editor,

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #66195 ·

Re: ICC data pertaining to "Granger Railroads"

Nationwide, 11.4% of all tonnage originated was Products of Agriculture (1949 ICC Bluebook). Larry Ostresh Laramie, Wyoming

By laramielarry <ostresh@...> · #66194 ·

Re: DS/SS split, April 1949: DL&W, RDG, T&NO

were painted freight car red. I don't believe the Lackwanna ever owned a single sheathed car. They purchase double sheathed cars and later converted many of them to steel using "kits". Thanks,

By laramielarry <ostresh@...> · #66193 ·

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