I've done this on occasion. You need a circular "form" which is smaller than the intended final diameter because of spring back of the styrene. A section of PVC pipe of the appropriate diameter might

Friends, I am attempting to permanently bend some .030" styrene sheet to form a radial car roof. I want the permanent bend not only to avoid any unrelieved stresses, but also to be able to remove the

I hope Tony Thompson or someone else can answer this, what is a PFE "Giant" refrigerator car?. In going through some records of the Yakima Valley Transportation Co. I found the following letter

I have not seen the article: what issue is it? Martin Loftin did a kitbash of 2 MP subroads' "sawtooth" cars WAY back in RMC (pre Sunshine days) using the Storzak Soo Line car. He stated it was a BC

Jerry, I've thought about such a web site. I have Martin Lofton's verbal approval. I started work on a Sunshine web site some time ago but got bogged down in probably minor problems. My daughter is a

Does anyone have a better photo than the one in the Kline/Culotta book of a rebuilt P&LE gon with extended sides? Anyone ever bought prints from the "Rivers of Steel" collection? I'd like to get

Denny, My success has come from tying the styrene around an object of a slightly tighter radius object and running hot water over it. If that doesn't seem to work for you. you might try

Jim's list is a frequent source of kit information to me, but because my knowledge of freight cars is limited, it sure would be nice to have an on-line source to view Martin's (with his permission, of

I've never heard of one Tom. It would be a huge task even if the resources were available and someone was inclined to undertake it. First, you'd have to identify all the oil companies that owned

Yes, I do. I have also received some others, also K brake equipped. I have 6#'s in '38-'43 ATSF reporting marks. I now have 6#s in A.T.&S.F. reporting marks All are priced at $16.00 each plus

Thanks. This will be quite helpful. Regards, Steve

Robert D. Heninger asked: Yes, I was just there last week. Do know if he has one. Bob Witt Indianapolis, Indiana

Steve, The Smithsonian Institution has a long list of images of Pullman 500 (lot no. 5504) in their Haskell and Barker Car Company Catalogue. Interestingly, about half of the photos are dated 1935

I have recruited a helper for Naperville and heard from a local STMFC member who has a spare BREX decal. Jim Hayes Portland Oregon _____ From: STMFC@...

The singular picture was black and white, with no color information given in the caption or narrative. The body is a dark color and the lettering light, so I'd guess a boxcar red of whatever flavor

Is there an on line source for the paint schemes used by the major oil companies on their tank car fleets? Tom in Texas ************************************** See what's new at

Hi Jim, I am going, so I will try and pick up the latest flyers and information from Martin and send you the copies. I have been off-line at home since early April due to computer failure. once or

Sunshine's annual Naperville meet is my major source of information to keep the all-time list up-to-date, Unfortunately, this year I won't be able to go. I need a helper who can gather literature,

I may have asked this before. Does anyone have Microscale decal 87-535? It's for BREX reefers. Microscale, Walthers and my LHS are out-of-stock. Or can anyone recommend an alternate source for BREX

We are preparing some material for our Rock Island Technical Society publications and are looking for photos of Pullman Railroad boxcars number 500 and 501 which became Rock Island 149050 and 149051