Manfred, That is common on loaded cars. Ron Smith Carman UPRR

I noticed that Intermountain had two different ends also...Any idea why the change??? There were certainly more GN and SP&S cars that were built with the "skinny rib" EID end... Also, the ribs on

Ott-Lights are, I believe, fluorescent lamps. These have the advantage of spreading the emitted light over a larger surface. Which is good for the eyes too. For enlargement needing deteil work with

Jerry, For my aging eyes (79), an Ott light is not enough.  I have found that a 100 watt quartz light on a parallelogram extension works much better.  It also allows me to extend the light to cover

I used to host a small group of modelers to meet at my shop, go out to dinner, then come back to build our own models at "work stations" around the room. One of them brought his own Ott light in a

Continuing a pleasant custom, I have been building resin kits at our summer home. I used to build them on the porch (a la Bill Darnaby), but the afternoon zephyrs prevailing in this country

Oops I see the Erie and Soo are the only ones listed one their site. It was a 10' IH AAR '37 car with Viking roof for roads using them. You can of course add the Viking roof which they sell

Elden Gatwood asked: "I do not know the details of what you are talking about, but sure would. What, exactly, does this Des Plaines kit model? And you say they are still available? Why have I not

Guys; I do not know the details of what you are talking about, but sure would. What, exactly, does this Des Plaines kit model? And you say they are still available? Why have I not seen them

Thanks, Armand. I have one I think I purchased when they first came out. I think they do still have them as I've been advising my friend a former narrow guager about steam era freight cars and Des

Thanks Ed. I couldn't even find the SP or any of the 53" flatcars until you gave me the kit numbers and did a search. Jerry Glow

Looks like the springs are bottoming out. Is that legal? Manfred

Brian, Don't know if you bought them for the GN 12 panel cars or not (only you can truly answer that <grin>), but that's what I bought 25 pair for! Data I've collected over the years

I have two pair of Dan Hall 4/6/6 (counting from the top down) Youngstown doors. I am not sure why I bought these. I think I planned to use a pair for a GN 12 panel model. Does anyone know if the GN

Brian,Shows you how much I know about the C&IE.Quess I'll check my ORER before I offer to help.Blush,Armand Premo

Armand: F-70-7 is a Flatcar. Brian J Carlson P.E. Cheektowaga NY

Jerry,Des Plaines Hobbies released a CE&I boxcar Kit #143 with a Viking roof.They still may have some.Armand Premo

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Jerry, Red Caboose eventually produced the C&EI model, their catalogue no. RR-32140 and RR-32141. They are presently shown on RC's web site as being sold. Regards, Ed Hawkins

Sorry - I meant to send that direct to Ed. Jerry Glow kit. can on Bill any