other some of grammer in Actually, no. The only wisdom the NMRA has on the subject is RP-23, last revised in August of 1961. RP-23 calls for the centerplate to be 5/16" (.3125") above the rails, with

"Forklift-proofing" made strength and thickness an issue on box cars. Part of Lt Wt is the addition of DF-type rails. Older 40-ft box cars had bulkheads and floor coverings put in their ends and on

On Wed, 5 Nov 2008 21:53:20 -0800, Richard Hendrickson wrote Richard, That is really what I meant in my poorly worded email. Most other manufacturers follow those standars why doesn't Atlas. I think

Richard, With tongue firmly planted in cheek, Is it NMRA Standards or Reccommended Practices? I had a similar grouse with the Life Like Simplex bolster trucks and was firmly but kindly reminded of

A final note by me: Found the engine in question on the Bachmann site and it's due in 2009. No info about it's construction materials sources. Always wanted a 5000 Class, but brass was too expensive

Folks; While I know that the P&LE also did a stretch job on some of their 40-footers, the PRR never tried it. Since the PRR had big problems with even their 40-foot box cars bowing (the '44 AAR

Good exploration, Ben, but as I said, "not seen on the Bachmann website . . ." I didn't say you couldn't find it ANYwhere on the web. SGL The model Ben pointed to is the old version from Bachmann,

Oops!! Apology to Mike Brock & group. I thought I'd posted this to the Steam Loco Group, but thanks for all of the inputs. The HistoricRail photo is of a #5026 ATSF 2-10-4. Says, "Newly Tooled",

According to the info sheet with the handout GM&O had these cars in 2 number series (5000 and 8000) and that the ends and roof were black on the 8000s and BC red on the 5000s. I checked the ORER and

The Soo/WC sawtooth box would be kits 78.1,78.2, or 78.3 Jim Hayes Portland Oregon

Brian, I've had similar problems when changing trucks on Atlas cars. It's a major project. A better question is, why doesn't Atlas conform to NMRA standards with regard to bolster height and

Yeah, of the stock cars I hadn't yet started - I was sticking with boxcars for the moment - I have photos of Quebec Central, PGE and other Canadian Fowler stock cars, too. But you did remind me that

Paul;Go to Bachmanns website, http://www.bachmanntrains.com  , go to the products tab, Ho Scale, Steam Engines, and in the product or keyword search, type in 2-10-4. That will call up 4 versions

Paul, Santa Fe had 4 separate groups of 2-10-4's, two were "one of a kind(s)"; ? 3829, the world's first 2-10-4, built by Baldwin based upon the?3800 class 2-10-2 design, and?has been done in brass

I'm posting this as a public service advisory. I wanted to finish off my Clinchfield 1932 ARA car for my layout tonight. I already changed the triple valve, cut levers, reweigh and re pack date, and

Good exploration, Ben, but as I said, "not seen on the Bachmann website . . ." I didn't say you couldn't find it ANYwhere on the web. SGL

I can scan you a copy tomorrow. Someone was asking about #78.7 which don't exist.  Do you have any info on this kit??  D.

Oops. I goofed. I should know better. Sunshine's 52'6" AAR flat cars are kits 30.11-30.18 not 33.xx. Sorry for the confusion. Jim Hayes Portland Oregon

Can anyone clarify the PSC part number for the angle brackets and/or post where they are available? I have painted a few sets of the Hi-Tech hoses with Poly Scale Acrylic paints and the paint holds

Jim.   The kits that you refer to, 33.11-33.18, are not on my list.  What are they?????  Dennis Williams