When B&O withdrew most of its M-27b double door XLT roof boxcars from automotive service arounfd 1947, many found their way into grain service. One door was sealed, and reclassed M-27f. In due

There are a couple of photos of these unique, outside braced N&W reefers in the Virginia Tech collection of N&W photos (imagebase.lib.vt.edu.....). Do a Yahoo seach of Norfolk & Western and you should

There are a couple of photos of these unique, outside braced N&W reefers in the Virginia Tech collection of N&W photos (imagebase.lib.vt.edu.....). Do a Yahoo seach of Norfolk & Western and you should

In a message dated 4/5/2009 11:41:17 PM Central Daylight Time, bnchmark@... writes: I think that the 'D-F' is white; and the load restraining symbol is different (can someone define

Rob, I don't think we are looking at a car but at a diesel locomotive. Spokane, Portland and Seattle Ry. Alco RS-3 #98 was built in November 1955 as builders number 81702. Not sure about the T

Schuyler, Thanks also for the drawing. Its a major help to me. I also sent you an direct e-mail to see if it comes through. Bud Rindfleisch

Technically speaking, I think it would more accurate to say that these ex-PRR reefers were outside braced double sheathed cars. They did have insulation in the sides, although according to FGE company

Going by drawings in Car Builders' Cycs, ALL steel double doors have a "movable post" (NOT "removable") permanently attached to the auxiliary door. The interior edge of the wood post lines up with

I took some photos last year of a GSC flat car. I even took a photo of the oval access hole in the one side. There's something back there. I'd like to know what it is. Thanks, Clark Propst Mason City

Rob, Could the "T" mean "transit"? The 110 ton sounds about right for an RS and the "diesel" desigantaion for cargo............. Chuck Hladik

The only SP&S tank cars with 70 ton capacity were 16,000 gallon cars 38600-38619. None of the SP&S tank cars could tip the scales at 110 tons fully loaded. And diesel fuel traveling from the midwest

Oh, I forgot - add towing staples on the right hand of each side... Jim Harr

David, this car was reported in NYC Train LS7 on Friday, November 24, 1955, between Toledo, OH, and Elkhart, IN. This is how it appears in the transcription: Initials Kind Number Wt./Tons

You know, I could swear that I looked high and low through George's site... Maybe a brain freeze momenmt? Thanks for the links, Schuyler! I concur, I think the 'D-F' logo is indeed white. Still

Yes. And the panel count seems to match photos too... Very nicely done models. Some very minor body modifications to make it an accurate represntation - mostly carving another 'slot' in the sill,

Tim - Thanks so much for the info. I don't have the '61 CBC, unfortunately. I think that the 'D-F' is white; and the load restraining symbol is different (can someone define these? I can try to post

Does that kit have welded sides?? SGL

Mike - Thanks so much! This proves my first great hope, that these did indeed have Morton RB's; Having the round hole 'texture' will make these even more visually arresting! Also, thanks for the

You are correct, Andy. I didn't know about them, but I don't have much interest in prototypes built past September 1949. Did any other GN double door cars have the center post? What is the purpose of

I think that you are overlooking the 40' dbl door (12') 3500 series of 1955 built steel boxcars. They had the removable center door post, which was done well on the McKeen car, which was almost