Some modelers apply them with a sharp white pencil but I find it easier (and more accurate) to use decals. Sunshine has a number of chalk mark decal sets, each appropriate for different regions of the

My name is Chris Lantz, I'm new to this list. I'm looking for a way to apply some chalk marks to the side of my freight cars. I've seen them on cars freshly painted so it appears that they may be

Brian,   Have the following information on these cars:   Trucks - ASF A-3 Ride Control Running Board - Apex 300 cars                         Blaw-Knox 100

Brian; While I am far from a Seaboard expert, I have the Morning Sun color guide, which has several photos of the cars you speak of (number series 27000 - 27499, that is). While not super clear, the

Mr. Welch; I can help you out (with one undec); I will contact you off-line about it. Jim Harr Stella Scale Models www.stellascalemodels.com

Hi all, I'm planning to build a B&O M-26a in O scale. Does anyone know of a set of decals that can be used for the car. looking for a early to mid 40's lettering scheme. Thanks BILL

My apologies for my previous message going on-list, was meant to send just to Andy. Chris Frissell Polson, MT

Andy: Hi, thanks for this reply. There's another InterMountain item you might be able to help me with. I've been looking for a source for their 7ft wide Improved Youngstown 5/6/6 door (for 10ft 6in

G85's were built 1960 to 1963. Autoracks were affixed to some of them as early as 1960 -- both SP and ATSF are examples. Original owners include ATSF, EL, MEC, NH, NP, REA, SOO, SP, UP, WM,

Peter, join the MFCL or BBFCL lists. They discuss freight cars post 1960.

I have a photo of GARX 1503, a 36' wood RSM leased to the Wimp Packing Co., a small packing house in the Chicago area named for its owner. The reweigh date on the car appears to be 1956, so that

It has been a VERY long time since I've done this, but: at one time there was a graphics house I used professionally for printing architectural drawings that had a process whereby they could

Peter Ness wrote: Peter, SP bought some G85s in 1960, which IS in scope. SInce the G85 was a dual-purpose car, intended to handle Clejan trailers as well as non-Clejan trailers, I'd doubt that

I am not sure if this is within the scope of the group because I an working from an undated photo. Yes, the name intrigues me, and it is photographed in Boston, MA on the New Haven. Can anyone

I am looking for information on G85 TOFC's ca. 1962-3 which is beyond the scope of this group. If there is anyone who may be able to answer some questions please contact me off

I built one of the Branchline 50 ft Seaboard welded side boxcars some time ago. In looking at the car this evening it bothers me that the Plano roof walk is popping off (this was before Dr Denny

Thanks Cyril and Tim, It's for December 1945 build date. I'll look at my Sunshine papers and try to decipher who might be doing their decals and see what luck I have getting an O scale one out of

TCM showed a bunch of early RKO films this morning including Carnival Boat. Don't be fooled by the title. The story takes place in a real logging camp with lots of detail, including a saddletank

Jim, I was hoping you would chime in. I was curious if you had found any correspondence in the NP archives about this topic. The trainmaster I had corresponded with did mention that the GN

Red Caboose is moving again, and is having an across the board blowout sale with steep discounts for customers and dealers. Steam era cars to look for include a post 1952 SP AAR boxcar, another PRR