Chris: One more of applying chalk marks is with the old typewriter correcting ribbon. Use a sharp pin, like a compass point to press gently from the back. Once it's on you can smudge it with a brush

Ron,   Yes, the 'The Route of Courteous Service' is the as-built scheme.   Tom Christensen

This announcement is intended for all modelers or historians. We are inviting you to come and participate in our first annual "O" scale train show in the heart of historic Lancaster County PA . Home

And now for the slightly similar ACL 31000 car (similar to the SAL 27000 in that Branchline used the same body for this model). I haven't found a shot of these cars, as the ACL (like SAL) is one that

Chris, chalk markings are a recurrent topic on this list, but it's good to revisit the subject from time to time as they were an obvious detail on prototype freight cars that deserves to be

I have one of these, unbuilt, but its time is probably coming soon. Is the 'courteous service' scheme as-built? Main modification I see is attaching the sill step directly to the underside of the

Thanks all have the info I need. Brian J Carlson P.E. Cheektowaga NY

Sunshine sells more than 30 sets of decal chalk marks, some by type of car and some by geographic area. Go to http://www.sunshinekits.com/currentprice.html then click on Main Price List. The decals

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