Tim O'Connor wrote: As Tony Thompson said, walnut size chunks, but it would definitely be shipped dry as any water introduced to the mix would start production of Acetylene gas. Tim Barney

John,   According to info in Freight Cars Journal No. 63, a small number of gons, classed GB-12, were outfitted with ten Youngstown Steel Door 145 cf containers for limestone, silica and other items

Tim O'Connor wrote: Walnut-size chunks, according to the SP Bulletin. There were only two cars (likely the prototype for the AHM car), converted from flat cars, photos in my _SP Freight Cars_

SP had some calcium carbide container cars. The containers were cylindrical, and closed. I don't know if the stuff was powdered, or in a slurry form. Anyone know? Tim

Steve H. (not signing his full name) wrote: Calcium carbide is used to a modest extent as a ladle injection to make late adjustments to sulfur content, but is not a primary desulfurizing

I got your email while I am work so obviously I don't have any of my NC&StL information (which I have a lot of) with me. I'll try and get back to this tonight with a full answer about these container

Do I really need to remind the membership that Taxes are OFF TOPIC for STMFC? Apparently, I do. Folks, the discussion of taxes is OFF TOPIC for STMFC. Regards, -Jeff Aley Deputy Moderator, STMFC

What kind of containers? Bulk, drop bottom? My first guess is coke, since I have several photos of converted L&N box cars with roofs removed for coke service. One photo is from Pueblo Colorado so they

Don Burn wrote: To my understanding, the California law is the same as this. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Actually, Massachusetts has a law that says anything mail-ordered out-of-state you have to pay the sales tax. It does not require the retailer to do it unless they have an operation in the state.

When I mail ordered my Dell computer from Texas, I had to pay Massachusetts sales tax. I think Massachusetts has a law but it is only enforced for big ticket items like computers -- and especially,

Clark; My pleasure! I hope it was taken in the spirit of fun. Elden Gatwood

Greg Martin wrote: If Greg is right, there are an awful lot of retailers, phone, mail and internet, who ignore the rule. And speaking as a publisher who ships all over the country, I have

Tim is correct if I recall California is one state that requires that a retailer collect taxes on items shipped into California (taking possession of product)?but of course you have to report it to

Bob-- I should have added that this gon is coupled to an as-built version to the left of the car. Steve Lucas.

Tim and all, I have just found out that Walthers has purchased a location in CA. This presents in CA requires them to charge CA tax (to CA residents) and probably maintain the high cost records

Steve, Thanks, for a very complete history of these cars. I thought they may have been former GS gondolas, but I wasn't sure. The Milwaukee Road had a fleet of 48'-6" GS gondolas among others. Bob

In the Refrigerator Car Color Guide by Gene Green on page 101 a photo of a Swift reefer in 1959 sliver paint scheme with a Swift logo on a red rectangular background appears. Can someone tell me how

A couple of observations... 1. we're way off topic here (and I'm about to dig the hole a bit deeper, sorry). 2. loosely accusing a company of tax fraud is beyond the pale. There is significant

Hi Bruce, I have an abrasive blast cabinet that is big enough to do car parts (lower control arms, exhaust manifolds etc). I use aluminium oxide or garnet and the used material fills the hopper