Regarding the UP frt conductor books, Larry sent me copies of two trains. Coincidentally, the trains ran on May 13 and May 14 which is interesting to me since my layout simulates May 14 although, of

According to the list here: http://www.steamfreightcars.com/prototype/protoinfomain.html JN was Johnston Yard on the IC. KL

I've sent a couple of e-mails to Rail Graphics decals, to inquire about artwork preparation, and have not had a reply for some weeks. I've been sending to: info@.... Does anyone

Good day all, Thank you for the replys/info. regarding the "recessed side". Additional information received as well as diagrams and more photos prove that the "recess" is actually a shadow from the

Larry Ostresh wrote: Your first sentence, Larry, qualifies as one of the great dramatic sentences ever posted on this list . . . <g> and maybe we will finally have more than snapshot data

I'm going to push the envelope on the time frame of the list by just a hair, and am begging the moderator's tolerance as this does concern the disposition of a group of venerable steam era freight

I am expecting confirmation that N&W coal hoppers were regularly used on the UP! gary laakso south of Mike "da judge" Brock vasa0vasa@...

Jim, photos must be uploaded to the STMFC web site. You can't attach them to emails, they won't come through. I've love to see them! Tim O'Connor

Wow, what a gold mine!!

Hi Folks While rummaging through the attic of the Laramie Depot, I came across a box of Union Pacific Freight Conductors' Train Books. There are 128 of them, mostly from June, 1937, to August, 1938.

It appears to be a vertical bar that serves as a door stop that creates the impression of a recessed side panel. I have seen some pictures of similar door stops on other boxcars. gary laakso south

Group, Don't know if these will post on the list, ergo, I copied Mike D--who may know how to post them. These are two photos of the bracing on an LV container car--they were taken by Dick

Dennis Storzek wrote: This is a silly story, Dennis. That single car was never in revenue service for SP&S, nor did Accurail offer it in MOW number(s). And yeah, like the Rutland car, it

No authorities having stepped forward, I'll take a guess at it ... maybe I'm misinterpreting the picture, but the car looks to me like a normal 36-footer, except that the doorstop is a timber which

Thanks Dennis, Jim had given me the kit numbers earlier, but I am not home to look at those kits. Paul Lyons

I am sorry my message was poorly worded and created so much confusion. To clarify I hope, Terry took a what I believe was a Sunshine kit, assembled sides, ends and put a roof on it, although I not

Paul.   The kits in question are the #34.14 BREX 78200 , and the 34.15 WFEX 38'8" reefers.  I hope that this helps...   Thanks Mr. Jim Hayes for ALL the useful info on your site.  I owed you

paul.   One of the kits is #34.14 BREX78200series Burlington Reefer, and the kit #34.15 WFEX 38'8" Reefer. I hope this helps.   Thanks Jim for ALL the useful info on your site.   Dennis Williams

Paul.   One of the kits is #34.14 BREX78200series Burlington Reefer

Paul.   I do recall that he did a reefer that had all 4 sides molded together.  Just add the roof and floor.  Can not remember which one.  I will see if I can find out. Dennis