I would like to post this reminder that I maintain an addenda and errata sheet for my book, Coal Cars: The First Three Hundred Years. The sheet is in pdf format and can be accessed at the following

I've just uploaded a map of the coal bearing areas of the United States into a folder by that name. The map is from the Energy Information Administration. It shows the sources of coal by type

To get away from coal for a moment. at larger terminals, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Cleveland, etc would express reefers of strawberries for instance be unloaded at the station or REA terminal, or would

I have a lot of slides and negatives of steam freight cars that I want to scan. My Epson Perfection 2400 does a nice job, but is slow. Since the moderator probably won't let this thread continue for

Thanks to Greg Martin, Jack Burgess, Kurt Laughlin, Rich Orr, and Tim O'Connor for their feedback on the Aztec airbrush, all of it very useful. I haven't made a decision yet, but I really

Richard, I see no reason to resort to ad hominems about "self appointed experts". I responded, and Jerry responded, to a gross generalization about the use and mining of coal in the "Pacific

I said I would have no more to say on this subject, but I can't resist responding to Dave's very useful post. Which I don't have access to, so I'm glad Dave does. [snip] So what does this tell

Mike Yes, I previously noted that WA coal production indicated about 50 50-ton carloads a day... (based on production) and NP evidently moved about 1/2 of the coal. Much of this coal was no doubt for

Dave, you've got to watch those decimal points... Tim O'Connor

Richard I have the original "Aztek" and a later replacement. I've found it very difficult to prevent clogging. When it works, it works very nicely, even with acrylic colors. The basic lesson is to

I have a C&WC car I bought in 1967 and never built. The bug bit me again and I am back building HO models. I'm trying to update it with some current parts. Have decided to use Tichy "wooden doors" and

Richard, I purchased one of the Aztek brushes when they were first introduced. I have used it almost exclusively since then for acrylics and most enamels. I do still use my old Badger for

Hmmm. Dave's data shows that NP moved about 25 loads of Washington coal per day. Kind of like the guy who was the last guy killed by bullet in WW2. Probably not many killed at that time and,

A lot of people hate, absolutely hate them. I have one and find it perfectly adequate for modeling. I think much of the problem is that people follow the instructions too rigidly and do not take the

I've read good reviews on the Aztek too. I'm guessing one of its advantages is the system to clean it. However, I'm a "belt and suspenders" type of person and would not feel comfortable if I didn't

Richard, I have only heard good things about this brush especially if you are thinking of converting to Acryllic paints. Mark Kerlick bought one when they first came out and now he swears by it. Me,

A few FACTS from the 1950 edition of the Minerals Yearbook, published annually by the Federal Depoartment of the Interior. In 1949 there were a total of 8559 Bituminous coal mines in the

It's on page 2, the second photo in the book. You have to squint a bit, but they're right there, loaded with coal... Tim O'Connor

I have an opportunity to acquire a Testor's Aztek airbrush as a replacement for my ancient Badger airbrush. I'd like to hear opinions about the Aztek from any of you who have one. Advantages?

I have pictures from the "Museum of History & Industry, Seattle" website that show that the "Pacific Coast Steamship Company" operated from Pier B and Pier D in Seattle (which the C&PS-PCRR shared).