My first thought on seeing these two cars was "gee, the Ball Line car's weathered almost as orange as the PFE reefer". That is, I too see a difference, and I find the boxcar's color the more

Richard Bale asked: "Can anyone shed some light on the narrow utility tracks in front of the lumber-loaded flat cars and than crosses over the yard tracks just to the right of the

Richard, It is a man-powered tramway for moving materials or tools from storage areas to the work sites. One of the push cars can be seen between two of the flatcars with the lumber loads near the

I see the color differently than you do, Garth. To me there is a definite shade of difference between the Ball car and the reefer, the latter being more orange. And, the reefers in question were not

In their upcoming run of 1958 Cu Ft covered hoppers is doing a run of SHPX leased cars for Colgate-Palmolive-Peet. Does anyone know the intended use of these hoppers and were they widely traveled or

Um, it's weathered "daylight orange" like it should be? <G> Given that it has the overland route herald, the paint could be fairly old, although it looks to be reasonably clean (and is from an era

Stan and friends, All the factory-painted models of the M&W "Ball" cars I've seen have been more-or-less a bright yellow (Proto 2000, Mainline and Train-Miniature come to mind). I would expect this

Any comment of the color of the PFE reefer at the left of the photo?

The side tack boards had Cleaned tags applied and during the heater season a Heated Car tag applied. Never saw tags on the end tack boards. Lenny Ohrnell

With the article about Muncie & Western "Ball Line" boxcars in the latest RMC (August 2010), here is another Shorpy photo by Jack Delano showing one of these cars in

Thanks to all for the explanation. Richard Bale

Tim, I recently made the switch to baking soda and am pretty happy with it. Its cheaper, especially when you buy the 5 lbs bag at Sams Club, less of a danger if accidentally inhaled, and easier to

I have a photo of a YV box car with an explosives card on the end tack board which helps confirm your memory. Jack Burgess

Re Shorpy photo _http://www.shorpy.com/node/1605?size=_original_ (http://www.shorpy.com/node/1605?size=_original) Can anyone shed some light on the narrow utility tracks in front of the

Tim, I think I'm using about 60 grit.  Virgil Young Amarillo, Tx   ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Wed, August 4, 2010 12:15:28 AM Subject: Re: [STMFC]

I think my grit is worn out... I don't recall the size grit I originally had. What size grit do most people use? Lately I have used a Badger air eraser bottle as my spray "gun". I like how it doesn't

Jim, Thanks for the information.  I've sent an Email message to them asking for a new pencil gun and associated tubing. Virgil Young ________________________________ To:

Virgil, Try here: http://www.cycloneblasters.com/ I believe this is the source for the North Coast booth; I've ordered replacement parts from them; great service. Jim Brewer Glenwood

Rails by the River ~ PAC NOR WEST ~ Prototype Modelers Meet Date: August 20th and 21st, 2010 Location: Center 50+ Salem Senior Center 3615 Portland Road NE Salem, OR 97301

pullmanboss wrote: Have a good clear photo copy of a freshlybuilt CP all steel 40' box showing such a roofwalk, so I've scanned it and a detail shot of the roofwalk and posted it