So, is he still alive? I mean, shooting him in the back like that wasn't cricket, but still . . . SGL years ago, I was asked to do a weathering clinic in Spokane, WA and naturally I brought

I have a pair of these and beleive the trucks might be incorrect and brake wheel used, any other thoughts? Appreciate the help. Mark Morgan

While this is a genuinely worthy topic for discussion much of what has been said has not really been constructive. We have all agreed that models should be picked up only with permission. That point

They look like 1 1/2 doors to me. Howard Ameling has three good pix of these " almost double-door" cars.  The four series of cars are shown on C&O FC Diag Sheets 33 (single) and 34

While we're on the subject of C&O boxcars, I would like to know if anyone has info or pictures of C&O double door series 12000-12168. I want to accurately model #12052. Would these have similar

I am not all that well aquainted with the Viking roof but the Norfolk Southern car in the advertisement has something different from the others is that a Viking roof? Rob McLear Brisbane Australia.

Tim O'Connor wrote: Tim, In one of the views the manner they curve, they look like they are thin metal thus etched. Bob Witt

Al I wish there were such a decal set. Red Caboose actually produced this model lettered USAX, but they chose a number series for a GATC built car (catalog # RC-3032-x) Tim O'Connor

Tim O'Connor wrote: "Disingenuous"? If and when I do operate at clubs, I am respectful of the equipment (in fact have been known to volunteer to fix cars that need repair or are GLARINGLY

I was thinking a sign that says "Wet Paint" - that's only two words. Ned

Or those that do choose to leave the nice stuff at home. VP of the Model RR club of Buffalo. Our members can undetail anything. I will say that Kadee cars are surprisingly resilient Brian J.

And I just remembered, another model of mine (a brass Milwaukee box car) got moved several times by the photographer doing a shoot for Railmodel Journal. He just liked putting in the background of his

Tony Yes, but you have been known to OPERATE trains at clubs, so that seems just a tad disingenuous... not to mention a tiny bit elitist. Tim O'Connor

"Beware of spiders" -- that has only 3 words! Tim O'Connor

Hmmm, If he had done that to a car of mine, he wouldn't have walked away......... Maybe limped. Joe Binish Freight Car Ninja -------------------------------------------------- Sent: Thursday,

Back at Naperville a few years ago, I did move several models (not really picking them up, but I did use my fingers) to get them lighted better or to move them out of the way of something else. I was

Tim O'Connor wrote: Among the many reasons that bunches of us do NOT belong to clubs . . . <g> Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA

Bob Witt wrote: The model photos do look like a pretty heavy grab iron, but at least it's not a cast-on ledge like some manufacturers are STILL doing (naming no names). You may have noticed these

Bob Are those etched running boards? They have a very thin profile. The trucks are ASF with spring planks, but the bolster ends look a little odd to me. Plastic drop grabs have a half-life of 12

Gene, Good thought, however, that makes too much sense. Chuck Hladik