Evan Leisey 4 wrote: There were a variety of experimental mechanical reefers built as early as the 1920s, but none were successful on any scale until after WW II. The usual explanation is the

Al Kresse wrote: They had to. It wasn't until 1972 that the ICC released railroads from the responsibility to provide icing if needed. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press,

Does anyone know where there is information on USRA hoppers that is posted online? I have lists for the USRA mill gons, USRA composite drop bottom gons, USRA double sheathed box cars, and USRA

Thye wooden roof would be appropriate for a car in their original condition - the metal roofs were added from about the mid thirties. HTH Aidrian

--- In STMFC@..., Denny Anspach <danspach@...> wrote: I built this kit many years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed doing so. It is a still a personal favorite; Me too. There was more than

PFE's first mechanical reefers were class R-70-7 (1953). See Thompson et al., "PFE", 1st ed., chapter 9. I don't know about other companies. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.

I built this kit many years ago, and thoroughly enjoyed doing so. It is a still a personal favorite; and as a model it has garnered unsolicited praise by some pretty tough critics, particularly as

I believe they were still discussing moisture concerns with meat with mechanical refrig in the early 1950s . . . until they realized they could start with a goodly amount of artificial moisture and

Would the shipments have been exclusively in Santa Fe cars or any available car? Where did the shipments go? Did an entire car load go to one consignee? Gene Green

If within the discussion period of this list, when did mechanical reefers enter service? Assume since passenger cars began using mechanical air conditioning in the late 30's that reefers would have

Bob Chaparro wrote: To what extent, and in what seasons, might the stock have been shipped in express reefers vs. standard refrigerators? Was the stock shipped under standard refrigeration

For a number of years the Howard Rose Company in Hemet, CA, shipped rose stock all over the country from the Santa Fe's San Jacinto Branch. This was a very large rose stock producer that once had

Lou, Star roses in West Grove is what I remembered (a brand name owned by Conrad-Pyle). Turns out they abandoned the consumer sales market in the late 70's but continued in plant development and

There was a large rose business in Southern Chester County, PA along the Octoraro Branch.  One of the leading growers (they say THE leading grower) was Dingee & Conard in West Grove.  Another ad

Dave Evans wrote: Yes, and my post confused that point by mentioning cut flowers also. The Tyler, Texas rose business was rose plants, as well as I can remember. Jackson-Perkins is pretty

All, I suspect when Bob describes Rose "stock", he is referring to actual rose plants, not cut flowers. My Grandfather (56+ years PRR), was also an avid rose grower, and after his retirement his

Dave- It looks like we're back to the 1001 being a unique car. The patch job was the first paint scheme; full paint was later. Charlie

I figured I'd hear from you, just wanted to see who else i may be able to tap for information in the future. Brian

Got ya covered Brian (why didn't you just ask me in the first place?). I'll light you up offlist! Ray Breyer Elgin, IL

I located in my stash a circa 1972 $9.95 Suncoast Models FGEX wood kit. It has the body of the 12'-11" FGEX car but it has an all wood roof. I assume that it ought to have the steel roof used by