Classification: UNCLASSIFIED Caveats: NONE There are also many other loads that might have originated offline in those hoppers, including ferromanganese, gravel, limestone/dolomite, coke,

Hi group- I'm working on a group of covered hoppers from 1920s - 1957 (B&O). I seem to remember an article in one of the model magazines from a number of years back that discussed using white pepper

My bad Rob; good catch. Bill

Those are "nailer" strips for the end lining. John G

Anyone have evidence that these went of the Lackawanna in the '40s? Ed Mines

A well known photo indeed. I think it's been mentioned here before. For those who don't have it at hand, it's at the Library of Congress here: http://loc.gov/pictures/resource/fsac.1a34660/ The

Were caboose roofs covered with tar paper? How about PRR stock cars? Seems like you'd get a much more even coat than if you brushed on a liquid. Did they ever use car cement on wood,T&G board roofs

Tim O'Connor wrote: As already observed, they are nailers for the interior sheathing. Heads of the bolts which hold them would be seen on the outside of the ends, which might otherwise seem odd

From: Tim O'Connor what was the purpose of the boards inserted inside the ribs? They are nailers for the end paneling. The end paneling was typically installed vertically, as shown in this

I believe the end lining was attached to the boards in the end ribs. Richard Townsend Lincoln City, Oregon

or for a larger

This is a great service that Gene has prepared (although I only have only a few of the RP Cycs due to my limited need for information on many of the subjects covered by these books). I've been

It is time to make your RPM-East plans! Less than two months remain until this spring prototype modeler gathering in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There will be plenty of action over March 25 &

Aha!!! Eveb though I'm a Chicago guy, the last place I would look for trains is in a Cubs picture! Thanks, Charlie Vlk

For my own purposes I have indexed the freight car photos in the first 21 RP Cycs. 2423 entries. Please contact me off list at bierglaeser at yahoo dot com if you are interested in learning more or

I can't help you with the 2nd post, but... in Target's "Framed Art" department there's a large photo of fans lining up to go into Wrigley Field. I suppose it's the 1945 World Series (a banner

Hello List, Well known STMFCer Richard Hendrickson was recently interviewed by The Model Railway Show. It's an interesting interview and fun to listen to. http://www.themodelrailwayshow.com/ Pierre

'Twasn't tar. Period literature calls it "asphaltum paint". Anyone familiar with roofing products knows that tar is shiny black, and softens at the temperatures common in summertime, while asphalt is

Dear Jim: As always thanks for your prompt attention and completeness. Now I can zero right in at Timonium..... Ron Parisi

I went to the STMFC web page to see if I missed the original post that might make the three posts on this topic make any sense. None did. ??????? Charlie Vlk