Hi Tony, notice that I did not state that ferrous oxide is a paint pigment, simply that it is black, and therefore is not the pigment used to make reddish-brown paint. It IS used as a pigment for

I'm referrring to the handbrake with the long "perforated pump brake handle". This handbrake was also fitted to the blind end of some passenger cars built post-WWII. Steve Lucas.

Southern Pacific B-50-13 & 14 40' single sheathed boxcars had square brake staffs. Brian Leppert Carson City, NV

To change the subject slightly, Bill, what WFEX model DO you recommend? Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Thanks Steve! WFEX 65359 represents one of the rebuilds outside the 70000 number series, adding to the confusion. I have built this car using a Sunshine kit. Note the drop grab above the ladder and

I am positive I have seen a drawing of a LRX car with the two center truss rods in a publication such as Railway Mech Engr, Railway Gazette, etc.  But have never been able to find it again.  There

Bill's article is in the Feb 2005 issue of RMJ. It is available online, starting here: http://www.trainlife.com/magazines/pages/70/5074/february-2005-page-40 Steve Hoxie Pensacola FL 1

Two friends have asked me to comment to comment on the accuracy of the paint and stenciling schemes for the latest release of InterMountain's wood sheathed FGE/WFE reefer post war rebuild models.

They will. In their own sweet time. I just received a free Tony Koester book from Kalmbach because they used a picture of mine. Had to fill out paper work before they'd send it. Clark propst

Jeez...as the author, you'd think they'd give you a free copy... Regards, Rick Schoch Feb 14, 2011 11:45:24 PM, STMFC@... wrote: Thanks Dave. I'll have to see about buying a copy. Clark

Thanks Dave. I'll have to see about buying a copy. Clark Propst

Lackawanna's big reefers from ACF were distinctive for having the straight center sill, versus the fishbelly center sill common on ACF reefers of that era. I have some photos of these in service in

Richard Hendrickson wrote: By the time of the 1932 ARA design, it had become evident that "side sills" played little role in structural stiffness or strength of a steel car, and they became

No you're not, Tim. that is correct. Exactly. The two truss rods were directly under, or just on either side of, the center sill. There were no other truss rods, and the side sills, though

Aha! The plot thickens! DL&W 7000 is yet another reefer design, also (obviously) by AC&F but with a straight rolled steel center sill. However, that underframe (especially on a reefer,

Just a little information about the picture and Sloss. This particular cars could be carrying the pig to Cincinnati to steel mills there, Lenoir for company use at the foundry, Charleston or Mobile

A belated Thank You to all who responded on my request for this information. Gene Semon

Gentlemen, It took awhile but the topic finally came down to my level. Scalecoat Oxide Red and Floquil Zinc Chromate Primer. Got it. I have one more Sunshine B&O wagontop to do. This will

Rick Aylsworth wrote: True, I mistyped, reversing ferrous vs. ferric. But black ferrous oxide isn't a paint pigment. What a paint guy might call ferric oxide probably is a rather more complex

Tim, Garth, Bob and Gene, thank you for end photo and information. Lester Breuer