Thanks, Eric. I used Micro Scale’s TF-2 (black) which is shown as out of stock on their web site. Any blank decal paper can be used, just paint it the color you want. For my application, I

ERic Werner's RR Innovations (& Intermountain) did the three 1954 orange cars: 1963, 1965 and 1970. These are rare birds now. Fred Jansz

American Scale Models. Fred Jansz https://americanscalemodels.com/HO/HO_Detail_Parts/Trucks?product_id=1855

What makes you think the freight shed roof was tar paper covered? A heavier paper with granulated slate just like architect shingles have is available in roll form as well in the same width as a roll

Who is ASM?

Rupert and All- A very neat photo! I believe that this is the first C&I lettered car/equipment that I’ve seen. Wonder what the line under the herald reads…too long for just C&I. Maybe C&I

Brian and Friends, AFAIK, besides 19537, the only other experimental cars on the WP were two 40' PS-1s with 6' doors, numbered 1952-1953. These had two versions of Pullman's early cushioned

Thanks for (super)detailed info Garth. Fred Jansz

Thank you for saving my skin Tim. ASM makes a very nice brass Chrysler truck, which is a steal especially for your wallet. Now for completeness: - 1951: WP 20801-20820; all silver, orange feather,

Fred and friends, I think you are correct. The cars first 20 cars like this were 20801-20820, from series 20801-21400, and were equipped by the factory with Pullman Compartmentizer dividers and

This came across in an email. Interesting video. You may have to register to view. The tool he's using is a grain jewelry

I like the subtle change in shade on the repainted areas for the weight and repack stencils. Very nice! Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

I don’t understand your comment re: a “shadow” around the decal edges. Nothing shows up on my images and except in 1 spot where a little white from an adjoining decal was included when I cut

Is there an official definition for the term, "Clean Lading Only"? Thanks. Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Thanks Rupert for your excellent insights!! Claus Schlund

Please ignore testing Earthlink - Groups linkage Steve Hile

The fun part is - there were 7 variations of WP paint &lettering rendered for these. And...the paint & letteringdesigns were done by the Passenger Car department, not freight (as"normal" efforts

You're correct, Fred - standard PS-1 underframe. Chrysler trucks. Microscale makes decals. Get out the airbrush ! :-) Ross Dando makes the shock absorber part in resin for the Chrysler trucks. --

What we do not know, and do not NEED to know is the operating purpose of these boilers. If they are building heating boilers, they likely operate at 15 to 30 PSI. If they are power boilers, they

Shoot. That’s what I get for posting before I’m fully awake. Fred you’re right these just had compartmentizers. I got them confused with the 1954 cars with the cushion under frame. Brian J.