I still have a few “The Good Ones” left and also have not been able to find a source. However, Dremel has 1 ½” diameter by .020 wide reinforced cut off discs in their EZ Lock product line.

[Edited to add link] James Dick asked: "The statement of 'From the mid-thirties production years, there were around 7300 in service, more than many roads’ entire fleets;' is applied how, by a mid

Wow, that was a fast and very applicable reply. Thank you Ben. Jim

James Dick asked: "The statement of 'From the mid-thirties production years, there were around 7300 in service, more than many roads’ entire fleets;' is applied how, by a mid 1950's modeler like me?

Eldon, Very timely information as not everyone was able to get in on the virtual RPM that is referenced. The statement of "From the mid-thirties production years, there were around 7300

Today we learned the difference between KC and KD brakes. Does anyone know the origin of the K in those designations? And similarly, why are AB brake systems so referred to? Where does that

The presentation the Bruce smith just completed on the speedwitch hindsight 20/20 gave excellent coverslip and photos and documents covering this. Lee Stoermer Aldie, VA

-- If modelers have not used the "Good Ones" then they don't really know what a good cut off disc is like. Here is the package and one of the discs from the last Good Ones I purchased years ago from

I think I can add some information here as I helped write the Walthers book on the automobile industry and the railroads. At the time these cars were built, the standard ARA car height was 10' and

I believe this is the car you are looking for. Levi

Did the Birmingham Tank Company, part of Ingalls Shipbuilding, ever build railroad tank cars? I have done a bit of on-line searching and have yet to find any reference about this company having built

Doug; From correspondence I have read, they were trying to maximize capacity within the as-then clearance diagram dimensions, and tunnels, and accommodated that by several means: the grab above the

I please the 5th! In reality, it was about 90% coincidence. Regards, Bruce

Eldon: Was the round roof used to provide extra interior height for automobile loading? Was there a rack system for over-under loading? Also, did railroad clearance need to be increased before these

Groups; I have been asked for some info on the X31A cars, so here are some facts: From the mid-thirties production years, there were around 7300 in service, more than many roads’ entire

The shock on my face!!!! fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

How many think it's coincidence that the Rapido announcement comes the day before Bruce is giving a talk of that very car type? CW Propst

You're very welcome Schuyler! Yes, a blt date would have been nice. Like I said this photo was a gift from a friend who tried to coerce me to build one, but alas at the time there were no Fox trucks

Ed, Nice wrong way door car! Using the Chiclets to represent floor sacks...what a neat idea, of course perfect size for O scale! I too bought one of the Central Hobby's HO kits with

Here is a link to my solution for a Chad Boas flatcar, with photos. https://groups.io/g/ResinFreightCarBuilders/message/5039?p=,,,20,0,0,0::Created,,first+resin,20,2,20,72516954 Search Southern