I always thought the shape of the head of rivets was determined bythe shape of the air hammer that pounded them into place. Not so? Tim O'Connor

The B-50-19 & -21 did not have ACR rivets, but both classes had extrarivets in their side panels in scattered locations - I have no idea why, butthey're always there in photos. The B-50-40 was an

Another arcane question for the experts… What are the dimensional characteristics of the conical rivets used on tank cars built before WWII? How high, how large is the base, and are they a

Steve This was a UP "trademark protection" car. As longas UP continued to use that emblem on SOMETHING they could defend their claim to thetrademark. There were very, very few such cars. It is a

Steve, A good reference book for UP freight cars if you can find one is “Union Pacific Freight Cars 1936-51” Regarding the UP version of the 1937 AAR box car design, that would be the B-50-19 and

Tim, I went back and did some checking in my files. I didn't realize that a photo of the Corley replacement wheel had not been published in any of the previous articles that have been done on hand

Hi Steve, That paint scheme did exist in the1950's. There are photo of that scheme on boxcar B-50-21 page 6 and boxcar b-50-27 page7 of the book called "UP Color Guide to Freight and Passenger

I need some Union Pacific lettering scheme assistance. My cars to build pile has gotten down to a Red Caboose 1937 AAR 40', single door, 10' high boxcar with factory UP paint and lettering. My UP

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Hol Wagner is seeking better images -- either scans or photo prints that can be scanned -- of the AC&F builder's photos of several Ingoldsby cars, specifically - Colorado & Southern 10135 - coke dump

It is a little heavier than the other pencil type AB's I own—Badger 105 & 155, Harder & Steenbeck Infinity—but not objectionable at all. Nice solid feel with smooth predictable trigger

As Bill said, not new, but excellent and priced right as Tim pointed out! I also own the gravity Talon will all three needle sizes. I love it and can finally get the perfectly thin, translucent fades

Sounds good Bill, I'll be there and learn. Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

I just sent my Topic and Description to Jeff Aley for my PR Clinic. Modelers here may be interested. Improving ARA/AAR “Standard” Steel Boxcar Styrene Kits: IMWX/Red Caboose; InterMountain,

These Dalman's differ from the GN's Dalman 2-level Andrews in that the GN's had lateral motion devices, whereas the SAL car doesn't. I made a Dalman 2-level Andrews many years ago with an Eastern Car

Squinting, I read the BLT date as 4-50. Is that correct for these cars? Schuyler From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] Sent: Friday, November 17, 2017 4:40 PM To:

Interesting about the Corley wheel - anything close to itin HO? I think the old DA Equipco only has 5 spokes. As for the corrosion - I thought these cars were rebuilt mid-50's.Seems like fairly rapid

Interesting, never heard of a corley wheel. Scott McDonald

Tim, Nice find. Corrosion doesn't look too bad to me for an unpatched car in '65. Check out the Dalman Andrews 2 level trucks. Brake wheel is a Corley replacement wheel on an Ajax housing. Often

Very fine portrait, albeit somewhat worse for wear - look at that corrosion! https://www.ebay.com/itm/391925525398 Tim O'