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Wow! This car is getting complicated. Has anyone modeled a roof like that? I’d probably take more flack for adding the black paint to simulate car cement than to leave it the way it is, BCR roof and

DO NOT USE CAMELEON, whatever you do. Bill Welch

I failed to properly clean my airbrush and blew globs on to my recently completed NC&StL 36' boxcar. I've sanded the blobs and repainted the car with Tru Color paint but the finish is not what I want,

A friend just bought a batch of Intermountain NRC initialed reefers paintedfor IC in yellow with green trim. They have a reweigh date for early 1960. Hemodels 65 and would like to know if these cars

Nelson, In the event that the original paint specs are useful for Erie 82500-83199, the following comes from the ACF bill of materials for the 700 cars built in lot 2862: DuPont (300)/Pittsburgh

Thanks, Steve. I’ve noticed that some historical societies are much better than others about making material available online. Unfortunately, the BRHS isn’t one of them. Nelson Moyer From:

Thanks for the details. Interesting that Branchline supplied a BCR roof for a NEW 49 car. I’m thinking that the car would not have been repainted by 1953, so the roof should be black. However, the

The Erie Freight Car Diagram Book is also available on Fallen Flags: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie-frt-book.html Steve Hoxie Pensacola FL

Nelson, you ask questions about painting and accessories. ERIE box cars were usually delivered with BCR sides, but black roof, ends and underbody. The black roof and ends were, I believe, along

I think they would be pretty close to essential. Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR

I think photos would help amplify your guide Andy. Bill Welch

Hi folks- Last year I did a photo-free synopsis on Youngstown steel doors. I should get some photos and upgrade the synopsis and place it in the storage areas on the STMFC. But I looked up a 82XXX

Thanks, Bill. I did a search, and other possible sources are Westerfield and Red Caboose (if they’re still out there somewhere). I’ll contact Andy and see what he’s got. I’ve purchased from

I think Southwest Models has the doors you will need. Suggest you reach out to Andy Carlson for these. Bill Welch

I hadn’t gotten to the doors yet, so thanks for the heads up. The kit doors are indeed incorrect. Nelson Moyer From: STMFC@... [mailto:STMFC@...] Sent: Monday, February 05, 2018 2:22 PM To:

Nelson, I suggest checking the Branchline kit door to make sure it is correct. Bill Welch

Not to mention that by Jan 1, 1944 wood running boards had been outlawedfor new cars.

I enlarged the photo until it pixilated, and you’re right, it’s Apex. It’s also not painted black, and from what I can see of the running board, it’s not painted either. As for the roof, the

Nelson, Actually, in 1946 I'd be very surprised to see a boxcar built new with a wood platform. I can clearly see the serrated edges and crossbars typical of an Apex brake step. The running board is