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

Thanks for the link. Another responder sent them off list, and they’re beautiful. The brake step looks like it’s wood with steel strap around it, and probably steel on top. It’s clearly not

Nelson, look at these: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie82525adb. jpg and http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/el/frt/erie82525bdb. jpg Schuyler From:

THE WEB SITE FALLEN FLAGS.ORG HAS 6-7 PHOTOS OF THE ERIE SERIES 82500-83199 THERE IS EVEN AN END SHOT. Al Smith Sonora CA On Sunday, February 4, 2018 4:00 PM, "Nelson Moyer npmoyer@...

I’m building a Branchline Postwar 10 panel 50 ton steel box car from the 82500-83199 series. I’ve found everything I need for this car series except a photo showing the location of the placard and

Hello- I have a project PRR X28 box car in which I have lost interest. I purchased this Overland Models #3018, MS Models built, X28 without an underframe/floor. My intentions were to remove the

Well, I prefer Ditzler auto paint and Scalecoat but have used others. I think they are all good paints but some take more experience and care in their application. I have not developed much skill with

Tim O'Connor wrote: Full agreement, Tim. Unlike some on this list, I like and use Tru-Color, and it's fine: over primer. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest

Absolutely - you can peel it off it you don't prime. But so what?Primer is easy, and AP/Star/TruColor primers dry in minutes. You can prime andpaint multiple colors in an evening. One of the reasons I