Another photo from the Center for Railroad Photography &Art: https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/24148138943/sizes/k/ Caption: " Eastbound Toledo,Peoria and Western Railway

Tim O'Connor wrote: My only question is - is the reefer an R-30-21, or an R-40-21 ? Tim, All that is certain from the photo is that this car has a built up under frame. The car can be either a 30 or

Rufus PFE R-30 & R-40 rebuilds were often in mixed series - with 30 and40 ton cars (different underframes) in the same number series. So yes, I agree it's 65327. But the question remains. :-) Tim

Jared Harper asked: "I did go to the archives and saw the P&LE reference. But I guess I am wondering if these could be used to model the ATSF USRA rebuilds? I have been trying to get hold of the RPC

I did go to the archives and saw the P&LE reference.but I guess I am wondering if these could be used to model the ATSF USRA rebuilds? I have been trying to get hold of the RPC #24 that is supposed

Jared Harper asked: "I am trying to figure out what prototypes the Tichy USRA steel rebuilds can be used to model. I assume someone out there can help me. Thanks." Did you search the group

I just know that PFE was very thorough in car upkeep. Tony Thompson

Looks like PFE 65327 Rufus ConeBozeman, MT On 5/15/2017 2:22 PM, Tim O'Connor timboconnor@... [STMFC] wrote:

Another photo from the Center for Railroad Photography &Art: https://www.flickr.com/photos/railphotoart/25238796516/sizes/k/ Use the slider on the bottom of the photo to see the

I am trying to figure out what prototypes the Tichy USRA steel rebuilds can be used to model. I assume someone out there can help me. Thanks. Jared Harper

People that enjoy building Resin Kits or are curious about doing so are invited to gather at 11AM, Saturday June 24 during the Collinsville RPM. Meeting place will be identified nearer to the

Hi, The caption on the picture says that the train has just exited a tunnel ... perhaps the stuff we are seeing and calling moisture is simply smoke/soot that has collected but not blown off to a

Soft materials such as brass, solder, and plastic do indeed clog files. Before filing soft material, I fill the file with chalk, regular blackboard chalk. The chalk will allow the file to work

And the train has just emerged from the Hermosa tunnel. Lots of steam inthere! So maybe a tiny layer of condensation combined with film, lighting,shadows, and scanning effects. Not much to be

I use a brass "bristle" brush and it cleans the files justfine. I guess if one got really gunked up I'd take it outside for a grit blast. But I also use emeryboards, and the newer brands of foam-core

Bruce, Looking at the twin 40's when assembled as a unit ready to be installed on a ship, I am wondering if it wasn;t a center of gravity issue. With the well the center of gravity would be lowered

One idea occurred to me. It looks like the car had been recently reweighed. If there had been repairs might they have included applying some kind of sealant to the seam caps? Perhaps with some fairly

---In STMFC@..., <rwitt_2000@...> wrote : I believe some of you are seeing are image artifacts. The digitized image appears to have high contrast and the dark lines along the roof ribs are just very

I believe some of you are seeing are image artifacts. The digitized image appears to have high contrast and the dark lines along the roof ribs are just very dark shadows. Look at the back of the coal

Greetings, In the time we are addressing, labor was comparatively inexpensive, andhand loading/unloading of many commodities was common. Logistics of returningempty coops made the use of separate