Hi guys When gondolas were shopped did interiors get a coat of paint or were they just painted on the external surfaces. Thanks in advance Paul Doggett UK. Sent from Samsung mobile "Eric Hansmann

It certainly looks like a vinegar tank car. Paul Doggett UK Sent from Samsung mobile "Eric Hansmann eric@... [STMFC]" <STMFC@...> wrote: I would say yes it is. The reporting

Hi all, Building my WP 1:87 fleet. I'm still searching for these Sunshine WP kits: - 59.1 WP dble sheated 16001-18500 series Murphy ends - 59.2 WP dble sheated 16001-18500 series Dreadnaught ends

If none of those options suit you, there is a fullsize example at irm. www.irm.org you can always mesure the car but if roof dementions are important advance arangements are required becuse of the

Tim wrote: Chuck's explanation was better -- I'd forgotten about the draft (longitudinal) forces on the center sill. And Tony responded: But in fact there ARE longitudinal forces in railroad

That most likely is a vinegar car. I can't read the reporting marks accurately. But the Ordinance Department also had these wood tank cars. Brad Smith Sent from Brad's iPod

Yes, the reporting marks FTCX belonged to the FTCX The Fleischmann Transportation Co. until 1/1946. Fleischmann was one producer of vinegar. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

I would say yes it is. The reporting marks are FTCX. Isn't that Fleischmann's Eric Hansmann El Paso, TX

Are we looking at an end view of a vinegar car on this photolink? http://www.west2k.com/papix/carmanfreight.jpg This image is from the Pennsylvania Railroad Stations Past &Present

Well is like to pick a 40' and 50' car that uses the same ends. Since molds are expensive I would like to get the most cars out of a mold.

Well, I tried uploading a photo that shows the top of a C-16 wagon top express box car having expanded metal running board and end platforms. The car has dual air hoses and a steam line connection

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But in fact there ARE longitudinal forces in railroad bridges, as a train enters, though admittedly not the primary force on the structure. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press,

Chuck's explanation was better -- I'd forgotten about the draft(longitudinal) forces on the center sill. Please don't use the underframe of the Athearn gon as an example ofanything that resembles an

Schuyler Larrabee replies: "Well, no. First of all, the floor only has to be strong enough to bear the weight of the load as far as the next available structural member, likely a stringer leading to

Thanks for the correction, Ed !

http://lists.railfan.net/erielackphoto.cgi?erielack-09-27-15/C1669.jpg More from the Steamtown archives, probably in Scranton (not verified) but posted here for the few freight cars, the electric

Tim wrote: Sure the floor has to be strong enough to take a certain direct downward load per square foot -- but the load as a whole must be carried by the sides, no, just as it is for a bridge?

Bob, If you get near Danville, Virginia,there is a scrap yard next to US 58 by the river that has a green (really faded)wagon top. My guess is that it had been in express service. It is being

Kevin, Which one, they evolved like all freight cars. There are drawings in theCyc's but which car are you looking for. Greg Martin Eventually all things merge into one and a river runs