I have seen photos of workmen hand-painting to cover the stencil gaps. Tony Thompson tony@...

Given that the face page of this site lists the era covered here as and I am copying and pasting it: "The purpose of this list is to discuss all aspects of North American freight cars of the steam

Thanks for the pointer. I fund this (new to me) car:https://mohistory.org/collections/item/P0403-12111-03-4a?fullscreen=1

Dave, Since freight cars were lettered almost exclusively using stencils during this period, I'm puzzled by your puzzlement. Is it the fact that the stencil gaps were not painted over? There are

Nice work Paul. I really like the subtle weathering effects you did and the decal work is great. Gary McMills Vicksburg Miss.

In the 7-34 ORER, NEA(C)X 32 is listed as one of 5 cars, all noted as "new additions". There is no listing for the company in my 12-30 ORER, suggesting a new company (or at least fleet). IMO, the

The book has been sold. Thank you, Paul Paul Krueger Seattle, WA

Hi Tim: I have intended to contact you thus week but lately it seems that when I get up on the morning I am already two hours behind. I see that Dan Smith contacted you on the Intermountain roofs for

I thought it unusual that the lettering is in stencil. Sent from my tricorder

And only 2 straps (plus center anchor & bolster pads)... -- Ken Akerboom

With looking it up, 8071 gallons. <VBG> Richard Townsend Lincoln City, OR

Ted was selling Bill’s unbuilt kits at Cocoa… bought a few myself. Regards, Bruce Smith Auburn, AL From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Eric Hansmann <eric@...> Reply-To:

I had thought there was a mention of Bill Welch models being sold by Ted Culotta at Prototype Rails in Cocoa Beach. But the message is not appearing in a search of this or a couple other groups.

It is my understanding from a couple of members of this list that Bill’s models are in good hands and are being inventoried. I do not know if they will make it onto a platform, such as eBay or

Bob Chaparro wrote: And without looking it up, you know it’s not a large car because the trucks look big, probably 8000 gals. or less. Tony Thompson

Bruce Yes. 1-34 is the shop date but over on the right it looks like AC&F (or something xC&F) and the number 1928 is clearly visible. I think the tank may have

All- Truncate the link to https://mohistory.org/collections/ and search all collections. Found a few CB&Q items searching on “Burlington” and there are many more under the more generic

Bill Welch was a meticulous person and planned ahead so I have not asked because I just assume that he gave them away or turned them over to someone else. His collection was

Al Thank you Paul Doggett

Nice car! AL B.