Michael nicely done model and appreciate the detailed overview on parts used. -- Charlie Duckworth Omaha, Ne.

I so agree, James, and one of the great things about this group is people's willingness to share photos and other information. -- Michael Gross Pasadena, CA

I unfortunately never had the privilege of meeting Larry. Could I ask if you'd be willing to share the missing paperwork story? If its too much -thats fine here but thanks! -Bob

Gentlemen, I just received a box full of new Athearn 2-bay, ribbed side hoppers from an estate. I was told by Jerry Hamsmith they are a good starting point for CB&Q twins. Does anyone here have

Hey Group, I am looking to buy a Sunshine 12.5 Virginian G-5 Low Side Gondola Please contact me off list Thanks Rich Christie rhcdmc@...

Give Bob's photo a call 1-606-798-1811. I believe he has a few Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

I am working on a Funaro & Camerlengo PRR F33 Well Hole Flatcar kit and plan to replace the cast resin sill steps with photo-etched bronze parts. If there is enough interest, I can provide a limited

Does anyone have any photos of Southern coal gons in the 175000 series (and similar)? I would like to turn an RCW L&N gon into one of these Southern coal gons as I have never seen the Sunshine version

Bill, here is a pdf of the original plans sent. I incorrectly wrote of the inset on the lower left that the orange and blue circles indicate where the levers penetrate the sill. It should read

Michael, as a researcher (and modeler), one of the best things for me to see is that the research (and the time spent behind it) having been done and now applied - makes tangible changes for

Excellent fine motor enhancements. Good to see you’ve got time for modeling. I always enjoy seeing our work. Nelson Moyer

Gorgeous detailing, Michael. Good looking work. Tony Thompson tony@...

James it is the Soo Line WC car. Lester Breuer

Bill, I need to look this up as I hand delivered Rapido a tube of plans long ago at either CCB or Naperville meet. When I was first approached to assist with this car a decade or more ago by

Lester, I'll look for it and scan it. This is the SOO (WC) car. Correct? Otherwise, if I may just drive it over if I get crosstown into your side of the cities.

Well done Micheal, Great additions and I do believe you are now the mast door handle maker. Excellent Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...

Excellent work, Michael. Thanks! -- Brian Ehni From: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> on behalf of Michael Gross <ActorMichaelGross@...> Reply-To: <main@RealSTMFC.groups.io> Date: Tuesday,

Last month, I made reference to Ted Culotta's enhancements to the Rapido NP boxcar in his blog on December 24, 2018, and my desire to take his enhancements a step further. Thanks to photographs

UP Livestock Train Articles From The Union Pacific Historical Society The Union Pacific Historical Society published a series of articles on their dedicated DLS train, livestock operations and cars

Can't help with that one Lester, Sorry Fenton -- Fenton Wells 250 Frye Rd Pinehurst NC 28374 910-420-8106 srrfan1401@...