Jim, Attached is a scan of a diagram sheet of that Clinchfield series, 5550-5649, class FB7, built by ACF in 1954. I’d bet Ed Hawkins has the painting specs on those cars as built. Best

I suspect that much of the confusion is because if you check some standard references on electric railroads they indicate that the Claremont Electric placed a higher interest on freight service than

The local museum where I volunteer owns 2 ex-Clinchfield 56xx-series boxcars. One of them, 5625, was part of a local doll house retailer in Biltmore (behind the current McDonalds) and was cut on to

On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 01:08 PM, Dave Parker wrote: I think there is some conflation (and confusion) happening here with respect to the Claremont Railway and Lighting Co, the Claremont Branch of the

Hello Gentlemen, I'm looking for specific Intermountain box car kit: Intermountain Box Car, #41899 10'6" w/8-Rung Ladders and 4/4 Improved Dreadnaught End Box In particular, I'm in need of the 4-4

All, A quick note about the yellow flowering plants across Illinois and Indiana. It's a weed, called cress leaf grounsel, butterweed, senacio, other local slang names. Take your pick. Canola is a

Looking mighty good Charlie Nicely done Fenton

Charlie It’s looking really good Paul Doggett

Added the NSC decals over the last couple of days and end details. Next to add the end straps hand grabs, ladders and vertical brake staff. -- Charlie Duckworth Omaha, Ne.

Matt It’s the concept I much prefer sprung horn blocks. Although I am note sure where i would get replacement springs from these days fortunately I have some in stock from Greenway Products I am

Paul, I was imagining using phosphor-bronze wire for a springy equalizer. What was it that gave you trouble with the bent wire approach; the concept or the material employed? Thanks. Matt

Hi Tom: I don't have any information on the Bx38 but have some experience with the Bx-37. I have two of the Bx-37 cars. One is anIntermountain car that features the small herald. The second is a

Tom, The 1910 era 4 foot herald was discontinued in 1921 in favor of a 3 foot herald. These heralds used the thinner extended serif font similar to Bookman Old Style seen throughout the depression

Pullman birthday photo shows 2' herald. Always 2' herald. The hide cars are numbered 40180-40224, the regular cars were 151092-151491. J. Stephen Sandifer

Jerry, ah KAH nay is a Japanese herb; the term means "red root." Have no idea what that has to do with model trains; nor do I understand what "Tenshodo" 'heavenly prize hall' has to do with them

Hi all, I am building a couple Sunshine Bx-39’s. I don’t want a Hide Service car. I need them as built. Would I be correct in assuming that 4 ft heralds were on the “as built” car instead of

I agree completely! Figuratively, an hour spent working on your cars to free up their rolling qualities is worth a week of fiddling with a locomotive trying to get it to pull more. I try, often

I think there is some conflation (and confusion) happening here with respect to the Claremont Railway and Lighting Co, the Claremont Branch of the B&M, the Claremont and Concord and, way after our

Clark wrote: Best rumor was the resurrection of the ChicagoLand RPM maybe this Oct.? Fingers crossed... Please stop this rumor. It is false. There isn’t any planning in process for a

On Mon, May 23, 2022 at 10:39 AM, Bruce Smith wrote: In addition, this was photographed on the Claremont and Concord Railway, a short line spun off from the B&M and well known for its tight radii,