Martin Cooper wrote A late 1950's photo of freshly repainted GATX 1518 shows a built date of 1928 or 1929 (the second digit is a little blurry) Tim O'Connor

The msg prior to this one from Tom Birkett, I can see partial text until I try to open it and then all I get is the sender name and date/time in topic or individual msg mode. This has happened a few

Tank and safety valve test data, the ICC or ARA car class and the builder and built date, opposite the reporting marks. On multiple compartment (sometimes called 2-dome, 3-dome, etc.) tank cars there

In talking with the fellow at Tangent’s table after lunch today, I learned the 1930 STCX car would probably not work for my 1949 era, as Standard Tank was out of business and most of the cars would

Well, toss me into the unenlightened title as well. I would like some more specifics as well please. What stenciling other than wheel repacking or re-weight date would be needed? TIA. Dave

Mark. You read Tony's message incorrectly. The STCX reporting marks were retired by the 50's. He stated you could start with the Tangent 1958 car and back date that to the late 40's. Brian Carlson

Tony, I'm not very enlighten when it comes to tanks cars. Where you referring to structural or cosmetic changes to back date the STCX to the late '40's? Thanks Mark Mark P Stamm mark@... Sent from my

----- Original Message ----- From: tony To: STMFC@... Sent: Sat, 19 Oct 2013 16:53:49 -0000 (UTC) Subject: Re: [STMFC] RE: 3-Dome GATX Type 30 Tank Car from Tangent make surprise debut Hi: I am

The STCX mark had been retired by the 50s. Celanese is fine (photo basis). The "58" scheme can be backdated as far back as late '40s. Tony Thompson

I was able to order these cars from Tangent last night using myiPad2. gary laakso

 Had no problem going to the site usingGoogle Chrome from Denmark, just tested again. Maybe the rest of the production is for export only:-) Nice looking cars by the way. What scheme would bethe

The book has been sold.  Thanks for the interest!     Ben Hom ________________________________ To: "stmfc@..." <stmfc@...> Sent: Friday, October 18, 2013 11:03 PM Subject:

!943 ORER only lists 4 SCTX cars under General American - 3 cars between 1000 and 2299, and car 9234 (one of the car numbers offered by Tangent) Ted Culotta's tank car reference book shows MPCX 55

Yesterday I tried to order a couple of these but their site would not accept the order. Today I tried to go to the site but it not there according to IE. Anyone have any ideas? --

I believe the C&O had 50-ft staggered side with end-door auto-rack box cars thru 1956. Pontiac was using highway truck-trailers in 1950. C&O first loaded tri-levels at Wixom, MI, in Oct 1960. Al

I am attending the Prototype Rails at Cocoa Beach this coming January and have a room with twin beds booked for Jan.9-Jan.12 (4 nights). Looking for someone to share expenses. My e-mail is

Thanks Ben, Scott & Al. I found it too – it contains everything Icould have asked for. Andrew – I appreciate your offer – thanks! Fortunately, I have what Ineed in Gene’s handout. Rob

I took some photos of the Tangent car within the past hour, they were sitting on a display table. I have created a photo album and am uploading at the moment (very slow connection at the hotel). When

I had no problem ordering those roofs along with other detail parts from Claire at Sylvan. That was back in February of this year. Rich Christie

How to Operate Your Model Railroad, by Bruce A. Chubb (Kalmbach, 1977), used in excellent condition.  Still relevant for today's model railroader interested in operations (including freight car