I'll throw mine into the pile. I used Speedwitch decals on mine. It now needs a good layer of weathering and crud applied; I like to give the flat finish a good long time to cure before

according to bob hanson's excellent georgia road book, this car was apparently rebuilt with 'one or more' roof hatches, for the loading of kyanite, a mineral used in the making of porcelain. i am

Well, thank for at least attempting an answer! Zero photos => not bloody likely, I'd guess. Schuyler "Schuyler.larrabee" <schuyler.larrabee@...> wrote: Well, there's the problem- I have yet

Brad, Mainline Modeler published a brief article on LH&StL stock cars in their March 1994 issue. Included were O scale drawings (with lettering) and a builder's photo of no. 1078. The drawings

Really nice model Justin! Clark Propst

Now that I see the photos on Tony's site I know the car you guys have been talking about. I lettered mine TN&O 39487. It was a weak moment buy. Just so damn neat looking! Even though I've been running

Gents, I have a KTM stock car that is listed as a model made for the LH and St Louis Ry. I cannot locate any images of their herald etc. I would be grateful for any help. Brad Andonian

Yeah, it's because of the data Tony shared on his blog that I'm holding out. Actually, worst case I'll build the kit with the AB's, use one of the car numbers from Tony's data and give the model a

List, In the interest of those wanting to complete their SMMW/Wrighttrak SAL B7s, I recently completed my model and placed some additional photos in my on-line album. The model can be seen from

Bill Welch wrote: Nelson Moyer wrote: Gentlemen, you are both wrong -- and so was Ted. A number of these cars DID get AB brakes, and I have already provided the car numbers in my blog post about

Ryan, Since you model the late 1953, it's permissible to build the car with KC brakes, especially since the the history suggests they may not have ever been converted to AB brakes, and no photos have

Knowing Ted, if a photo existed of a car with AB Brakes existed, he would have included it. Come to think about it, doesn't he say he doubts they ever were equipped with AB Brakes in the history?

Bill, I know exactly what you're talking about. I spent several days trying to decided what to do about it and in the end, I decided to do what you're suggesting. I don't think the payoff is worth it.

Yeah, I know, Paul. These instructions were really disappointing and don't reflect the documentation effort put into earlier kits. I guess the thinking was that since these steel cars were

Yes, that does help to validate some of the options used on the "Modernized" cars. -- John

John I have a photo of X26 #38881 with Hutchins roof, Creco 3-panel door and 7-rung ladders on the side. I also have 45466 with Hutchins roof Youngstown doors but grabs on the side (RMC July 2004 pp.

Well, there's the problem- I have yet to see a photo of an actual PM reefer in the more modern paint and lettering scheme from the 1930 diagram. The few photos I've seen of PM reefers all show them in

John, I'm sending you off-list scans of two photos showing X26s with Hutchins roofs, Youngstown steel doors, and side and end ladders. Of twenty or so X26 photos I have, these are the only two with

Hi Paul, My 34.25 has PDS 90B and "General Instructions: 40' Steel Reefers". I'll scan the instructions and send you them tomorrow. Best regards, Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.

Error on my part! Someone pointed out to me that Pennsy Power III has a picture of an X26 with end ladders. That's when I realized that what I really meant was that I had never seen a photo of an