To Whom It May Concern:   Mount Vernon Shops is happy to announce the introduction of a new HO Decal Set this week to its line.   HO Scale B&O N34 2-bay wagon-top covered hopper decals. Two

A couple comments in addition to Mr. Krug's text: IIRC, in our era retainers only had two positions... ON and OFF. There was a danger beyond making multiple brake applications on a long grade

I was thinking about Saluda as I wrote my question Fenton. I am counting on one of our more technically informed members for a good answer when they have time. Bill Welch

Bill, I don't know the answer to your question and in fact I am trying to learn the same thing because it was a standard procedure for all trains at the top of Saluda grade to have the retainers set,

<My lunchtime reading today included Andy Sperandeo's article about <his railroad in the 2012 edition of "Model Railroad Planning." In his <very well written narrative about the decisions he has made

Thanks, Bill The car with the interesting break work is the 66000 straight sill car. It has a lever at each end mounted to the side sill and then connects to the truck instead of going through the

Martin is NOT coming to California in March. Charlie Slater Pattern Maker

I admire your productivity Chad. I am not a customer for any of the GN flats but will anticipate the L&N car. I will look and see what photos I have. I did note one of the GN flats had what looked

If anyone has plans to build one of the new Funaro AC&F Type 7 raised platform Tank car kits and you are having difficulty with the instructions and placement, I have two almost completed and can give

I'm still sure the answer is yes but there is no notice on my Meets page. I'm trying to find out and as soon as I do, I'll let everyone know. Jim

My lunchtime reading today included Andy Sperandeo's article about his railroad in the 2012 edition of "Model Railroad Planning." In his very well written narrative about the decisions he has made

The answer is yes. See the Meets page on my website. Jim Hayes Portland Oregon www.sunshinekits.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

<Does anybody know if Sunshine Models will be coming out to California in <March? I'm specifically interested in Winterrail. < <Brian Leppert <Carson City, NV Brian... I'm on their mailing list but

Does anybody know if Sunshine Models will be coming out to California in March? I'm specifically interested in Winterrail. Brian Leppert Carson City, NV

I'm thinking about waybills for routing tank cars to and from the Standard Oil tank farm facility (Milwaukee, WI) for my 1957-era layout. Standard receives bulk diesel and gas by boat, and ships to

I have the following, all are new, Milwaukee road freight cars in HO scale offered for sale. Intermountain #48501 Have 4 "Route of the Hiawathas" repaint 9-58 Youngstown door $24.00/each #48503 Have

Decals are available if you haven't already gotten them: http://home.comcast.net/~jerryglow/samples/GN_flats.jpg Jerry Glow http://home.comcast.net/~jerryglow/decals/

Hi all, The GN flats are ready to go. If you are intrested, the kits are $15 each and include the main floor casting and the laser cut deck. $5 for S/H per order. The 66000 comes with a piece of U

Ben and James-- Thank you, gentlemen, for your prompt answers. I can find more prototypical STMFC's to spend my money on. I already have more than enough STMFC's to paint and letter... Steve

Ben, Did you ever get a chance to determine if the MTH B&O W-2 Quad Hopper is correct for the W-2 ? Thanks, Eric