These were discussed at some length on this site a few months ago, under iirc, Van Dyke... Barry Bennett Coventry, England

What no quad hoppers? Armand Premo

Frank Something that would account for dimensional differences in this CNW series is you've got 3 bay, and 4 bay cars, some with ribbed sides, some with rebuild panel (blister) sides, and some

Frank, I have photos of these cars if you need one for reference. Todd Horton ________________________________ To: STMFC@... Sent: Sun, February 20, 2011 9:21:58 PM Subject: Re:

Todd Horton wrote: Hi Todd, I had that CG series listed in a second group of possibilities, in which I listed cars that had a greater divergence in certain dimensions (including capacity) than those

Hi Al, I'm in TT scale; if I were in HO, then my tolerance with regards to details like that would be rather more strict. The model-to-come will be developed using drawings and photos of PM cars, so

The NYC and PM series you mention both have the "sloped-stepped" end-side-sheet taper. Is this an essential feature? To me in HO it would be; but I've forgotten what scale you're in. -- apologies for

I'm not sure how well they match but the C of G had 3 bay offset side cars. They were numbered 700-899, built in 1934 by PS . Todd Horton ________________________________ To:

Frank, I can confirm the M&StL 3-bay hoppers for you. Stewart (now Bowser) did them correctly lettered for the M&StL. I provided info to Stewart and have some of them. They are nice models with

I've recently finished transcribing a conductor's time book for part of the Coast Line from 1948 to 1952, and it contains extensive reefer car information. The loads in question are almost all

Re: Morning Sun book Tank Car Color Guide Volume 1: Cars with Full Center Sills James Kinkaid An all-color encyclopedia of

At some unnamed instigator's request, I've modified the Frisco USRA rebuild set to also offer it with the "Frisco Fast Freight" slogan on the right. See sample:

Hi, Wondering if anyone might be able to help me a bit... I'm trying to determine what all could be modelled with a 3-bay offset-side hopper visually like the NYC 904000-904999 or PM 15000-15249

Does the SRHA have much in the way of old freight car drawings? I'd sure like to a cad model of the 36ft cars Westerfield did in resin. Dave Nelson

A few weeks ago there was a nice discussion on the weatherproofing of Southern Pacific wood caboose roofs. Does anyone know if the Union Pacific and Western Pacific used a similar technique on

Alan, try emailing the Southern Railway Historical Assoc. They may be able to help you. I have worked in the archives but have not seen the stock car drawings as of yet. Regards, Fenton -- Fenton

Does anyone have detailed drawings of Southern's 40 ft stock cars that would have been in service in the early 1950s? I have Southern's diagram 30-F-13 but this does not have much detail. These were

Does anyone make the brown and tan "Frisco Fast Freight" set? -- Thanks! Brian Paul Ehni From: Gerald Glow <jerryglow@...> Reply-To: STMFC List <STMFC@...> Date: Sat, 19

Andy,I have an order being prepared.Will send later today.Armand Premo

Bill, I can't believe I misspelled your name. Please forgive. Gene Green