Received my copy today, an excellent work from Richard Hendrickson and Ted Culotta. Thanks Mark Morgan

Al Brown wrote: Well, of course. That's for making wood stoves... ;) Jack Mullen

Al Brown wrote: "And apparently a stove works received a carload of lumber. Hmm ..." Gotta box up the finished stoves somehow... Ben Hom

And apparently a stove works received a carload of lumber. Hmm ... Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.

As the author of FFC-2, I'm gratified at the expressions of approval for the book, now that it is finally out. However, I don't have a copy. Ted is apparently so busy mailing books to those who

Interesting indeed, as is the origin of the terms that have surfaced from multiple sources. Other than Doc Denny's big nails (which all the other timber framing trades call "boat spikes" :) the common

List, I agree with Charlie D.; if you are on this list, then this should be required reading. Definitely the "go to book" for STMFC modelers. Fred Freitas ________________________________ To:

So, it's not just model flats that have bent brake staffs . . . Love the split knuckle to work with link-and-pin links too. Great photo, and yup, Bill, the buildings are very cool SGL

I especially liked the small 1 foot narrow gauge track running between the various building on the second floor to the left of the car. Merry Christmas, George Simmons Dry Prong, LA

My copy of Focus on Freight Cars Volume Two Double Sheathed Box & Automobile Cars arrived a couple of days ago; all I can say is, if your on this list "buy one" you won't be disappointed. Clear

Hi Bob, Here's the direct link to the REAL image, at the Library of Congress' Detroit Publishing Company collection: http://www.loc.gov/pictures/collection/det/item/det1994001668/PP/ If you'd like

Hello Bob and Group, That flat car is almost huggable. Very nice. And the buildings are simply fantastic! Sorry... my Architect was showing. Cheers, Bill Keene Irvine, CA [Non-text portions of

Here is a link to a good image of a Michigan Central flat car, courtesy of Shorpy. This was taken in Chelsea, Michigan, around 1901. http://www.shorpy.com/node/8557?size=_original Bob

--- In STMFC@..., "Brian Carlson" <prrk41361@...> wrote: > > In structural engineering we commonly use a "Drift Pin" when alligning > connections. I am not sure if the term translated to

5th Avenue Carshops did 2 versions of the Kingan's car GARX 9308 KGNX 3816 Both are out of production according to 5th Avenue's website Rich Orr

I was in the boilermakers union for a number of years and it was always referred to as a spud bar. If there was a wrench on the one end it was called a spud wrench. Another little tidbit on a the

Bill Welch wrote: I vote we call it a "Welch". In the context of roof sheets, it helps pull things together, and the result covers about everything. Tom Madden - Merry Christmas to all!

The picture I have is in my FGE/WFE/BRE Mechanical Car presentation at Cocoa Beach, which why I posed the question. We can look at it together, those of you that come to my presentation, and maybe

You're all correct--not only does everything have a name, but often more than one name. I was once a foreman in a machine and welding shop, and we used a tapered pin to align holes for assembly. We

I am seeking a ride from Orlando airport to and from Prototype Rails. I am arriving on Thursday mid morning and leaving Sunday evening. I would be glad to share expenses. Please contact me off