Hi Tim & Group, I think that the bridge dates from the early 20th Century... something like 1902, I think. In this case you have the correct idea. But I would guess that it is more likely that it was

Eric is correct -- this is the Central Valley prototype in Piru, CA http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=pr2gdb530vcq&scene=11424394&lvl=2&sty=o The CV web site says the bridge was built by the New York

Rich the lease of the 2000 H2a's started in April 1957 not 58. Also, when replying to a digest please change the subject as appropriate. Brian J. Carlson, P.E. Cheektowaga

Eric Hansmann wrote: You're certainly right, Eric, that the CV bridge shown is not a classic pin-connected bridge, with BOTH diagonal and bottom members being pin-connected. But it DOES have

--- On Fri, 6/11/10, Eric <eric@...> wrote:   <I don't believe the Central Valley truss bridge is a pin-connected truss bridge. > You are right, Eric. Although

You could also use Archer rivets. I used them for a CN steel-frame diagonal-panel boxcar roof. I used a Branchline roof on a Kaslo 40' CN 503500-series resin kit. The Archer rivets were applied to

I don't believe the Central Valley truss bridge is a pin-connected truss bridge. A model image is on their mainpage: http://www.cvmw.com/ I'm more familiar with a pin-connected truss looking more

The prototype for the CV bridge was on a branchline hense for lighter loads. In fact, to use it for mainline or heavier duty, you need to "beef" it up some. Jerry Glow

Steam era freight car discussion group. The time period covered will be from 1900-1960.On Fri, Jun 11 2010 at 4.52 am, Ken Montero wrote: "Jared, Have you examined the Central Valley bridge kit for

The PRR did not lease these cars until 1958. so unless they were in N&W paint you won't see them prior to that time. Rich Orr

Al Kresse writes: Al, Richard Prince's Norfolk & Western Railway, Pg 240...chapter on Freight Service. I should have included the reference. BTW, I have a mint copy for sell. Mike Brock

Thanks for taking care of that. I always thought replies from digests should not be allowed. Good reason why. Jerry Glow

Hi Don,                 I have pix of them on the western end of the PRR; and now that you mrntion it I can't recall any that are east of Pittsburg.  This will make for a short research

Mike, What data source had these 1948 coal shipment sub-splits? . . . the book From Mine to Market, or a journal or report? Al Kresse

Jared, Have you examined the Central Valley bridge kit for a 150 foot Pratt Truss pin-connected single track bridge? Central Valley makes both an HO and N scale kit for this bridge. Here is a link to

The bridges are beautiful. I need a single track pin connected Pratt Truss for my Alma branch layout. The one at the Traincat website is beautiful, albeit too heavy for my line. Jared Harper Athens,

Guys, You might notice that Don Valentine has sent a message to the STMFC. You might also notice that he has managed to include about a hundred or more copies of additional messages. Not good. I

As Richard says they are ZU-eave (aka overhanging) roofs, not Z-eave (aka flush) roofs as found on the SP rebuilds. I think Intermountain sells the R-40-25 refrigerator roof separately, and that can

Terry Link agrees -- the dates are August 1955 to May 1959. http://www.canadasouthern.com/caso/NYC-MODELS-FREIGHT.htm

Maybe that's why I have a hard time visualizing that zinc chromate color compared to the ones I have photos of. I did paint the interior Rail Brown. I'm sure I can add plenty of blackish, rustish