DT&I had 4,201 freight cars in 1950; over 1/2 were box cars. Compare with, say, the MKT which had about 6,000 box cars in 1950. Of course DT&I box cars were used more for manufactured goods while

I think it is past time that we revisit the Gilbert-Nelson theory.I trust that it is not heresy to challenge their theory.Based on primary sources , using a larger sample and not restricting the

John, The only drawings I've seen for these cars were published in the 1931, 1937, and 1940 CBCs. While they show cross sections of the underframe, no brake parts are depicted. You might check the

I have a Southern car that needs a new roof. I'd probably buy 2-3 roofs for the PS 2893. I can always use the spare hatch parts for other cars that had round (outboard) hatches instead of trough

Gentlemen, I'm finishing a few models of General American REA wood-sheathed express refrigerators (the recent Walthers models). I want to improve the level of brake gear detail provided with the

Rmand P wrote: Here are the % of boxcar fleet in 1949 from Tim Gilberts chart in the files section EJ&E, .2% TH&B, not on list B&A, not on list PE, not on list DTI. not on list B&LE .1%

I have suggested to Denis that the roof variations for the 3-Bay PS2 would be good to have. CB&Q, Wabash, Monon, and Southern were among railroads who owned cars with variations. Early on when

Probably better to do the seam cap variation, rather than using old metal roof seam caps from Silver Streak boxcar kits (this on an EBT model of an NP car. Methinks the state of the art has evolved

Over the years many fine models have been produced,but some roads have been under represented.While we are striving to achieve a degree of reality many of these roads should be present on each

Over the years many fine models have been produced,but some roads have been under represented.While we are striving to achieve a degree of reality many of these roads should be present on each

Dennis and Tim, I don't recall if this has been covered before on the STMFC or not. The roof with seam caps has been made by InterMountain and used on their Santa Fe model (#48671). However, I don't

On the other hand... the seam cap roofs were so -common- that I know people have asked Frank Angstead to do this roof for his ACF kit. Who knows, maybe Intermountain will do that roof. Stranger things

Denis What you do with your money is up to you. But it's not a "Q" roof -- several railroads had them, including the AT&SF, C&EI, NP, MP, CB&Q, C&S... There were thousands of them. I don't know why

That is not to say we would not do the Q roof! Get us about 150 confirmed sales and the drawings to go by and I would say we would do that roof. Denis Blake North Hamlet

Ok Tim, so in your opinion should we do a roof good for the Q or should we do one with evenly spaced hatches that would have broader appeal? I know where I would put my money. Denis

Denis The more common and much-needed ACF 1958 roof is the style with standard hatch spacing, but with seam caps on the roof. Some roads -only- had cars with this type of roof, e.g. CB&Q. Sunshine

I have all Bowser cars (some custom run and the rest decaled) and I've changed the hatch spacing on several. I might be tempted to switch over to the new Intermountain car if an evenly space hatched

Guys, we at WrightTRAK are always looking for new adventures. This discussion about the Kato and to lesser extent, the Bowser covered hoppers has led Gary and I to have another discussion about the

I'm certain Clark and Ed are referring to the 1958 cu ft design. Can't add any other examples of evenly-spaced hatches to Ed's list without referring to my files. If we consider the 1790 cu ft

I have several operational resin freight cars for sale. If you'd like a list, photos, price. Please contact me off list at: cepropst@q.com Clark Propst Mason City Iowa