John,   According to info in Freight Cars Journal No. 63, a small number of gons, classed GB-12, were outfitted with ten Youngstown Steel Door 145 cf containers for limestone, silica and other items

Tim O'Connor wrote: Walnut-size chunks, according to the SP Bulletin. There were only two cars (likely the prototype for the AHM car), converted from flat cars, photos in my _SP Freight Cars_

SP had some calcium carbide container cars. The containers were cylindrical, and closed. I don't know if the stuff was powdered, or in a slurry form. Anyone know? Tim

Steve H. (not signing his full name) wrote: Calcium carbide is used to a modest extent as a ladle injection to make late adjustments to sulfur content, but is not a primary desulfurizing

I got your email while I am work so obviously I don't have any of my NC&StL information (which I have a lot of) with me. I'll try and get back to this tonight with a full answer about these container

Do I really need to remind the membership that Taxes are OFF TOPIC for STMFC? Apparently, I do. Folks, the discussion of taxes is OFF TOPIC for STMFC. Regards, -Jeff Aley Deputy Moderator, STMFC

What kind of containers? Bulk, drop bottom? My first guess is coke, since I have several photos of converted L&N box cars with roofs removed for coke service. One photo is from Pueblo Colorado so they

Don Burn wrote: To my understanding, the California law is the same as this. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Actually, Massachusetts has a law that says anything mail-ordered out-of-state you have to pay the sales tax. It does not require the retailer to do it unless they have an operation in the state.

When I mail ordered my Dell computer from Texas, I had to pay Massachusetts sales tax. I think Massachusetts has a law but it is only enforced for big ticket items like computers -- and especially,

Clark; My pleasure! I hope it was taken in the spirit of fun. Elden Gatwood

Greg Martin wrote: If Greg is right, there are an awful lot of retailers, phone, mail and internet, who ignore the rule. And speaking as a publisher who ships all over the country, I have

Tim is correct if I recall California is one state that requires that a retailer collect taxes on items shipped into California (taking possession of product)?but of course you have to report it to

Bob-- I should have added that this gon is coupled to an as-built version to the left of the car. Steve Lucas.

Tim and all, I have just found out that Walthers has purchased a location in CA. This presents in CA requires them to charge CA tax (to CA residents) and probably maintain the high cost records

Steve, Thanks, for a very complete history of these cars. I thought they may have been former GS gondolas, but I wasn't sure. The Milwaukee Road had a fleet of 48'-6" GS gondolas among others. Bob

In the Refrigerator Car Color Guide by Gene Green on page 101 a photo of a Swift reefer in 1959 sliver paint scheme with a Swift logo on a red rectangular background appears. Can someone tell me how

A couple of observations... 1. we're way off topic here (and I'm about to dig the hole a bit deeper, sorry). 2. loosely accusing a company of tax fraud is beyond the pale. There is significant

Hi Bruce, I have an abrasive blast cabinet that is big enough to do car parts (lower control arms, exhaust manifolds etc). I use aluminium oxide or garnet and the used material fills the hopper

Jon, I live in Massachusetts, and I've bought several times from Walthers direct, and I've never been charged sales tax. I think California law may be different. I doubt Walthers is committing