Hey, Brian, I went to Syracuse. I stand by my remarks. Internet doesn't equal civilization, you know. Let us know when you get back to civilization! SGL Wow, I'd hate to think of where I live is

And the GATC covered hopper, either 2-bay or 3-bay. Ron Merrick

Armand, My votes are for General American 46' GS gondolas, both D&RGW and WP variants (they had different gate mechanisms); AC&F 10K high walkway and low walkway tanks; and SP 40' flatcars. All these

Dave that tank car has been on the wish list for so long I think we've all just given up on it... The usual reason given is that it had only one owner and a boring paint scheme. But then Intermountain

Tony, a big ditto here! I dearly would like to have several prewar SP flat cars. Good examples would be something like the F-50-9 and F-50-13 which were very distinct from each other and both classes

Brian Carlson wrote: Just to demonstrate that I'm not foolin' about the WM, I once kitbashed a WM channel-side hopper even though I don't haul an awful lot of West Virginia coal on my SP Coast

Hey, Brian, I went to Syracuse. I stand by my remarks. Internet doesn't equal civilization, you know. Let us know when you get back to civilization! SGL is another story. here with me,

Gee Thanks SGL, but they do have the internet in Syracuse NY. They also have Dinosaur BBQ but that is another story. I gave Jim Harr my review for the ELHS Diamond as I mentioned previously. I don't

Rick, The Kalmbach Memorial Library at the National Model Railroad Association's headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has a collection of kit plans which they can copy and provide to you if that

Steve, I have this model in hand, and I believe it's really quite well done. The issue is that not all Buckeye ends were exactly the same. Some seem to have ribs that are more crisply defined

I didn't think I qualified as an old F__t, but apparently so. I did the lettering for a custom run of reefers for the ELHS using ink on mylar. All I had was oblique photos, and an accurate

Thanks, Tim, for doing that. That is, of course, what cleared the way for Dan to do these. It always happens that way. SGL E-mail message checked by Spyware Doctor (6.1.0.447) Database

Was it common for NYC boxcars originally built with wood running boards to have them replaced with steel? I'm thinking specifically of the 159000-159999 and 161000-161999 cars, built 1944-45. Photos

Armand, and Group, Let me second the motion from several others for the following freight cars - in plastic, with state of the art details, please: 1. AAR alternate standard 50T offset twin

No,I meant submit_. The higher authority of which you speak are the members of this list.We have spent much time reading about relatively obscure cars while larger groups of cars go begging.It was my

1. I'll echo Tony's call for the enterprise GS gon. 2. Multi-dome tank cars. AC&F, others? 3. High-walkway AC&F tank cars. I'll be happy with single dome; others may want more. With these, in

Jeff,            Must be the Alphabet Route group trying a new tactic of control. "Fireballs rule"??  Well, it narrows the search a bit.   Fred Freitas

Armand Premo wrote: I assume, Armand, that you meant "create," not "submit" (unless you're in touch with a Higher Authority in the hobby than i know about). Here's what I'd say: 1. The GSC

Thanks to everyone who contributed to answering my question about "When is the grain rush"? My understanding from the various answers is that the grain rush is a local, or at most regional, activity,

Aley, Jeff A wrote: It would be hard to live any length of time in PIttsburgh, so close to WM country, and not be enchanted by that wonderful little railroad. 'Nuff said. Tony Thompson