I just saw that Archer has released a New set of Gondola Retaining Clips as Resin Surface Part AR88190 that were researched by Frank Hodina Should come in handy George Toman

Yes, it’s a three way switch, with one leg being used in a crossover. Commercial component readily available to model that trackwork, in most scales. Doug Harding www.iowacentralrr.org

 Hi Brian and List Members, Brian wrote: "The switch leading to the track the locomotive is on with its points inside the crossover switch is an interesting detail as well. Would be fun to

Hi List Members, I recall that at some point in the past we have discussed modeling marine boiler loads. For those interested in the topic, see the links below...

Hallmark offered these trucks also. 7' wheelbase, 36" wheels. I have a few sets. Jay Styron Fallbrook, CA

Anyone know what the diamond shaped placard on the end of the car at far left is? The switch leading to the track the locomotive is on with its points inside the crossover switch is an interesting

Elden, I cannot read the car number of the B&O wagontop on the far left, but I think it is an M-53 not one of the rebuilt M-15s, because it appears to have a Duryea underframe. -- Chris

I enjoy switching my steam era freight cars, and I have had the opportunity to test one of the new ATSF mikados with Paragon 4 that BLI is about to release. The Paragon 4 pays special attention to

A lot did but not all; cars that received end supports were renumbered from their original number. Cars in the 1950s still in their original number would not have them even though some did have steel

Cool photo. Interesting building for sure. The track leading up to it looks pretty sketchy for sure. Scott McDonald

Thanks, Ben! Good eyes! Elden Gatwood

Photo: Refrigerator Car Circulating Fans (1946) A photo from the University of Texas-Arlington Archives: https://library.uta.edu/digitalgallery/img/20031935 Click on the photo twice to fully

Photo: Maine Central Flat Car 6625 (Circa 1909) A photo from the Maine Memory Network: https://www.mainememory.net/artifact/10660 Click on the photo and scroll to enlarge it. Bob Chaparro Hemet,

Elden Gatwood wrote: "Can anyone read the end lettering and car number?" Looks like PRR 37724, which would put it in the PRR 37100-39865 series. Note also the 1932 ARA boxcar with Pullman flat ends

Larry do you if all of the ex-MDT reefers received this end reinforcement? And was it done on both ends? Tim O'Connor -- Tim O'Connor Sterling, Massachusetts

The load looks like the bottom half of the digester. Even batch digesters, like this one, were pressurized and were typically loaded from the top. The cooking chemicals, sodium sulfite (Na2SO3) in

Great photo, Claus! Can anyone read the end lettering and car number? I see an end door box car back there. B&O M-15 to left? Elden Gatwood

Claus Schlund wrote: "A great view of a gritty 1948 industrial scene. A PRR class X26 USRA ss boxcar is visible. Note the original wooden door has been replaced with a steel door by this

Hi List Members, A great view of a gritty 1948 industrial scene. A PRR class X26 USRA ss boxcar is visible. Note the original wooden door has been replaced with a steel door by this time. Also note

Yes, indeed, a PRR F23. The rivets on the deck end any doubt, as does the shortness of the carbody. In largely as-built form, including the arch bar trucks and safety chains. Great find, Bob!