I asked a question a few weeks ago regarding the TLT CP slab side hoppers, but didn't receive any replies. I've read the messages regarding how nice these cars are, and I have been going through books

I am need of a pair of TLT or Proto of Canada Simplex Bolster trucks to complete a project. My two local dealers can't get them here in Buffalo. They have been able to get TLT freight cars but no

Considering the car was in California-to-California service, and had last been weighed at San Bernardino... was it really photographed in Topeka? Or did the photo just turn up in ATSF files acquired

The cars assigned to San Bernardino were for engine sand and usually went to Oceanside, Ca. for loading. Charlie Slater To: STMFC@... From: mikefrommontana@... Date: Fri, 11 Sep

That photo you took of UTLX 12283 really does show the panel shape well Dennis. It is very difficult to see anything like that in the more typical (more distant) shots of tank cars. Accepting that

Bob, I should have followed up on your e-mail earlier - can you explain what it is that Jack Spencer is trying to achieve with loose and bouncy brake rigging? I "get" how Mylar would serve that kind

I know I am probably mispelling Mr. Mahowski's name and I apologize for that, but I would like to contact him. He has been a contributor to RMC. If someone knows how to do so, could they please

One possibility might be that the car was assigned to petroleum coke loading. The Northern Pacific converted a series of twin hoppers (can't remember if it falls in our period) with roofs and

Clark Yes, Accurail's model is better than the Bowser (formerly Stewart) 3-bay triple offset hopper. But the resin roof was made to fit the Stewart body so I'm not sure it would fit the Accurail

Is the Acccurail 3-bay hopper car appropriate for this conversion? -Clark Cooper

Volumes 1 and 8-18 are also available direct from RPCyc http://www.geocities.com/rpcyc/home.html Jim Hayes Portland Oregon www.sunshinekits.com

This is one of the few Sunshine mini-kits included in the price list. It's kit # M.1, 2 radial roofs, hatches, and a few other bits, plus decals for $30. See the last page of the new prices list.

--- In STMFC@..., Ed Hawkins <hawk0621@...> wrote Thanks Ed - I knew this would be the right place to ask. The photo I am looking at shows the hatch cover edges barely visible and they

Rob, I agree that the sectional views in the Cyc drawing are pretty much worthless. I was basing my statements on the way the lap is drawn in the elevation. The edge of the center course is shown as

Dave-- With what the costs and time required might be to ship the parts that you need to Australia, and then the time and effort to modify them to suit the hopper car, have you considered cobbling

Dave,   Those mini kits are listed in their July 15th, 2009 numeric list, which means they are available directly. They are $30 for 2 roofs. Overseas shipping is $39!!   Rich C

Mr. Welch and group; The Big Little Railroad Shop in Somerville, NJ may have what you seek. Owner Jan Kuscma will go out of her way to help you find what you need, if it is at all available; she has

Jason, In studying color photos of NYC freight cars, it appears to my untrained eyes that most NYC house cars faded to almost a straight tan color. There are enough paint experts on this list that

While the modelling is very nice, Vince, I can't see how I would be able to do the same. For one thing, multiple overlapping panels is a different challenge; for another, I use my airbrush because I

Try: http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/index_nby_rrlife.php?CISOROOT=/nby_rrlife This is the front page of "Daily Life Along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy". Note that the link