PSC doesn't actually show them on their web site, but the Part No. is 39156. Who wants to take a photo of them and put it in the Photos section along with my prototype photos? Dennis

The Illinois Railway Museum has restored ATSF 60394 and it is in like new condition (no loads yet). IIRC it has the toehold holes in the ends. Charlie

We are talking about 52' 6" gons built in 1945. It seems to pre-date the aluminum lettering. Prototype N Scale Models (TM) by George Hollwedel 310 Loma Verde St Buda, TX

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Dave, I think you probably have it right. WP lettering through most of the 1940s was white. The confusion comes from documents that refer to this paint as "aluminum", which was the pigment base only,

There always seems to be a debate about when WP lettering was Silver.... Anyway, Jim Eager's book on WP equipment says the 1949 gons were the first w/ Silver lettering. Whether that's first gons or

Hi Al, That door at the top of the end was called a drover's door, and its purpose was to let stockmen accompanying a shipment look in to see if the animals were okay. Later classes of similar cars

Do we have a web link for PSC? PIerre Oliver good onto a to also attached. us mentioned you.

Bob Anson asks: "is it ok to post in photo section pictures of painted models?" Definitely. In fact, as of today, photos are not to be placed in the file space...only in the photo space. In the

Hi all, I ordered and received a bunch of the new PSC Hose Brackets after hearing about them on this list. I was really hoping they looked good since I ordered them sight-unseen. Yesterday I put my

is it ok to post in photo section pictures of painted models? thanks Bob Anson %~)

Good pictures. On the last end view, was there a ventilation door up under the peak of the roof? Approximate build date of the car? Al Kresse

The IM cars are the later ribside 40' cars with the ribs on the sides stopping short of the ladders and grabs. Sunshine did not model these particular cars, while Ribside cars did, and still

Start here. Make sure you've got a comfortable chair and lots of time....... :-) Message #71779 Ken Olson

I looked in the archives and did not find a summary describing the quality and correctness of the Intermountain MILW rib side boxcars. How does it compared to the more recent offerings from Rib Side

Thanks. I had seen photos before and was planning on stopping by next week to get detail photos. Lettering is not good, but it is an ATSF SK-Q ______________ J. Stephen (Steve)

Hello Group: Buddy of mine shot photos of restored ATSF stockcar #68600 located on the old MKT Tin Can Line. Not sure if this car is correct or not, but figured folks might enjoy seeing

I'm looking for information about the 1945 "as delivered" appearance of these cars. I'm assuming they were deliverd with white lettering. I've only seen two photos and they are both in service and

My WPM meet photos are at http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/wpm08&page=all Dave Hussey

Guys - Before this topic fades away, I wanted to point out a small error in the MM plans and the PSC "O" scale model. The 1943 CBC does have the correct general elevation and cross sectional