Scott I think misread the ORER. My July 1957 entry has 3 distinct entries in the "Markings and Kind of Cars" column The first is car type, and for the Wabash cars in question is either "box" or

Douglas Harding wrote: "On the MSTL yahoo list <http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/mstl> we have been discussing the idenity of a coal hopper shown in a photo taken at Oskaloosa, Iowa. We need some

On the MSTL yahoo list <http://www.yahoogroups.com/community/mstl> we have been discussing the idenity of a coal hopper shown in a photo taken at Oskaloosa, Iowa. We need some help. What follows is

Max Robin asked: "Does anyone know what type of ends are on the AccuRail 4600 series 40' DS Wood Boxcar? Are they wood, 5/5/5 steel end or...?" It's a model of the USRA DS boxcar, and it has 5/5/5

A fella posted a photo on the M&StL list of a coaling tower with a hopper under it no one can identify. We have photos of all their hoppers except for the 64xxx series which is made up of cars from

I did some more checking and found a little more on Pacific Clay Products, as well as more in California's clay industry that may be applicable: Circa 1925 advertisement: "Manufacturers of fine face

Does anyone know what type of ends are on the AccuRail 4600 series 40' DS Wood Boxcar? Are they wood, 5/5/5 steel end

Hello Group- I'm preparing to model a C&EI offset hopper, series 97500-97999, in the 1945 as-delivered scheme. Could anyone suggest a color match for Pittsburg Carhide Grey or Glidden Grey Steel

Bob, I have the following on Pacific Clay Products... Circa 1927: Alberhill, Ca., clay mine Los Angeles area brick manufacturer; mfrs of pressed, ornamental, and fire brick; mfrs of sewer pipe Los

I'm familiar with Portland Car & Foundry products and don't think they'll meet with the expectations of most STMFC members. They were just OK when I dealt with PC&F 10 years ago and the current

gary laakso wrote: You are right, Gary. I was looking at the kits. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Well, i am a CAL grad and 3 flat trussrod flat cars are listed by length: 36 foot with 6 trussrods; 40 flat car with 6 trussrods and a 41 foot flatcar with 8 trussrods, all listed under the header

I talked to Leslie Eaton today to clarify her methods. She is a very gifted modeler. Her choice of cosmetic for weathering is MAC. http://www.maccosmetics.com She reports that they are highly

Actually Tony there are some flat cars at the end of the page, $60 a pop. This is one of them; 536-87-5400 Custom-built 36 ft. truss rod flat car. Six truss rods, K C brake system, arch bar

gary laakso wrote: As I read the site, Gary, there are flat car LOADS, not cars, for sale. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

At the Great Deals website, www.greatdecals.com , Portland Car & Foundry has announced that it is producing built models of 3 different lengths and differing numbers of truss rod flat cars (both

Scott- the Jan 1955 ORER I have shows 879 cars in the 47000-47999 series with SS Comp body. Unlike 45400 to 46001. (But with all the notes and dittos, maybe I misread.) Chris Sawicki Scott

Jan. '53 ORER shows: 40000-40999 (Kit 109.1, Murphy ends, Wood doors) 35 remaining 45400-45999 (Kit 109.2, Murphy ends, Steel doors) have become "all steel" (rebuilds) by then 47000-47999 (Kit 109.3

Whatever additives went into the clay.? Typically that could include silica and alumina (often from kaolin), sand, lime, and iron ore.? Maybe others. Richard Townsend Lincoln City,

Possibly powdered limestone, which I understand is spread to keep down coal dust.? Fuel for any pumps, generators, etc. not powered by coal or off the local electrical grid. Richard Townsend Lincoln