Matt, the first use of the "main Street" slogans was 9-47. Photographic evidence shows that the lowest numbered 91000-91249 series refrigerator cars were delivered by Pacific Car & Foundry without

In the Winter '05 issue of the AC&Y HS "News" there is a reprint of the report to the ICC covering the sale of the P&N's 24000-series boxcars to the AC&Y; this has detailed information on the car,

Ky. No. 606 780 9905 SGL La vita e breve, mangiate prima il dolce!

The larger gun will simply deliver more grit -- makes the work go faster. Only use the small nozzle for more precise work. The air pressure and type of grit are the main factors, not the volume of air

Great photos, thanks Russ. The brakewheel is not only Universal, but is clearly marked XL as well. Universal changed styles over the years so one needs to know which one to use... Tim O

Stefan, While most of the NP cars were rebuilt with a channel side sill the doors on the unrebuilt cars were also tall. The bottom door track was mounted on the bottom of the reinforcement plate

Gotcha, thanks guys. Anyone in the West end of Syracuse would have replied it's just like the Marble Farms emblem! Of course I didn't know that until now. Todd K. Stearns

Rich, Bob has moved to Kentucky. I only have a mailing address: P. O. Box 209, Farmers, KY 40319. Richard Hendrickson

And "Monad" is a SO much nicer term that "squiggly yin-and-yang thing" . . . SGL

Russ, My research up till now indicates the "Main Street of the Northwest" was added around 1947. Would you be able to point me to photos showing the "Main Street of the Northwest" applied before

No ports for chop vacs <VBG> but if you look at the picture on the right side near the back is the vent. It has a filter on it and that can stay or be removed. I believe I had to modify the hose

This might help... or not. :-) http://www.triz-journal.com/archives/2002/06/d/index.htm

Todd K. Stearns wrote: It's that squiggly yin-and-yang thing, like two commas, in the NP emblem <g>. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley,

OK, I finally have to ask. What's a monad? Thanks in advance for educating me! Todd K. Stearns

Gentlemen: Does anyone out there have a current phone # for Bob's Photo in Massachusetts? He is scheduled to attend the neprototype modeler's meet in Collinswood, Ct this coming weekend. Need to

That must be a great tool for when you're kitbashing. I gotta get one <g>. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Does it have a port for the chop vac? Doug Gardner

Doug, I use one of their cabinets but, it has side doors and the view port is at an angle. I use my old shop vac and added a outdoor type light. I love it. Mine is also used for small car parts,

I use that exact cabinet. I don't blast resin or styrene but use it for HO brass and it works fine. I use the grit that HF sells. When first used I found it produced to much residue in the

Matt, Based on photographs of each series I agree. Wood running boards up to the 17999. Monad is centered. Another change starting with the 18000 series is now has "Main Street of the Northwest"