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More odd boxcar ends...

In the 1928 Cyc I saw a drawing of a vertically-ribbed end labelled "Atlas". It has thirteen uneven ribs on three panels. The central rib is the widest of them, on its own panel, with rivet lines on

By destron@... · #60968 ·

Re: speaking of chalk marks

Hence my use of quotes around "alltime". Unfortunately, it's often very hard to get accurate details on a lot of stuff. It was the first time I'd seen the site, so I have no real knowledge of it's

By tbarney2004 · #60966 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

Ed Mines asked: What do you think the most sought after steam era freight car photo is? =============================================== Decent yard photos are a gold mine of detail. I received

By Eric Hansmann · #60965 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

A photo of a C&IM Mather War Emergency gondola. Regards, Ted Culotta Speedwitch Media 645 Tanner Marsh Road, Guilford, CT 06437 info@... www.speedwitch.com (203) 747-0190 ***NEW

By Ted Culotta <tculotta@...> · #60964 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

BID! Thank you very much for that heads-up, Roger! Cheers, Frank

By destron@... · #60963 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

Well, I was going to say it was a Central Vermont PSC drop-bottom gon, but I finally found a shot of one at Springfield -- yes, Bob L had them, and knew right away where to find them when I asked

By Martin McGuirk <mjmcguirk@...> · #60962 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

photo is? Currently a P&N boxcar photo on EBAY http://cgi.ebay.com/Trolley-Streetcar-NC-Piedmont-Northern-Box-Car-1103_W0QQitemZ320092467146QQcategoryZ71011QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Roger Hinman

By nerh2001 <rhinman@...> · #60960 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

For me, any Burlington Waycar photos prior to 1940; especially the NM1 and NM2 Bobbers (in CB&Q service, I've got pictures of the NM2s in G&GE and DRI&NW service), any Q freight cars prior to 1900,

By Charlie Vlk · #60961 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

For me? Anything Piedmont & Northern, West India Fruit & Steamship and Federal Barge Line - the last because I have not found one yet, and am very curious. Frank

By destron@... · #60958 ·

Posting Mistake

Friends, Please accept my apologies for an incorrect posting. I uploaded an XTrkCad parameter file to this Group by mistake. I should have uploaded the file to the XTrkCad layout design Group

By Casey Sterbenz · #60957 ·

New Parameter File Posted

Friends, I put together a parameter file for the Atlas O 2 rail track line and placed that in the "Casey's Stuff" folder in the "Files" section of this list. Please feel free to download this

By Casey Sterbenz · #60956 ·

Re: most sought after steam era freight car photos

Looks like the same ends that Westerfield uses on his 4107 box cars. Chuck Hladik ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free

By Charles Hladik · #60969 ·

New file uploaded to STMFC

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the STMFC group. File : /Casey's Stuff/atlaso2rail.xtp Uploaded by :

By STMFC@... · #60955 ·

Re: HO-Opinions on PSC Frameless Tankcar Kit?

Howard Garner wrote: From what I have read, a pretty bright shade of red. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2906 Forest Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #60954 ·

Re: speaking of chalk marks

tbarney2004(not signing his full name) wrote: This list is very helpful for "everyday" questions. But do not trust the details. There are many minor errors in dates, and incomplete information

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #60953 ·

Re: speaking of chalk marks

Russ Strodtz wrote: Location was required at one time. In later years, the "NEW" designation did NOT have a location, whether builder or otherwise. In either case, it ain't just

By Tony Thompson · #60952 ·

Re: new freight car book

Peter McClosky wrote: It's at the printer. I've already corrected proofs, and we expect it in mid-April at our warehouse. We should have updated order pages at our web site shortly to permit

By Anthony Thompson <thompson@...> · #60976 ·

Re: HO-Opinions on PSC Frameless Tankcar Kit?

As I recall from Richards Article the trucks were an issue. I think one issue was clearance for the running board side sill steps. Someone mentioned 5' wheelbase trucks. I would think a shorter truck

By Ned Carey <nedspam@...> · #60947 ·

Re: HO-Opinions on PSC Frameless Tankcar Kit?

I seem to recall that when I bought my HOn3 kits, some of the parts were brass but others were extra.... Jack Burgess www.yosemitevalleyrr.com

By Jack Burgess <jack@...> · #60959 ·

Re: HO-Opinions on PSC Frameless Tankcar Kit?

Ned, The Bowser caboose trucks are 5' wheelbase and come closest. As noted previously, you do need to do some carving of springs, but that is good for the soul <VBG>. Regards Bruce

By Bruce Smith · #60949 ·

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