I use 1/8" Masonite for my bending jig and then I use a paper match under the grab to get a uniform distance from the car. I use 0.015" brass rod for the grabs and steps. It may be a little thick

I wonder - is there any reason the very nice UTLX decals, D-109 in their product lists, from Speedwitch would not be appropriate for these cars? <http://www.speedwitch.com/Decals.htm> Rob Kirkham,

Actually, we British Columbian's can manage that horrible Florida weather quite well - I just stayed inside going to clinics all day and only went out to enjoy the local restaurants after dark. Not

Hi Pierre, I am the fellow who makes the photo etched brass Carmer cut levers. The levers are $20 for a package of 9 pairs. Please contact me directly with your order. Thanks. Michael

I'll be leaving in the early afternoon for the Kirtland Ohio Train show. Anyone wanting NKP Freight car information please stop by the NKPHTS Tables and say hi. Sincerely, Brian J. Carlson

Frank, Bob is a very helpful man. If you want a certain print, call or write and let him know what you want, with the exact details. When he gets the time he'll let you know what he's got. Don't

Terry- I actually went back to your home page and went from there once I went down the list of non-nyc cars. The MC cars were really neat... as were the other NYC cars. Thanks, Charlie Vlk

Did a little zooming of the picture and searching on the 'net for something containing what letters I could make out. From what I can figure, the arched lettering down low just left of the car door

This sort of photo extremely unreliable as evidence for the way the car looked is service; usually the maker would paint the equipment using a matt water based grey paint for the official photo and

Would it mean anything that that photo appears to be a builder's shot, perhaps it's just in a builder's grey? Frank

Paul, Bob called me about a week before the Cocoa Beach meet and asked if I would send him a copy of my Excel photo listing that I compiled from photos that either Pat Wider or I bought over the

Jason wrote: I have one of these cars built and in operation and 6 more under construction. They are very nice kits and very complete but you need to purchase the brass detail part set to replace the

Re: TMW Archbar Trucks - Some Dimensions Posted by: "Dennis Storzek" destorzek@... soolinehistory Date: Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:09 pm ((PDT)) <<<snip>>> I should chime in here, since I may

short I have to caution you: Cocoa Beach in January can have horrible weather: mid- to upper-70's, or even low 80's, and no clouds to shield you from the sun. Regards, -Jeff Aley Clinic Chairman,

"Dennis Storzek" <destorzek@...> wrote: While I do not know the exact date, the rule against the painting of couplers was not until "recent". While my CFR 49 (1999) has no specific mention of painted

Dennis, It might be better to say 'It is not current practice". Have no idea when these changes were made. While some browsing of builder's photo could perhaps bring up a date range the decision may

Bill, I find this tread somewhat interesting in that I bought a list of Bob's Photos from Bob himself at Cocco Beach this year. At the time of purchase he explained that it was no where complete ,

And people say it's "illegal" to paint couplers... <http://www.canadasouthern.com/caso/non-nyc/images/cmax-100.jpg> Also, nice detail of Cardwell draft gear. Dennis