Armand, NP, SP&S, D&H, SAL, ACL, SOU, RUT, L&N all still had double sheathed boxcars in 1950. Many did have steel ends, and were indeed built with steel ends in the teens and twenties. A sizeable

They probably use a drum scanner or other device that wants the film directly up against the glass, to reduce distortion. (Although judging by the quality of several MS books this hasn't made that big

Clark, I am not sure John ever said a car with the early PS ends is a PS-0... When he first coined the term, he was referring to a very specific all-welded, radial-roofed PS design bought by a number

Ted writes: "Should I show you the ARA proceedings where substitution of "standard" (my term, not the industry's) components (ends, roofs, doors, et al) with those from car builders' were

With all the nice models of this car that are currently available,how many were still around in 1950?Most were rebuilt before that date.Which roads continued to have them on the roster in their

Clark Propst wrote: This information shows that John's viewpoint on history is much like his approach to architectural history, freight car design history, etc. It is difficult not to be

Does someone have pictures of the Rock Island B-2 box cars which were made in to the 200 cabooses? For the life of me I can not remember if a kit has been made in resin. Ross Dando

I had a email discussion with John Nehrich about some of the different names mainly attached to CGW cars and parts. His reasoning was you needed to call it something a persons mind's eye could

Not *all* b/w. There is, as an example, a Fruit Growers Express reefer, 57502 from that collection from that source, taken in Rock Island on 9/12/66 (obviously out of this era). And, yes, I have

Gene, Only slides? No 35mm or 120 negs? Is that Morning Sun policy? Tim

Gene, Why do they have to demount the slides? I use a Minolta Dimage scanner that loads 4-5 at a time in their mounts. I am just curious as to why they do this. It seems unnecessary. Paul Paul

In regard to color guides, well, a C&NW color guide would be invaluable. I have long wondered whether those who do such research have really uncovered all that is out there. I suppose that's an

I may have some and will look thru my collection. -- Thanks! Brian Ehni

I am working on the C&NW color guide for Morning Sun. I envision a two-volume set with 250 to 350 images in each. In addition to the freight and passenger cars, maintenance-of-way equipment and

Gene, I was just looking at my Color Guide collection the other day and thinking "Why the heck hasn't anyone done a C&NW book?" :-) Most of the books contain a wealth of photos from the 1960's

The PRR acquired at least one former SFRD reefer (not sure of the class) for ice service at I believe it was Trenton. (A photo of this car has been published in several books.) This reefer was used

Let's take a poll. Well, it would probably be more accurate to say, "I'd like some feedback." I am working on the C&NW color guide for Morning Sun. I envision a two-volume set with 250 to 350

Hello Mark, Glad to be of help. We have a nice close up slide of car #27471 from Michael Bradley that shows the left side gusset. The gussets look similar to some that are used on the later 50

List, Thank you to all of you who have responded to my query regarding this car. This car is a very good example as to how complex the identification of private owner tank cars can be due to the

Hello Sam and Ed, Thanks for the information; this was exactly what I was looking for! Do either of you know of any good pictures showing the door gussets? I found a photo of RI 27560 on Fallen