Group: Does anyone have a complete listing of the freight car cyclopedias in the 20th/21st centuries? It would be helpful. Thanks, Eric Hiser Phoenix, AZ

There was a time when some of the large entries would provide an actual effective date for their roster (I believe the New York Central system did so), and I seem to recall that generally their

Allen, Garth, and list, Since I furnished entries to the ORER for 18 years, let me explain how it worked. First, for many years, it was a Tariff filed with the ICC, and as such required 30 days'

Allen, The ORERs were issued quarterly. That said, a company might be very slow in reporting changes. Kind regards, Garth G. Groff ajfergusonca wrote:

I have a question that should have a simple answer. The equipment registers are referred to as July 1958 for example. What was the cutoff date for new data? Allen Ferguson

Hello everyone, I have a couple of questions concerning the construction details of NYC 176200-176799, 50ft single door boxcars from Lot 692-B built in 1941. Prototypes photos are available on page

Larry, Des Plaines Hobbies has a plastic Viking roof to fit the RC 8000 series kits. While spending $40 in parts there Friday, I noticed they had about 10 on the hook. Joe Binish

Probably answering my own question about these cars... Is the model in the photo... http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/image/51606809 equipped with a Viking corrugated roof? If so, from where might I

I seem to remember that Bob's Photo doesn't have email or a web. Can someone provide contact info to me? I'd like to order some pix for future projects. Thanks. Jim King Smoky Mountain Model

Greetings, In a collection of photos taken at the recent Naperville prototype modelers meeting is this photo of Steffan Ehnbom's fine model... http://www.pbase.com/dh30973/image/51606809 The roof

I picked up two builder photos of NKP stock car 42249 and three new NKP MOW boxcar photos (all DS 36-footers; I've yet to figure out their original car series). He's also got some new IC steam

hey guys, that is, also, how kaolin or clay as we call it here in Gordon, Ga., was shipped in the 40s & 50s. It is still put in 50 and 55 lb. bags, even today. But, during the 60s, I think, bulk

Jay Williams' ad in MM said that he has "even more negatives" and was going to be at Naperville. Did anyone find anything new and exciting in his offerings? Ed

website Thanks Roger, I visited that site and it ain't pretty. $20 Canadian for an 8X10 (plus shipping?) which ia about $17 US. They're a little pricy for me. Ed

Eastern Car Works offered inexpensive kits for these 2 cars. I don't know how accurate they are but if you have data for the CN car this might be a much less expensive starting point. The NYC hopper

Thanks for clarifying that, Fred. Great post! Elden Gatwood

Edited for spelling... I think it is pertinent because just as Dennis pointed out, there are foundry processes that make perfect sense once they are explained to us non foundry knowledgeable people.

Thanks for the comments Steve, I'll tuck them away for future reference. I was wondering about the built date for that Sunshine car! Now I know I need to make an order. Looking at photos of tank

First, my thanks to the Lofton's for another excellent weekend. Naperville is on the must do list every year, work schedule permitting. Second, would the gentleman who had the 16" gun casting on

Here's a little information I acquired that is neither intended to support nor refute anything anyone else has had to say on this topic. A few years back I spent a day at the foundryman's library