Dean: If you are asking for votes on needed cars, I would love to have a 10,000 gallon single-dome AC&F Type 4 tank car, the one with the high walkway (6,000 and 8,000 gallon sizes would be nice

Further discussions about the internet and Sunshine Models is...for those unable to understand the group rules...is out of scope. I should point out a slight error in my comments about the

yes and in an ideal world, child abuse, genocide and pedophilia wouldn't exist either. His business is putting out well-crafted models, not the internet. Just because we enjoy the exchange of

Have a question about the paint scheme on Northern Pacific boxcars in the 1950's. I know the bodies, steps, ladders, etc. are boxcar red but what color are the trucks and airbrake components, red or

HUGE impact on short run projects. I'm now able to have the SLA process produce ceramic injection mold cores and cavities within 3-4 days!< It's beginning to sound like very limited run models

CORRECTED LINK: http://index.mrmag.com Search "Culotta, Ted". Ben Hom

What's still coming? Not in any particular order... -- Wagontop/Ribbed side/X37 -- X29/M-26 -- Single sheathed ARA -- 1932 ARA -- 1937 AAR -- Modified 1937 AAR -- flat cars -- NYC USRA steel

Dean Payne asked: "However, I don't have all the issues, so I don't know what the list is so far. <<snip>> What is the list of cars up 'til now?" Dean, if you do an author search on "Culotta, Ted"

(era, road or geographic area etc).< Actually I believe "you should have one" is what the series is all about. These are cars that would show up on all roads most of the time. Era might change

I don't know if he coined it or picked it up elsewhere but Terry Wiegman used to use the phrase "historically significant" which I like better. "Essential" seems to indicate "you should have one"

First off, cudos to Ted for this series and for his modeling abilities! I have learned a lot, and expect I will learn more. My best efforts would not stand up to the close-up shots I've drooled

In a message dated 4/21/2005 2:17:23 PM Central Standard Time, stefanelaine@... writes: Does anyone have an email for Martin Lofton or Sunshine models? I'd like to get in touch with him directly

Gee, Jerry, if you feel that strongly about it why don't you help him create one? The fact you can use e-mail already gives you more internet knowledge then Martin. For that matter, since Martin is

I haven't yet figured out the purpose of lines above the reporting marks and below the car number. The standard placement of reporting marks makes sense, but I can't figure out why the lines would

Expectations, expectations. Remember, manufacturers are issuing product not just for the few experts on this list but also a much wider audience. I continue to use Evergreen because it is expected.

SNARLLLLLLL! Catfight! Ooooooh! There is nothing better than a fight between authors and publishers of books on railroad history! Tom Jones III

In a message dated 4/21/2005 11:19:55 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, asychis@... writes: I think it's time for Martin to join the real world. Jerry Michels ---> Jerry, while I see what you

In a message dated 4/22/2005 3:15:27 AM Central Standard Time, STMFC@... writes: For those who don't know, the rules of the STMFC expressly forbid discussing the business practices of a

Jerry Michels wrote: Gosh, Jerry, thanks for sharing. It's up to Martin, not to you, and is also off topic for this list, as I understand it. If you really want to send a message to Martin, why

"Carriage bolts" is the correct term for bolts that have a rounded head with a small square boss below the head at the top of the bolt shaft/threads. The top of the bolt indeed looks like a rivet