Richard, AMEN!!!!!!!!! But I still want my 57 T-Bird back. Chuck Hladik

Matt, Good luck in your new opportunity. We all know what Intermountain has done in the past, what is being done now, and what Intermountain is capable of. Many of us a very happy with what has

Richard White wrote: Your questions 1 to 3 have already been well answered. For no. 4: The railroad was responsible, under the Hepburn Act, for providing the cars to the shipper.

Andy Miller wrote: Andy, I don't think "circumventing" rules came into it. The practice of charging mileage for privately owned cars, instead of per diem, was instituted in the 19th century and

than the steel axles and plastic wheels of Athearn wheel sets are "standard."< I would bet that if all those horn-hooks that were thrown away, when the box was opened, were gathered and made into

Larry Jackman said: John Degnan replied: The crap that may be put in a kit is not "standard," any more than the steel axles and plastic wheels of Athearn wheel sets are "standard." (Unless, of

A couple of days ago I wrote: And Matt Gaudynski replied: Okay, I'm surprised. Turns out that a number of list members, including Ron Sebastian, Bill Schneider, and Tom Madden, know Matt and speak

Cute, Paul, but no cigar. You don't need anywhere that much thermal excursion. Tony Thompson Editor, Signature Press, Berkeley, CA 2942 Linden Ave., Berkeley, CA 94705

Ron Merrick wrote: Sounds about right. Forces on that CA joint holding running board to saddle, and incidentally loaded in shear which is the weakest direction for CA, are simply very large.

Guys, Here's a shot of Southern Pacific's East Yard in San Antonio: http://www.rr-fallenflags.org/sp/ssw5151.jpg Ignore the diesel and look at the Santa Fe reefer behind it. Is that one of the cars

We will be at Timonium next weekend. As usual, if you want us to bring a particular kit let us know - by next Wednesday. We will have the new Frisco and Rock Island wood gons there. See them at

Bruce Brantner wrote: A bit broader answer than perhaps you want but IMO the absolute best book on the subject of steam era RR jobs is _Let's Operate A Railroad_ by L.E. Roxbury. The info on yard

Using some variety of flexible adhesive for metal running boards would seem to be a requirement unless your model is destined to be kept in a stable climate controlled environment "forever". Besides

The RTR vs kits is not the issue here. The issue is do I want to spend many hours assembling a difficult kit, or buy an RTR and spend that time doing wiring, scenery, etc. Of course, buying RTR

Hi Folks, Have found several meat packing plants on some Sanborn maps in Arizona. These are small local owned operations but were rail served. What reefer company would have served an operation like

Ed, Any shoe repair shop should have it. Regards, Ed Hawkins

I've ruined a few too but probably more of the old Athearn type with molded on details trying to make them something they weren't - well engineered accurate models. I resent having to take a chance

Well...I guess it's time to make one of my little "sermons" regarding the scope of the STMFC...as well as a few other small administrative matters. Note the following rules: "Members are permitted

F&C even includes the decals. However they make up for it by never having hired a tech writer to write their instructions! regards, Andy Miller

Matt: Thanks for the introduction. Nobody here will see my name anywhere dealing with the hobby unless I write to a magazine with a question. I am not an expert, I am just a hobbyist and admittedly