Anybody have photos of these particular boxcars?? Earl Myers

Allen: John Henderson couldn't have said it better! I will add that if you can obtain some back issues of Tall Timber Shortlines ( check OSO Publications ), you will find some detailed drawings by

Have three views available, copied from official NYC builder's photos, of NYC boxcar 92060 (Lot No. 726B): one broadside, and an end view of each end. Internal height is stated to be 12' 4". John

Allen Reuter wrote: Subject: Logging flats bunk types? Any one know what a Seattle (PC&F) log bunk looks like? or what gerlinger bunk is (made from scrap rail, i think)? Good morning Alan; This is

Tom Olsen wrote: I have been trying to get Martin to issue these cars as a flat kit, but unless he gets feedback from those of us that are interested in seeing this done, it will not happen. I'd even

Hello, The recent discussion on the ERDX reefers brought out an answer that "Hunter Green" is a good choice for color. OK, anyone here have a model paint favorite that is a good match for

Andy, Martin Lofton did the X29B and X26C boxcars as "Unibody" kits using the C&BT carbody and adding the necessary urethane parts to make the conversion. These were later discontinued when C&BT

Ben. Thanks for the offer about the decals. I plan to contact Champ Monday by phone and see what I might still be able to get from them for six cars. I will let you know when I finish with

Any one know what a Seattle (PC&F) log bunk looks like? or what gerlinger bunk is (made from scrap rail, i think)? -- ------ Allen P Rueter Phone: 314/935-6429 email allen :) artsci.wustl.edu

Eric Hansmann wrote: The HO scale MDC "model" is pretty crude by todays standards. My favorite is their PRR version. Ben, isn't that an H-28? ;-) John Teichmoeller has a humorous "Kids Don't Try This

Clark Propst asked: Can you do the same for Peabody hoppers? Unfortunately, I've got about zilch on Peabody hoppers in my library. Got any photos to send my way? Ben Hom

Larry Bowen wrote: You did me an excellent review on the needed items to build my FEC hoppers. I would like to say "Thank You Very Much" and have a safe and happy holiday. Not a problem - let me

The best idea for easily replacing large numbers of cast in place hopper car rungs was Tichy's replacement 18" grabs with cast on bolt heads, in styrene. The idea was you cut off the cast on parts

Chris Barkan wrote: I recall that the old Train Miniature hopper car was (for the time anyway) a reasonably accurate rendition of the PS-3. Of course the attention to precise detail and fine casting

The email address for Doug Harding has bounced back as undeliverable. Can someone send his current address to me? I would like to make arrangements to visit his layout. Thanks, Don Lodge

Richard Hendrickson writes about AAR Offset Side Hopper cars: "The Santa Fe got an order of them delivered in 1948, and I wouldn't be surprised if there were earlier examples (I'm no authority

In a message dated 7/4/03 10:18:42 PM, allen@... writes: << Any one know what a Seattle (PC&F) log bunk looks like? >> If you have access to any Westside Lumber co or Swayne books they

I remember seeing a CB&Q Bowser covered hopper that Frank Hodina had done this to at last years Naperville meet. I was talking with Frank about how good it look (it did make a great model) and he

An S scale styrene and polyurethane kit produced under the Standard Railway Castings Company name by me. Earl Tuson

What C&NW kit are we talking about here? Mike Laine