It occurred to me I never mentioned I have decals for the Birchfield boilers. Contact me at jerryglow at comcast dot net

Sure. But linings were often repaired or replaced. Tony Thompson

I'm very glad I asked. I agree that Dennis's answer makes perfect sense. Tony, I appreciate the reassurance that it was "an unobvious question." Thanks to everyone who contributed. I have learned a

The IMWX/Red Caboose '37 AAR kits came with both Superior and Youngstown doors. You do not need to look too closely to see that these YSDs do not match very well. Apparently the CNC machine's cutting

I made a master for a beet load using short-grain rice. That's for S-scale, probably too big for HO. https://www.pre-size.com/products/SscaleCar_Loads.php The same could be done with anise seed in

Well, even then, Tony, the majority of the men who noticed the change were the crews in the cars installing the lining. But weren’t the linings installed at the carbuilder’s shops?

I have been using Anise seeds for sugar beet loads. I cut a piece of foam to fit the car, paint it dark brown. Then coat with glue and sprinkle anise seed. A second application of anise covers areas

Clark Propst wrote: Well, any work on the car lining, they sure noticed. The W corner post made the furring for lining boards much more convenient. Tony Thompson tony@...

I’m guessing the RRs never even noticed? Because it didn’t effect the Cu ft, or tonnage, etc. Clark Propst Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Al Brown wrote: Thanks, Al. The sound you just heard was the heel of my hand denting my forehead -- I was just browsing in that RP Cyc this morning but didn't happen onto that photo -- nor did I

That CB&Q boxcar is wearing some great chalk marks! Eric Hansmann Murfreesboro, TN

There's a photo of CGW 91014 in RP CYC 35, p 224, and it too has seven-panel doors. Al Brown, Melbourne, Fla.

Bob Chaparro via groups.io wrote: I note the CGW box car has panel doors. Was this also true of the preceding (1944) cars, CGW 91000-91099? Tony Thompson tony@...

Interesting to note the wires on the insulators under the platform cover. Have never seen this before. Pat Wade Sant Barbara, CA

Photo: El Paso & Southwestern Automobile Boxcar 20302[?] (Undated) A photo from the Denver Public Library: https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/16921/rec/6 Click on

Photo: Chicago Great Western Boxcar 92127 (1946) A photo from the Denver Public Library: https://digital.denverlibrary.org/digital/collection/p15330coll22/id/77031/rec/262 Click on the

Photo: Loading Peanuts (Undated) A photo from the Norfolk Southern Corporation: https://tinyurl.com/y8vbxxbr Bob Chaparro Hemet, CA

Dennis Storzek wrote: Perfectly stated answer to an unobvious question. Thanks, Dennis. Tony Thompson tony@...

Both cars are beautiful results, Rich. Nice use of upgraded details to improve the look, and nice light weathering. I'm impressed. Tony Thompson tony@...

Some modelers have used anise seeds for sugar beets. Anise seeds are used as a spice. Photo: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0053/1247/9325/products/aniseseeds.jpg?v=1587829018 I have no idea if